The company is adding 2 yachts to its fleet in May of this year, the 212 passenger former Seabourn vessels now known as Star Breeze and Star Legend.

Star Breeze will set sail from Nice to Rome on its inaugural cruise 06-10MAY, with stops in Monte Carlo, Portofino, and Portoferraio.

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“I am so pleased to sail on the inaugural voyage of Star Breeze as Godmother," says Perrin. “I can't wait to experience the yacht, as well as those charming harbours that only small ships can sail into, and I look forward to exploring even more of the world's hidden-gem places aboard the Star Breeze in future."

Perrin has sailed on Windstar twice as a guest lecturer, including on her honeymoon. Her Godmother duties include hosting the Star Breeze Christening Ceremony on 06MAY, which involves a pier-side celebration and ceremonial champagne bottle breaking across the yacht's bow. In addition to the ceremony and interacting with guests, Perrin will participate in the onboard press conference and attend the Lifestyles of the Glitterati Private Event in Monaco.

“We are thrilled to name Wendy Perrin Godmother of the Star Breeze," says Hans Birkholz, CEO of Windstar Cruises. “She is one of the most respected and influential women in the travel industry, and has made it her life's work to provide accurate and inspiring travel experiences to her readers. At Windstar, we strive to deliver a vacation experience 180° from ordinary. We are proud to have a Godmother whose career of telling stories about the most magical moments in travel matches our philosophy."