Windstar Cruises offers a private yacht-like experience with small, luxurious sailing and motor yachts exploring Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, and beyond. While these intimate vessels provide an exclusive getaway, accidents still happen on board and during shore excursions.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury while sailing with Windstar, you need an experienced cruise injury lawyer who understands maritime law and the complexities of suing a cruise line. Holzberg Legal fights for injured passengers and helps them recover the compensation they deserve.
Windstar’s fleet consists of six small, luxury ships, with two new vessels expected in 2025 and 2026. These intimate settings create unique risks for passengers, including slip-and-falls, tender boat accidents, and medical negligence.
Each Windstar ship offers all-suite accommodations, open-bridge sailing, and private marina decks—all of which present unique safety concerns for passengers.
Even though Windstar offers a smaller, more intimate cruise experience, accidents and injuries still occur due to crew negligence, unsafe ship conditions, and poor medical care.
Windstar ships often anchor offshore, requiring tender boats to transport passengers to port. Injuries occur due to:
Additionally, Windstar’s private marina decks allow guests to enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming—activities that may result in drowning accidents or watercraft collisions if crew members fail to follow safety protocols.
Windstar specializes in small, immersive excursions to unique destinations such as:
Many of these exclusive excursions involve:
✔ Scuba diving/snorkeling mishaps
✔ Hiking accidents on remote trails
✔ Bicycle crashes in European cities
✔ Falls from uneven historic sites (ruins, castles, cobblestone streets)
✔ Transportation accidents during private tours
If your injury was caused by poorly maintained equipment, an unsafe environment, or lack of proper tour supervision, you may be eligible to file a claim against Windstar or the tour operator.
Although Windstar ships are smaller than traditional cruise liners, they still pose hazards such as:
✔ Wet decks near pools, lounges, and gangways
✔ Dimly lit hallways and staircases
✔ Slippery marina platform areas
✔ Obstructed walkways in dining areas and suites
A fall on a ship or during an excursion can result in serious injuries, including broken bones, concussions, and spinal damage.
Unlike larger cruise ships, Windstar vessels have limited medical facilities. If a passenger experiences:
✔ A heart attack or stroke
✔ A severe allergic reaction
✔ A serious head or back injury
✔ Food poisoning or norovirus
Windstar may not have adequate medical staff or supplies, leading to delayed or improper treatment. If medical negligence made your condition worse, you may have a claim against the cruise line.
Yes, but suing a cruise line is complicated due to:
✔ Maritime law restrictions
✔ Strict deadlines for filing lawsuits
✔ Forum selection clauses requiring claims to be filed in Florida courts
Windstar passenger contracts often require lawsuits to be filed in Florida, even if the injury occurred in Europe, the Caribbean, or Asia. That’s why you need an experienced Florida cruise injury lawyer.
✔ 40+ Years of Cruise Injury Law Experience
✔ Millions Recovered for Injured Cruise Passengers
✔ Florida-Based Representation – Required for Windstar Lawsuits
✔ No Upfront Fees – We Only Get Paid If You Win
If you were injured on a Windstar cruise, we can help you recover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Windstar cruise injury claims must be filed in Florida courts in most cases. If you were injured on a Windstar cruise, we can evaluate your case and determine the best legal strategy.
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