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We had nearly as much fun reading Aaron Saunder’s posts of his journey on the Wind Spirit through the Baltics as he had sailing! Well, perhaps not quite, but his posts are certainly a joy to read. From the beginning of his voyage in Stockholm, Sweden, Aaron had us captivated with his anticipation of his
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Wind Surf: Bodrum & Wind Spirit: Amsterdam Arriving into a new port for the first time is an exhilarating experience. It is a thrill for our guests, a thrill for those on land watching our sailing yachts approach, and a thrill for the crew. The maiden call is made even more memorable by undergoing an
As travel writer Debbie Selinsky continues traveling north from Dubrovnik on Wind Star’s 7-day Venice to Venice sailing, she is passing some of the most beautiful ports Croatia has to offer. She shares with us her experiences on the legendary island of Korcula and the culture of Trogir as she sails north through the Adriatic
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A buttressed city like Dubrovnik, Croatia would certainly bring out the poet in all of us. And for a travel writer like Debbie Selinsky, this ancient city is the stuff of dreams. Debbie is currently sailing on Wind Star’s 7-day Venice to Venice voyage which visits Dubrovnik, and she chronicled her experience which we in
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He’s charming, fun, has an Italian accent – AND he can cook. It’s no surprise that Chef Fabio Viviani has a large audience of admirers and was voted “Season 5 Fan Favorite” following his several appearances on Bravo Network’s wildly successful reality show: “Top Chef.” Born in Florence, Fabio has become famous for his Tuscan
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Whole roasted suckling pig, grilled lobster tails with drawn butter, marinated grilled lamb chops with mint jelly… fare you might expect at a 5-star restaurant, and far from the burgers and hot dogs you see at your regular barbecue. Our deck barbecue is no neighborhood cookout – it is a unique culinary experience at sea,
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Have you ever seen a Windstar sailing yacht coming into port from a distance? They are unmistakable – the Wind Spirit and Wind Star each with 4 masts and 6 sails and the Wind Surf with her 5 masts and 7 sails. There is nothing like being out on deck when the yacht’s sails unfurl
While many of you might have your cocktail and dinner recipes planned for the evenings, let’s not forget about those lazy weekend mornings following a long night of festivities. The bartenders aboard our sailing cruise ship certainly know how to rejuvenate our guests, and here is an Extreme Bloody Mary recipe which is sure to
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We sail into some of the most extraordinary ports in the world. From the famous winding canals of Venice and the majestic mosques, to the pulsing nightlife of Istanbul and the magnificent acropolis floating above Athens – each destination beckons you to stay a little longer. We want to help you linger, so it is
Why rush Europe? Stay two more nights… on us! Read More »
Many of you have sailed time and time again with us, often on the same sailing yacht you love. One of the treasured experiences guests share with us is meeting and talking with our Captains—the masters of our yachts. They’re an integral part of the Windstar family and hold a special place in our guests’
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Our philosophy has always been to let guests enjoy our sailing yachts and destinations at their leisure. Though we encourage our guests to partake in a variety of shore excursions to enhance their immersion into the incredible ports we frequent, our guests also enjoy the opportunity to explore ports by themselves at their own pace.
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Many people may not be aware, but there is a book written on the creation of Wind Star. When Liam from CrociereUK found out about the book, he decided to give it a read. After completing the book, he wrote a wonderful review on their blog which we thought you would all enjoy: Well I’ve
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If there is one promise that a voyage through Costa Rica and the Panama Canal can make you, it is that you are embarking on an unforgettable journey through a landscape that is like nowhere else on earth. We have all heard of the man-made wonders of the Panama Canal, but there is no preparing
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We are pleased to announce the sale of Windstar Cruises is complete: DENVER, May 27, 2011 – Windstar Cruises on Wednesday, May 25, after the sale of the assets of Ambassadors International, Inc. was approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on May 19, 2011. Windstar was Ambassadors’ principal operating unit. Windstar
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A voyage on a Windstar luxury sailing yacht offers one of the most unique Caribbean experiences in the tropics and it is our pleasure to introduce our collection of 2012 Caribbean voyages. Enjoy the thrill of sailing on your own private yacht to some of the most beautiful and unspoiled islands in the Caribbean. New:
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