From November through March 30 Sailings Offered SEATTLE, Oct. 8
SEATTLE, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a
three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded
coves of the world's most treasured destinations invites travelers to the
sun-drenched beaches and tropical waters of the Caribbean aboard the 312-guest
Wind Surf and the 148-guest Wind Spirit.
The 148-guest Wind Spirit sails roundtrip from St. Thomas on 7-day
sailings offering guests pristine beaches, lively island culture and duty-free
shopping. Port of calls include St. John, St. Martin, St. Barts, Tortola,
Jost Van Dyke, and Virgin Gorda. Cruise rates begin at $1,949 per person,
based on double occupancy.
The 312-guest Wind Surf offers 7-day sailings roundtrip from Bridgetown,
Barbados and a variety of vibrant ports of call on northbound and southbound
itineraries. Wind Surf's northbound itinerary includes St. Kitts, Nevis, St.
Martin, St. Barts, Basse-Terre, Iles des Saintes and St. Lucia. The
southbound itinerary includes Bequia, Dominica, St. Lucia, Mayreau, Grenada
and Tobago. Cruise rates begin at $1,799 per person, based on double
occupancy.
Windstar offers special holiday sailings on Wind Spirit and Wind Surf.
Wind Spirit's 7-day holiday cruise departs St. Thomas December 20, 2008, and
is $2,249 per person, double occupancy. Wind Surf's 7-day holiday voyage
departs December 21, 2008, from Bridgetown visiting Martinique, Guadeloupe,
St. Martin, Dominica and St. Lucia. Cruise rates start at $2,149 per person,
double occupancy.
Ring in the new year aboard Wind Surf's 7-day cruise departing Bridgetown
on December 28, 2008, and visit Tobago, Trinidad, Grenada, Martinique and St.
Vincent. Guests will be able to partake in a festive New Year's Eve party
complete with party favors, live music, official countdown by the captain and
champagne toast. Cruise rates start at $2,149 per person, double occupancy.
New shore excursions are available for purchase in Martinique and Trinidad.
In Martinique, guests can indulge in a Mangroves Kayaking Discovery, a 4 x 4
Adventure, a Land and Sea Tour, a St. Pierre and Botanical Garden Tour or a
Snorkeling Excursion. In Trinidad, shore excursions include a trip to the
Angostura Bitters and Rum Factory, a visit to Asa Wright Nature Center or an
excursion to Maracas Beach.
Windstar's Signature Collection Host Series returns and offers a unique
opportunity to travel with world-renowned artist Jody Hewgill on a Barbados
roundtrip sailing aboard Wind Surf, departing February 15, 2009. Hewgill is a
fine artist and illustrator whose clients include Rolling Stone magazine,
Mondavi Wines and Time magazine. Her work has also graced the pages of
previous Windstar Cruises Sailing Atlases. Hewgill's paintings are among many
public and private collections throughout Europe and North America, including
the Library of Congress' Permanent Poster Collection and the Centennial
Olympic Games Museum in Atlanta. Hewgill will host an art exhibit, create
sketches and talk to guests about her artistic process and techniques. Cruise
rates start at $2,249 per person, based on double occupancy.
A leader in defining the small ship luxury cruise experience for more than
20 years, Windstar has won the allegiance of a new generation of contemporary
travelers who appreciate the line's luxurious accommodations, alternative
dining venues, diversity of shore excursions, complimentary water sports
program and deluxe spa facilities. The completed multi-million dollar Degrees
of Difference enhancements on all three ships focused on structural and
technical operations along with upgrades to guest areas, remodeled bathrooms
in staterooms and an expanded beauty salon and spa. Other enhancements
include Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPod Nanos, wireless Internet, flat
screen televisions, luxury linens and mattresses as well as L'Occitane
amenities.
Windstar's award-wining reputation for sophisticated, yet casual elegance
has been recognized by some of the most notable names in the travel world.
Windstar was recently awarded "Favourite Small-Ship Cruise Line" in the U.K.'s
Conde Nast Traveller's 2008 Readers' Travel Awards. Windstar received the
highest score of any cruise line in the poll and was also only one of three
cruise lines that made Conde Nast Traveller's list of the "Top 100 of the Best
the Travel World has to Offer." Celebrated Living, American Airlines'
prestigious publication for first class passengers, named Windstar Cruises
"Best Small-Ship/Mid-Ship Cruise Line" on their 2008 Platinum List for the
second time in a row. Readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine awarded Windstar
"Most Romantic Cruise Line" and "Best Tall Ship" in the 9th Annual Readers'
Choice Awards. Windstar has also earned top honors in Travel + Leisure's
World's 2008 Best Awards and was lauded among "The World's Best Small Ships"
by Conde Nast Traveler readers in 2008.
About Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering
without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded
coves of the world's most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312
guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling
at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For more
information including brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professional
travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises
online at http://www.windstarcruises.com.
Windstar is a division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC.
For More Information:
Vanessa Bloy
Windstar Cruises
vanessa.bloy@windstarcruises.com
206.733.2970
SOURCE Windstar Cruises
