Fall and Winter Caribbean Cruises on Windstar

Tuesday November 11, 2008

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts,

invites travelers to the sun-drenched beaches and tropical waters of the Caribbean aboard the 312-guest Wind Surf and the 148-guest Wind Spirit.

The 148-guest Wind Spirit sails roundtrip from St. Thomas on 7-day sailings offering guests pristine beaches, lively island culture and duty-free shopping. Port of calls include St. John, St. Martin, St. Barts, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and Virgin Gorda. Cruise rates begin at $1,949 per person, based on double occupancy.

The 312-guest Wind Surf offers 7-day sailings roundtrip from Bridgetown, Barbados and a variety of vibrant ports of call on northbound and southbound itineraries. Wind Surf's northbound itinerary includes St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Martin, St. Barts, Basse-Terre, Iles des Saintes and St. Lucia. The southbound itinerary includes Bequia, Dominica, St. Lucia, Mayreau, Grenada and Tobago. Cruise rates begin at $1,799 per person, based on double occupancy.

Windstar offers special holiday sailings on Wind Spirit and Wind Surf. Wind Spirit's 7-day holiday cruise departs St. Thomas December 20, 2008, and is $2,249 per person, double occupancy. Wind Surf's 7-day holiday voyage departs December 21, 2008, from Bridgetown visiting Martinique, Guadeloupe, St. Martin, Dominica and St. Lucia. Cruise rates start at $2,149 per person, double occupancy.

Ring in the new year aboard Wind Surf's 7-day cruise departing Bridgetown on December 28, 2008, and visit Tobago, Trinidad, Grenada, Martinique and St. Vincent. Guests will be able to partake in a festive New Year's Eve party complete with party favors, live music, official countdown by the captain and champagne toast. Cruise rates start at $2,149 per person, double occupancy. New shore excursions are available for purchase in Martinique and Trinidad. In Martinique, guests can indulge in a Mangroves Kayaking Discovery, a 4 x 4 Adventure, a Land and Sea Tour, a St. Pierre and Botanical Garden Tour or a Snorkeling Excursion. In Trinidad, shore excursions include a trip to the Angostura Bitters and Rum Factory, a visit to Asa Wright Nature Center or an excursion to Maracas Beach.

For more information including brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professional travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises online at www.windstarcruises.com.

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