Windstar Cruises operates three "Motor Sailing Yachts", which run under computerized sail when the wind is right. The cruise ships are small, with the Wind Star and Wind Spirit carrying 148 passengers each, and the Wind Surf carrying 312.
Why Windstar Cruises
The size permits their cruise ships to get up close to many an island the larger ships can’t approach. The atmosphere is very casual, and great for relaxation.
Windstar Cruises has also consistently won awards for the most romantic cruise line and for best honeymoons. See: Windstar Cruises Weddings and Honeymoons.
Windstar Cruises has one of the best past passenger perks in the business. New for 2012, Foremast Club memeber recieve a discount on all 2012 cruises. If you have sailed on Windstar before, you are most likely already a member. See: Windstar Cruises Foremast Club.
See: Windstar Cruise specials.
Windstar Cruises Includes
- Dining at any of their specialty resteraunts.
- Beverages: Non-alcoholic beverages (December 2012).
- Water Sports: kayaking, waterskiing, sail boating, and windsurfing.
- iPod rentals.
Windstar Cruise Ships
Wind Star & Wind Spirit, Wind Surf
Windstar Cruises Enrichment
Windstar Cruises are small ships with a focus on relaxation. While Enrichment opportunities are available, they are not to the same scale as the larger cruise ships.
Windstar Cruises or ChicLuxury Destination Services
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- There are multiple shore excursions on most Windstar cruises.
- Windstar offers weddings at Sea and at destinations.
Windstar Cruises Awards
2011: Conde Nast Readers Choice Awards name Windstar Cruises "Top Small-Ship Cruise Line". American Airlines says "Best Small-Ship/Mid-Ship Cruise Line" for the fifth year in a row.
2010: Island Magazine says "Top Luxury Cruise". Travel and Leisure placed Windstar Cruises in the top 5 "World’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Lines". For the 6th year running, Porthole Cruise Magazine names them the "Most Romantic Cruise Line". Conde Nast recognized Windstar Cruises on their annual Gold List.
