US-based small-ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has launched its 342-guest flagship, WindSurf. The world's largest sailing ship departed Barcelona today on an eight-day voyage to Lisbon, with stops in ports including Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena, Almería, Málaga, Gibraltar, and Cádiz.
Four of the company's six yachts are now back in service.
Windstar is gradually returning to operations, with its fleet of six yachts debuting on various dates through November, while requiring vaccinations for all passengers among a range of health and safety precautions that include testing, social distancing, masks, and high-tech air filtration. On June 19, Windstar's Wind Star yacht resumed passenger service in Greece, and on July 10, Windstar's Star Breeze began sailing in the Caribbean. On July 15, Wind Spirit resumed operations in Tahiti.
All yachts sail with vaccinated guests and crew.
