Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most sought-after destinations, releases its 2010 and Winter 2011 season with new itineraries, additional sought-after ports, and a captivating Signature Collection line-up.
"We are thrilled to offer our guests this exciting new season," said Diane Moore, President of Windstar Cruises. "Windstar Cruises is committed to offering outstanding itineraries, unforgettable experiences, and exceptional value to those who sail with us."
Windstar's Signature Collection Host Series offers the opportunity to cruise with distinguished hosts including top chocolate artisan Fran Bigelow of Fran's Chocolates, renowned winemakers Jay Schuppert of Cuvaison Estate Wines and Eric Dunham of Dunham Cellars, San Francisco area restaurateur, author, national radio and television personality and host, Narsai David, authors and photographers Roger Paperno and Joe Wolff, and acclaimed restaurateurs Chef Don Curtiss and Michelle Quisenberry of Seattle's Volterra Restaurant and Chef Keith Luce of celebrated northwest restaurant, The Herbfarm.
In the fall of 2010, after round-trip sailings from St. Thomas in January through March, Wind Spirit will begin a new sailing round-trip out of St. Martin. This new sailing includes some afternoon disembarkations to allow more daylight sailing time and evenings in port, in response to guests' requests. Guests will also be able to enjoy sunset dinners alfresco at our poolside restaurant, Candles (now available on both the Wind Spirit and Wind Star). Wind Surf offers 7-day sailings roundtrip from Barbados and many other colorful ports of call. Guests will find ports full of charm, soothing waters, and vivid exotic surroundings on 7-day Costa Rican sailings roundtrip from Puerto Caldera. Wind Star's 14 and 15-day cruises feature a transit through the Panama Canal with ports of call in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean Islands.
European cruises offer guests the sophistication and refinement of some of the most historically significant places in the world on an assortment of 6-, 7- or 8-day cruises aboard Windstar's luxury yachts. In summer through early fall, Wind Star and Wind Spirit return to the Greek Isles where guests will revel in the beauty of the stunning blue waters, perfect white-sand beaches, and breathtaking architecture. Windstar's captivating new ports for 2010 and 2011 include Cagliari, Italy, Carloforto, Isola di San Pietro, Italy, Le Lavendou, France, Pylos, Greece, Zakynthos, Greece, Opatija, Croatia, Trogir, Croatia, Bastia, Corsica, Falmouth, Antigua, and Palau, Italy.
Windstar's Connoisseur Collection offers back-to-back itineraries allowing guests a decadent two-week sailing that rarely repeats a port. Guests looking for the soothing sounds of the sea and to get away from the hectic pace of their lives will be eager to book one of Windstar's 14-day transatlantic voyages.
