Windstar 2008 Season with 146 Sailings

Windstar Cruises announced its 2008 sailing season, with a total of 146 sailings aboard its three luxury yachts.

In the Caribbean, the Wind Surf is offering seven-day sailings roundtrip from Barbados with a variety of ports of call on northbound and southbound itineraries, and the Wind Spirit is offering seven-day sailings roundtrip from St. Thomas.

In Latin America, seven-day Costs Rica sailings are available roundtrip from Puerto Caldera and the Wind Star's 14-day cruises feature a transit through the Panama Canal with ports of call in Central America, South America and Caribbean islands.

In Europe, Windstar Cruises is offing six-, seven- and eight-day cruises aboard all of its yachts with departures from Lisbon; Málaga, Spain; Rome; Venice; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Nice, France; and Monte Carlo, Monaco.

In the Mediterranean, the Wind Star will sail seven-day itineraries to Santoríni Red Beach and Istanbul's Blue Mosque. Ports in the Greek Isles include Gythion, Návplion, Ermoúpolis, Athens, Sorrento, Katákolon, Mykonos, Rhodes, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Monemvasia, Corfu, Sarandë, Cephaloniá and Kýthira. Four 14-day transatlantic voyages also will be available.

The line recently completed fleet-wide enhancements in its Degrees of Difference initiative, which focused on structural and technical operations, along with upgrades to guest areas, remodeled bathrooms in staterooms and an expanded beauty salon and spa.

On the Wind Star and Wind Spirit, the Lounge, Veranda and Pool Bar were renovated. On the Wind Surf, the Yacht Club replaced the library and provides comfortable seating, a large flat-screen television, an espresso bar and computers offering Internet access.

Two new luxury suites were built on the bridge deck and feature a living and dining area, a separate bedroom and a whirlpool tub. In addition, Apple iPod Nanos, Bose SoundDock speakers, wireless Internet, flat-screen televisions, luxury linens and mattresses, and L'Occitane bathroom amenities were added in each stateroom across the fleet.

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