When are you sailing!!!

[slverbell]

We are sailing from Barbados on the 16th of December on the Windsurf. This is our first Windstar cruise and after receiving our cruise documents we are looking forward to it very much.:)

[tiffnco]

Continuing the thread...

 

First time on Windstar and going to Costa Rica on 12/22/07. Almost 1 year away!!!

[kathy16]

Windstar Costa Rica Feb 3, 2007. Was on Windsurf last year and also Paul Gauguin in Tahiti.

[southphillychic]

Hi there -- we're honeymooning on the Venice to Rome 10/07/07 cruise!

[6rugrats]

Windsurf from Nice to Rome on June 10.

 

This will be our fourth Windstar cruise, but the first on the Windsurf.

[CruisinHalibuts]

We too are sailing Nice to Rome on the Windsurf 6/10/07.

[6rugrats]

Hi CruisinHalibuts - We are really looking forward to getting away and seeing the difference between the Wind Surf and the smaller Windstar ships we have been on.

[sailing gator]

Just joined this board. Will also be traveling Windsurf June 10th Nice To Rome and then Rome to Venice! This is our first Windstar and can hardly stand the wait! I'm debating over the ships excursions or just enjoying the ports on our own. Any suggestions from those who have sailed these ports and from my future cruisemates?

[CruisinHalibuts]

Welcome sailing gator!! I really haven't had the opportunity to research our excursions yet. We are going to visit Rome & Venice the week after the cruise on a land based trip so I have spent the majority of my time on those plans. One excursion we are considering is to hire a private driver/car when we port in Livorno. From here the driver/car will take us to Pisa and Florence for a day trip. I believe the cruise line offers a similar excursion for $199.00 pp. I have read some really good reviews on drivers/cars for private excursions. We too are really exicited about our first Windstar cruise and have literally been counting down the days!!

 

I attempted to start a roll call for the June 10th sailing some months back but never had any hits. There are now three of us on this thread sailing on the 10th. Are you interested in starting a roll call to share ideas and information?

[sailing gator]

Hi Cruisin Halibuts! This is literally my first day on this forum and that was my first post! Not sure how to start a "roll call" but will follow if you do. I did book one excursion and that was the Pisa/Florence with Windstar. Those are a must see. I looked into doing it on your own with the trains and just figured it would be easier and more time efficient with an orgainized group. Didn't look into hiring a taxi/guide. Windstar excursions seem to be pricey but this seemed worth it unless you have other ideas? I'm open for suggestions.

[PattyCruise]

We are going on our 2nd Windstar Nov 24-Dec 1 2007. We need a motel or condo in St Thomas any recommendations???? Do they use the sport deck at all??? Patty:D

[parislady40]

Thinking about New Years Eve again. Had a lot of fun last time. :)

[xsnowman99]

We usually stay at Hotel 1829. Central location to town and interesting place with character. Also, you might check for your own reservations with the hotel that WindStar uses as part of their package. Enjoy

[MGC]

We also stayed there December 2006. Neat little hotel, nice people, within walking distance to the shopping area, if it matters. We arrived Friday afternoon and walked to Cuzzin's for dinner, and were able to get all of our shopping desires out of the way Saturday morning before boarding Wind Spirit in the afternoon.

 

We didn't feel the need for a beach-front hotel since the rest of the trip was all beaches!

[mielyse]

Look forward to hearing from anyone that will be aboard. Thanks for the reccomendation for the hotel in St. Thomas. Are there any other reccomendations for hotels?

[Tiger bear78]

There will be 3 of us on the Windsurf - Rome to Barcelona and we would love any ideas of "must see" things in port! Can't wait!!

[irc2100]

We'll be on a Tauck land-sea tour 8/15-8/28, and will board the Windspirit on 8/15 for a week. Any comments about this trip will be appreciated.

[weretired]

first time on the wind surf. have tried the other 2. how different is it?

[parislady40]

Weretired, I just saw your post, and will respond shortly. Just booked Windsurf Jan 20th for a bit of winter warmth. Promise to respond soon.:)

[Xoe]

I loved Costa Rica on Wind Star, and recently booked Wind Spirit for next January. I have my f.f. air booked (SEA to STT, a long day of flying), and then will have 2 nights at the Green Iguana Hotel before boarding Wind Spirit for a week of snorkeling and exploring Caribbean Islands -- new territory for me.

 

If you'd like a look at photos from the Wind Star Costa Rica trip, go to

 

http://fredasphotos1.shutterfly.com (Click on the Wind Star album.)

 

A highlight of that trip was the beach BBQ on Tortuga Island, when a nest of sea turtles hatched and the babies scrabbled around our feet as they hurried to the sea. What a thrill that was!

[AlannChris]

My partner and I will be on the Windsurf for 2 cruises beginning July 8.

 

We're pretty experiences cruisers, but this is first time on Windstar.

[kathy16]

We are on WindSpirit Dec 1, 2007. We were on Windstar CostaRica Feb 2007,

and Wind Surf Nov 2005. Will be nice to relax on the beaches. Anyone else been on that cruise?

[parislady40]

Just booked and confirmed Jan.20 sailing out of Barbados. It has a great alumni rate that is hard to resist, and a great itinerary!! Have a look!!

[HawkeyeCruisr]

We're booked on Wind Spirit, sailing on May 24th.

[irc2100]

Windspirit 8/18/07, as part of a Tauck Greece/Istanbul trip.