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Hi Jeni4s;

What cruise are you going on? We are on the Windspirit from Colon on Dec. 8, 2013. I had also heard that the booze pckg was pp and therefore not worth it. We emailed windstar and 'Dani' sent us a sample bar menu. As on our last trip, we found the drink prices to be quite reasonable. We're not huge drinkers, so it works for us. Also, you are allowed to buy wine when off ship and they will serve it to you in the dining room for a nominal corking fee. (the wine menu was pretty dismal).

Our names are Lori and Shel

Count us as big Windstar fans, still our favorite, although Seabourn cabins were nicest and Oceania food was best.

 

Given my screen name, the Winegirl always orders nice bottles off the wine list or finds some local gems in port. Corkage fee is fine, the cruise line is in business to make $$$ and is accommodating me by allowing me to bring wine to the DR.

 

When cruising on Seabourn, I never, ever smelled any smoke anywhere. I did not realize they allowed smoking. I am also asthmatic and don't tolerate smoke well, but we did not find it on Seabourn, either in public places or and odor in the cabin.

 

I don't think Canada is known for wine like some other places, but we had dinner at the Sooke Harbor House in the past, which has a very nice, extensive wine list. The couple from TX sitting next to us ordered several of the big CA names. We asked the sommelier for a "big red," and something outside the box. He sold us a Canadian wine, Malivoire Old Vines Foch, which turned out to be one of the best wines we ever drank. From Ontario.

Thanks, we do have great wines, and often win the awards previously given to the 'big' wineries. LOL We're working against an iffy climate remember.;)

Since the poster stated they had previously sailed Cundard "on several occasions" I find it odd that they did not peruse CC prior to their Windstar Cruise to either garner some advice or at least get some tips before the cruise. Then to come on the board for the very first time and post a very negative assessment of their Windstar experience focusing in large part on the WINE-this just seems rather odd. The cruise line is the polar opposite of Cunard both in terms of size of the ship and style of cruising. Just saying...

Yo, guys.......this is what cruisecritic is for.....right? Obviously not their taste, but perhaps someone else like them will appreciate their candor and do more research. Just sayin'. :D

Apparently, Windstar was not a good fit for the OP. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

 

We've done several Windstar cruises, and loved them. It's a treat to be on a smaller ship, with an attentive and caring crew. No complaints here. :) And we're looking forward to our next one.

Same here. We're back on in Dec. and frankly....we liked the wines offered and felt the prices for the drinks in general and the top shelf wines was quite reasonable.

No, but they are usually good! We are on that sailing as well. Are you staying at the Marriott?

L&S

Which sailing are you booked on? We're on the Dec. 8th one.