Windstar Cruises Health & Safety Protocols

Beyond Ordinary Care

Here at Windstar Cruises, the health and safety of everyone on board is a top priority. The Beyond Ordinary Care program is a multi-layered strategy with key hospital-grade elements: HEPA filters and UV-C ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to filter and disinfect the air, plus electrostatic sprayers to sanitize all surfaces throughout the yacht.

Windstar has made a multi-million dollar investment in the fleet in an effort to provide a healthy environment while sailing on a Windstar yacht. Hospital grade high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filters along with a UV-C air zapping process (ultraviolet germicidal irradiation) have been installed on board all Windstar yachts.

The Beyond Ordinary Care program was developed with consultation and review by the Senior Medical Director in the UC Health Infection Control and Prevention Department at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and implements a rigorous multi-layered approach of science-led best practices aimed at keeping everyone aboard healthy.

Clean Air

• HEPA filters and UV-C lights added to HVAC systems on all yachts in a multi-million dollar investment.
• Hospital grade UV-C light has been proven to eliminate microbes like mold, bacteria, and viruses.
• After moving through the HEPA filter, the air is zapped by the light and any microbes not caught in the filter are destroyed.
• Hospitals use this same process to ensure clean air in their rooms.
• All yachts feature these upgrades throughout their HVAC systems.

Enhanced Cleaning

• Increased public area sanitation: Two times daily on common touch points; continuously in high-traffic areas.
• Additional hand sanitizer stations placed around the yacht.
• Evaclean Electrostatic Misters will be used to sanitize spaces.

Health Screening & Embarkation

• All guests complete a health questionnaire during the boarding process.
• Secondary medical screening may be required prior to embarkation if necessary.

Medical Staff & Care

• Ships are staffed with a qualified doctor and nurse.
• Onboard medical centers are equipped to care for and treat guests if they become ill during the voyage.
• Crew undergo comprehensive medical and safety training to maintain onboard protocols.

*Health and safety protocols, destination requirements, and onboard offerings change often. Contact us if you have any questions.