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Welcome to the casually elegant small ship world of Windstar Cruises and the Star Breeze. Leave the crowds behind on a luxury yacht carrying only 212 privileged guests. No lines. No waiting. Just a warm and intimate ambiance you won't find on larger cruise ships.
Recently voted the World's Best Small Ship Cruise Line by Conde Nast Travelers prestigious Readers' Choice Awards, Windstar Cruises' small ships are exactly the right size -- large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into the tiny harbors and hidden coves others can't reach.
And of course, part of the Windstar magic is their incredible personal service. Enjoy undivided attention from a crew that delights in remembering your name and preferences. Both gracious hosts and ambassadors, they delight in surprising you in discrete ways.
From the plush leather headboard to the fine Egyptian linens and marble bathroom including a full size tub. Enjoy the thoughtfully designed spaces, with more room for storage than you've ever imagined finding on a ship, and the luxurious touches just for your pleasure.
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BREAKFAST... It's breakfast al fresco, full service or buffet-style, till 9:30 a.m. Or if you prefer, linger over a continental breakfast served in the privacy of your stateroom.
LUNCH... Again, the choices are many in Veranda. Choose the sumptuous, seemingly endless buffet. Or, order from the lunch menu between noon and 2:30 p.m.
DINNER... There are no pre-assigned tables or first or second seating. When you dine and with whom are entirely up to you. Seating usually begins at 7:30 p.m. The evening attire onboard Windstar is specified as "casual elegance" - the emphasis weighted heavily on the casual.
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A day on board Windstar is a day of choices, all of them good. Perhaps you'll begin with a relaxing massage in WindSpa. Or maybe an invigorating workout in the Fitness Center. After a sumptuous lunch in Veranda, sun yourself on deck, then take a dip in the whirlpool, then catch up on email or grab a DVD for your stateroom or suite in the Library.
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After dinner, try your luck at blackjack or the slot machines or dance to live music in the Lounge. Then there is the deck bar for an evening nightcap. Don't forget this is your yacht, so of course you're welcome on the Bridge, where the Captain and officers are delighted to share charts, routes, and vistas with you.
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