This guide contains all of the beverage options available on Windstar Cruises, covering everything from the packages, bar menu, wine list and what’s available in the stateroom minibar. I’ve also included a couple of money saving tips, bottoms up!
Contents
- Beverage Packages
- Windstar Bar Menu with Prices
- Windstar Wine List with Prices
- Minibar
- Windstar Cruises Drinks FAQs
Beverage Packages
Windstar also offers two beverage packages which can be excellent value depending on how much you drink whilst on a cruise. They also have an ‘All-in’ package that makes the cruise become all-inclusive and is actually a really good deal as it includes gratuities and Wi-Fi. I highly recommend working out how many drinks you think you will have a day and then seeing if the package makes sense for you. As a lighter drinker I generally use buy drinks individually and find the onboard credit I receive from the Yacht Club loyalty scheme covers most of if not all of my drinks bill.
Top tip: if you are cruising to some EU countries like Italy and Spain Windstar are forced to apply VAT to any beverage packages or drinks purchased if you don’t have a package. The VAT rate is 22% but this can be avoided by purchasing your package at the time of booking or on the Windstar website before the sailing date.
Top tip: The All-in package is $89 per person per day if booked at least 7 days before the cruise starts but $99 per person per day if purchased onboard.
| Package | What’s included | Price per day, per person |
| TOPMAST DISCOVERIES BEER & WINE PACKAGE | Unlimited beer and wine by the glass and 30% discount on bottle of wine with a retail value of up to $100 | $55 |
| CAPTAIN’S EXCLUSIVE BEVERAGE PACKAGE | Unlimited beer, wine, and cocktails by the glass and 30% discount on bottle of wine with a retail value of up to $100 | $65 |
| WINDSTAR’S ALL-IN PACKAGE | Wi-Fi, beverage and hotel gratuities, unlimited beer, wine, cocktails by the glass and 30% discount on bottle of wine with a retail value of up to $100 | $89 when purchased 7 days before start of cruise, $99 when purchased onboard |
Prices accurate as of March 2024
Windstar Bar Menu with Prices
Beer
One of my small Windstar gripes is how limited the beer selection is. Sometimes the bar manager will stock a local beer, for example on our Indonesian cruise there was a wonderful local beer called Bintang but in my opinion the selection is too limited. I come from the UK where we have access to a lot of very interesting craft beers even in big chain establishments. I just wish Windstar would have a more expansive selection, like they do with wines. Also why do they only have one cider and why has it been shoved in with the beers? One cider isn’t good enough either.
| Beer | Price |
| Miller Lite, Bud Light, Budweiser or Coors Light | $5.95 |
| Amstel Light, Corona, Beck’s, Heineken, Carlsberg or Stella Artois | $6.95 |
| Paulaner, Guinness or Strongbow Cider | $7.95 |
| Heineken non-alcoholic | $5.95 |
Martinis
| Martini | Price |
| Vodka Martini – Your choice of vodka and a dash of vermouth garnished with your choice of olives or twist | $9 / 12 |
| Gin Martini – Your choice of gin and a dash of vermouth garnished with your choice of olives or twist | $ 9 / 12 |
| Vesper Martini – Gin, Vodka and Lillet Blanc It is invented by author lan Fleming for his iconic British secret agent, James Bond. Published in 1953 in Flemings’s movie Casino Royal. | $9.5 |
| Gibson Cocktail – Gin, a dash of White Vermouth garnished with cocktail onions | $9 |
| Cosmopolitan – Ketel One, Absolut Citron, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup and Cranberry Juice | $9.5 |
| Gimlet – Gin, Lime Cordial | $9.5 |
| French Martini – Absolut Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice | $9.5 |
| Cucumber Martini – Tanqueray Gin, Elderflower liqueur, sugar syrup, lime juice, fresh cucumber | $9.5 |
| Apple Martini – Absolut Vodka, Cointreau, Apple Pucker | $9.5 |
| Lemon Drop Martini – Absolut Citron, Limoncello, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup | $9.5 |
| Martinez – Beefeater Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Sweet Vermouth, a dash of Angostura Bitters | $9.5 |
Windstar Signature Cocktails
| Cocktail | Price |
| Cuadro 44 – Tio Pepe sherry, lime juice, mint leaves, topped up with Sprite | $9.75 |
| Verano Espanol – Dos Maderas 5+5 Triple aged Rum, lime juice, honey, dash of angostura bitters, toped up with Cava | $10.75 |
| Red Beam – Jim Beam, lemon juice, sugar, red wine float | $9.25 |
| Smoked Goose – Grey Goose L’Orange, Cointreau, a dash of Laphroaig Whiskey | $11.75 |
| Smoked Cherry Our Fashioned – Lagavulin 16 years, Angostura Bitters, Sugar Syrup garnished with a maraschino cherry and dehydrated orange | $17.75 |
| Smoked Margarita Sour – Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Pasteurized Egg White | $15.75 |
| French 75 – Tanqueray Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Champagne | $9.5 |
| Stella Side Car – Courvoisier VSOP, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup | $10.75 |
| Strawberry Pimm’s – Strawberry Pimm’s No. 1, mixed berries, elderflower liqueur, topped up with ginger beer | $9.5 |
| Stranger Things – Tanqueray Gin, elderflower liqueur, cucumber strawberries, topped up with Stella Artois beer | $10.5 |
| Tito’s Vodka, fresh pineapple, ginger, mint and lime juice topped up with ginger beer | $11 |
| The Tilted Kilt – Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch, rosemary, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup | $11.25 |
| Strawberry & Basil Smash – Hendrick’s Gin, strawberries, basil, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, topped up with Prosecco | $11.25 |
| Senorita Cutini – Patron Tequila, Bianco Vermouth, cucumber honey and lime juice, topped up with Cava | $12.75 |
Classic Cocktails
| Cocktail | Price |
| Negroni – Bombay Sapphire Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Formula | $9.5 |
| Old Fashioned – Bulleit Bourbon, Sugar Syrup, Angostura Bitters | $11 |
| French 75 – Tanqueray Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Champagne | $9.5 |
| Manhattan – Rittenhouse Rye, Carpano Antica Formula, a dash of Angostura bitters garnished with Maraschino Cherry | $10.5 |
| Mint Julep – Makers Mark Bourbon, Sugar Syrup, Mint | $9.5 |
| Rusty Nail – Dewars White Label, Drambuie | $9.5 |
| Rob Roy – Chivas Regal 12 yrs, Sweet Vermouth, a dash of Angostura bitters garnished with Maraschino Cherry | $9.5 |
| Boulevardier – Rittenhouse Rye, Campari, Carpano Antica Formula | $9.5 |
| Sidecar – Martell V.S., Cointreau, Lemon Juice with sugar rim | $9.5 |
| Hemingway Daiquiri – Bacardi Carta Blanca, Luxardo Maraschino Liquor, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice garnished with Maraschino cherry | $9.5 |
| Whiskey Sour – Jim Beam Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup Pasteurized Egg White | $9.5 |
| Tom Collins – Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup topped with Soda water | $9.5 |
| Moscow Mule – Skyy Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer | $9.5 |
| Mojito – Bacardi Carta Blanca, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Mint | $9.5 |
| Gin Fizz – Beefeater Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Pasteurized Egg White | $9.5 |
| Blood & Sand – Dewars White Label, Cherry Heering, Sweet Vermouth Orange Juice | $9.5 |
| Vieux Carré – Rittenhouse Rye, Martell V.S, Sweet Vermouth, dash of DOM Benedictine, Angostura bitters | $9.5 |
| Mai Tai – Bacardi Carta Blanca, Orange Curacao, Lime Juice, Almond Oregat, float of Myer’s Original Dark Rum | $9.5 |
| Aperol Spritz – Aperol, Prosecco, a splash of Soda water | $9.5 |
| Margarita | $9.5 |
Modern with a Twist
| Cocktail | Price |
| The Pirate – Bacardi Carta Blanca, Almond Oregat, Lime Juice | $9.5 |
| Caribbean Jack – Makers Mark Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Coco Loco, Coconut pure, Mint | $9.5 |
| Sailors Dream – Beefeater Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Basil Leaves, Blackberry Liquor | $9.5 |
| Paper Boat – Makers Mark Bourbon, Aperol, DOM Benedictine, Lemon Juice | $9.5 |
| First Officer – Teachers Highland, Carpano Antica Formula, Cherry Juice, Orange Juice | $9.5 |
| Captain Roy – Chivas Regal 12 yrs, Carpano Antica Formula, Cherry Juice Angostura bitters | $9.5 |
| Devils Margarita – Jose Cuervo Silver, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Red wine float with a salted rim | $9.5 |
| Amaretto Cherry Sour – Amaretto Disaronno, Cherry Heering, Lemon Juice Pasteurized Egg White | $9.5 |
| Gin Gin Mule – Tanqueray London Dry, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer | $9.5 |
| Sbagliato Negroni – Campari, Carpano, Antica Formula, Prosseco | $9.5 |
| Eastside Cocktail – Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Cucumber, Mint, topped with a soda water | $9.5 |
| French Gimlet – Beefeater Gin, St. Germain Elderflower, Lime Juice | $9.5 |
The Perfect Nightcaps
| Nightcap | Price |
| Espresso Martini – Ketel One, Kahlua, Coffee, Sugar Syrup | $9.25 |
| White Russian – Absolut Vodka, Kahlua, Cream | $9.25 |
| Nutty Irishman – Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico, Coffee, Cream | $9.25 |
| Brandy Alexander – Martell V.S., Crème de Cacao White, Cream | $9.25 |
| New York Sour – Rittenhouse Rye, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Pasteurized Egg White, Red Wine float | $9.25 |
| Grasshopper – Crème de Menthe Green, Crème de Cacao White, Cream | $9.25 |
| Chocolate Martini – Absolut Vanilla, Crème de Cacao Dark, Chocolate Syrup, Cream | $9.25 |
| Golden Cadillac – Galliano, Crème de Cacao White, Cream | $9.25 |
| French Connection – Martell V.S., Amaretto Disaronno | $9.25 |
| Toblerone – Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico, Kahlua, Cream, Honey Syrup | $9.25 |
Coffee Cocktails
| Cocktail | Price |
| Irish Coffee – Jameson, Coffee, Cream | $9.25 |
| French Coffee – Martell V.S., Grand Marnier, Coffee, Cream | $9.25 |
| Spanish Coffee – Bacardi Gold, Triple Sec, Kahlua, Coffee, Cream | $9.25 |
| Jamaican Coffee – Myer’s Original Dark, Kahlua, Coffee, Cream | $9.25 |
| Mexican Coffee – Jose Cuervo Silver, Kahlua, Coffee, Cream | $9.25 |
| Gaelic Coffee – Justerine & Brooks, Coffee, Cream | $9.25 |
| Kentucky Coffee – Jim Beam, Coffee, Cream | $9.25 |
Zero-Proof Cocktails
| Cocktail | Price |
| Infused Cucumber Raspberry Tonic Water – Cucumber, Raspberries, Tonic Water, Soda Water | $6.5 |
| Cucumber Cooler – Cucumber, Mint Leaves, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Elderflower Tonic Water, Soda Water | $6.5 |
| Not So Spiked Arnold Palmer – Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup, Vanilla Extract, Mint Leaves, Black Tea | $6.5 |
| Kiwi Basil Smash – Kiwi, Basil Leaves, Sugar Syrup, Soda Water | $6.5 |
| No Sin Mint Julep – Mint Leaves, Sugar Syrup, Apple Cider, Vanilla Extract, Soda Water | $6.5 |
| Tonic Rickey – Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Tonic Water, Soda Water, Angostura Bitters | $6.5 |
| Art Basil – Pasteurized Egg White, Green Tea, Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice, Maple Syrup, Basil Leaves | $6.5 |
| Elixir Free Painkiller – Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Coconut Cream, Lime Juice, Raspberries, Maple Syrup | $6.5 |
| Zero-Proof Pimm’s Cup – Strawberries, Raspberries, Cucumber, Mint Leaves, Lemon, Juice, Orange Juice, Soda Water, Balsamic Vinaigrette | $6.5 |
Zero-Proof Spirits
| Spirit | Price |
| RITUAL Gin Alternative | $8.5 |
| RITUAL Rum Alternative | $8.5 |
| RITUAL Tequila Alternative | $8.5 |
| RITUAL Whiskey Alternative | $8.5 |
Windstar Wine List with Prices
White wines by the glass
| Wine | Price |
| Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc, Colchagua Valley, Chile Aromas of fresh pineapple, fruity nose | $9.00 |
| Los Vascos Chardonnay, Colchagua Valley, Chile Bright, fresh with sliced lemon and lime, and grass hints | $9.00 |
| Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA – Refreshing, crisp acidity, elegant finish | $9.50 |
| Raimat Chardonnay, Costers del Segre, Spain, Dry, pear, honey, citrus flavors, and a yellow apple finish | $9.50 |
| Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Lively acidity, perfectly balanced, crisp on the finish | $9.50 |
| Domaine Les Fumées Blanches Sauvignon Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne, France | $10.50 |
| Fantinel Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy – Signature flavors and aromas of stone fruits | $10.50 |
| Sextant Chardonnay, Central Coast, California, USA – Lemon blossoms followed by apple and pineapple | $10.50 |
| Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay, Central Coast, California, USA – Apples, pears, pineapple and lime, a toasty oak finish | $11.00 |
| Errazuriz Max Reserva Chardonnay, Aconcagua Valley, Chile – Reminiscent of tangerine, pear and cucumber | $11.00 |
| Danzante Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy – Superb finesse, emphatic fruit, zesty crispness | $11.00 |
| Raimat Albariño, Costers del Segre, Spain – Citrus aromas, hint of sweet vanilla | $9.00 |
Red wines by the glass
| Wine | Price |
| Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley, Chile | Buttery flavors of red fruits with medium intensity | $9.00 |
| Natura Merlot, Rapel Valley, Chile | Flavors of plum, cocoa, and smoke with smooth tannins | $9.00 |
| Domaine Barons de Rothschild’ Aussières Merlot, Vin de Pays, France | Windstar Cruises Black cherry and plum on nose with spicy tannins | $9.00 |
| Noble Vines Cabernet Sauvignon 337, Lodi, USA | Smooth tannins and balanced acidity | $9.00 |
| Camille de Labrie, Red Blend, Bordeaux, France | Vibrant wine with slightly smoky notes and lots of fruit | $9.50 |
| L’Odalet Pinot Noir, Pays D’Oc, France | An expressive nose on the small red fruits, with some spicy and smoky tones | $10.00 |
| Silver Totem Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington, USA | Deep ruby color, flavors of current and blackberry | $10.50 |
| Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico , Tuscany, Italy | Sweet red berry fruit, spice and floral accents | $10.50 |
| Zolo Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina | High intensity of black fruits, raspberries, and violets | $10.50 |
| Perelada 3 Finques, Empordà, Spain | Well-balanced with extremely smooth tannins | $10.50 |
| Ravenswood Lodi Zinfandel, Lodi, California, USA | Intense red fruit flavors underlined by notes of raspberry and subtle spice | $10.50 |
| Hangtime Pinot Noir, California, USA | Dark cherry, dried cranberry, and hints of allspice | $11.00 |
| Spellbound Petite Sirah, California, USA | An opulent and juicy Petite Sirah | $11.00 |
| Ancient Peaks Merlot, Paso Robles, California, USA | Nuances of blueberry, pomegranate, vanilla and sweet tobacco | $12.00 |
| Frescobaldi Remole, Tuscany, Italy | Soft tannins and touches of black pepper | $12.00 |
Rosé by the glass
| Wine | Price |
| Domaine Houchart Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France | Fresh and delicious, well balanced, long in the mouth | $10.00 |
| Invivo X by Sarah Jessica Parker Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France | Windstar Cruises Full-bodied with great complexity and elegance | $10.50 |
Sparkling wines by the glass
| Wine | Price |
| Duc de Paris Brut, Vin de Pays, France | $8.50 |
| Peraladas Brut Reserva, Cava, Spain | $9.50 |
| Maschio Prosecco Brut, Treviso, Italy | $10.00 |
| Maschio Prosecco Rosé, Treviso, Italy | $10.00 |
Minibar
I am a big fan of how the minibar works on Windstar. All soft drinks and bottled water in the bar are complimentary and so are the alcoholic drinks if you are on a beverage package. Your cabin steward will adjust how the minibar is stocked to your preferences. If you don’t drink alcohol they will restock it with the soft drinks or bottled water of your choice. On my recent Mediterranean cruise my wife and I consumed many bottles of San Pellegrino, which were replenished twice a day by our wonderful steward Sunni.
You will also find two jugs of still water which are replenished twice a day, along with an ice bucket and tongs and a variety of quality glassware (not shown in picture) so you can make a cocktail in the room. Room service can also deliver drinks to the cabin , another nice touch.
Windstar Minibar Price List
Prices do not include gratuity, VAT in certain EU destinations and will not necessarily apply if you are on a beverage package.
| Beer | Price |
| Bud Light | $5.95 |
| Budweiser | $5.95 |
| Amstel Light | $6.95 |
| Beck’s | $6.95 |
| Heineken | $6.95 |
| Wines | Price |
| Michio Rose | $10.00 |
| Cavit Cabernet Sauvignon | $10.00 |
| Cavit Pinot Grigio | $9.00 |
| Spirits, Liquors, and Cognac | Price |
| Vodka Smirnoff | $8.50 |
| Bacardi White | $8.50 |
| Gin Beefeater | $8.25 |
| Jack Daniel’s | $8.00 |
| Jim Bean | $8.25 |
| Johnnie Walker Red Label | $8.75 |
| Chivas Regal | $9.25 |
| Canadian Club | $8.50 |
Prices accurate as of March 2024.
Windstar Cruises Drinks FAQs
Is there a service charge on drinks?
Yes, if you are buying alcoholic drinks outside of a beverage package there is an 18% service charge.
Is there a minimum drinking age?
Yes, you have to be at least 21 year old to drink on any Windstar cruise regardless of itinerary.
Is the cabin mini bar complimentary?
Soft drinks and water from the mini bar are complimentary. Alcoholic beverages incur a charge unless you have purchased a beverage package.
When can I buy a beverage package on a Windstar cruise?
Packages can be purchased before the cruise or during the first two days of the cruise.
Do Windstar sell tobacco?
Yes Windstar sell Marlboro Red or Gold from the bars. The price is $8.00 plus service charge.
