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The Windstar Concept
- Unregimented... Unstructured... The freedom to
choose all the privacy you want, or to be pampered. Attentive, gracious, unobstrusive
service. A myriad of activities available, but never imposed. A "tipping - not -
required" policy. Luxury without pretense. Every day is a new experience. Today you
might discover an island... a book... your partner... These are just a few of the many
reasons you chose a Windstar cruise
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- Wind Star, Wind Song and Wind Spirit
(See new Wind Surf below)
440 feet of sleek elegance and uncommon grace,
the Wind Star, Wind Song and Wind Spirit are virtually identical.
Each features breathtaking computerized white sails towering high overhead, expansive teak
decks, a watersports platform for sailboarding, waterskiing and swimming, and much more. |
| Vessels
(Year): |
Wind
Star (1986)
Wind Song (1987)
Wind Spirit (1988) |
All
three ships similar in appearance and amenities.
Ships' Registry: Bahamas |
| Vessel Statistics: |
| Capacity: |
148 guests |
| Tonnage: |
5,350 grt. |
| Sails: |
6 triangular, self-furling, computer-operated sails with 21,500 sq. ft. surface
area. Made of Dacron. |
| Masts: |
4, each 204 ft./62 m. high above waterline. |
| Engines: |
3 diesel-electric. |
| Speed: |
8.5 to 14 knots, depending upon the wind.
8.5 to 10
with engines only. |
| Stabilized: |
Yes -- with 2 sets of Denny Brown stabilizers and a 142,653-gallon/540 CBM sea
water hydraulic ballast system to limit heel when sails are up. |
| Cabins: |
74 Deluxe, outside
with 185 sq. ft., queen size beds (convert to 2 twins) and cabin sitting area. Owner's
Suite is 222 sq. ft. Some cabins offer a third berth and some side-by-side cabins offer
adjoining private door. |
| Cabin Amenities: |
Color television,
videocassette player, CD player, safe, mini-bar and refrigerator, international
direct-dial telephone, private bathroom with shower toiletries, hair dryer, and terry
cloth robes. |
| Public Areas: |
Restaurant accommodates all passengers at one sitting; skylighted main lounge
and discotheque; 500+ CDs, books and videos; watersports platform astern; salt-water pool;
hot tub/jacuzzi; casino; piano bar; fitness center; sauna; Veranda Cafe; and open Bridge. |
| Service: |
Watersports equipment,
beauty salon, laundry (no drycleaning), infirmary, Signature Shop boutique, massage
therapist, 24-hour complimentary room service. |
| Crew: |
88 |
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Ship
Fact Sheet:
Wind Surf Larger than
our other three ships, the graciously elegant Wind Surf still offers a refreshingly
intimate atmosphere. She features exquisite staterooms, 31 deluxe suites, and one of the
most comprehensive spa programs at sea featuring aroma-therapy, facials, hydro-massage,
herbal wraps, plus fitness and wellness programs. |
| Vessel
(Year): |
Wind
Surf (acquired by Windstar in 1998, built in 1990 as Club Med I)
Ships' Registry: Bahamas. |
| Purchase
Price: |
US$45
million |
| Refurbished: |
April
1998 |
| Vessel Statistics: |
| Capacity: |
312
guests |
| Length: |
535 ft./162 m. (waterline); 617
ft./187 m. (including bowsprit). |
| Tonnage: |
14,745
grt. |
| Beam: |
66
ft./20 m. |
| Draft: |
16.5
ft./5 m. |
| Passenger
Decks: |
7 |
| Sails: |
7
triangular, self-furling, computer-operated sails with 26,881 sq. ft. surface area. Made
of Dacron. |
| Masts: |
5, each
164 ft./50 m. |
| Engines: |
4
diesel-electric. |
| Speed: |
10 to 15
knots, depending upon the wind.
10 to
12 with engines only. |
Stabilized:
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Yes --
with 2 sets of Denny Brown stabilizers and a 266,814-gallon/1010 CBM sea water hydraulic
ballast system to limit heel when sails are up. |
| Cabins: |
125 deluxe cabins with outside
views, 188 sq. ft., queen size beds (convert to twins) and cabin sitting area.
31 deluxe suites with ocean views, 376 sq. ft., queen size beds (convert to twins),
living/dining area, and his and her bathrooms.
Some cabins offer a third berth and some side-by-side cabins offer adjoining private door. |
| Cabin
Amenities: |
Color television, videocassette
player, CD player, safe, mini-bar and refrigerator, international direct-dial telephone,
private bathroom(s) with shower toiletries, hair dryer, and terry cloth robes. |
| Public
Areas: |
Wind
Surf Lounge; Compass Rose Piano Bar; Library with 500+ CDs, books and videos; watersports
platform; 2 salt-water pools; 2 hot tubs/jacuzzis; casino; WindSpa with treatment rooms,
fitness center and aerobics studio; and open Bridge. |
| Dining: |
Two
restaurants -- The Restaurant and The Veranda Bistro -- accommodate all passengers at one
sitting with no assigned seats. The Restaurant seats 272 for a traditional Windstar dining
experience. The Veranda Bistro seats up to 90 in an alternative setting including
rotisserie dining, pastas, and an eclectic choice of wines. Both menus will be developed
by renowned chef Joachim Splichal of Patina and Pinot Bistro in Los Angeles. Passengers
will enjoy opportunities to dine in both during a cruise. The Veranda Cafe topside will
serve breakfast and lunch. |
| Meeting
Space: |
Meeting
facilities on-board accommodate 118 people. Available equipment includes audio-visual,
display boards, photocopying, overhead slides and video, and catering bar. Room can be
partitioned into two smaller meeting rooms accommodating 45 and 73 persons. |
| Service: |
Watersports equipment, laundry (no
dry cleaning), infirmary, Signature Shop boutique, 24-hour complimentary room service. |
| Spa
Program: |
The
WindSpa experience will provide a comprehensive selection of spa packages. Extra space has
been dedicated to provide additional Spa Suites for treatment by the 12-person staff.
Packages include body wraps, concealing, massage, exercise program development,
facials/skin care programs, hydotherapy, stress management programs, steam, sauna, hair,
nails, aerobics, and fitness equipment. |
| Crew: |
163 |
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