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Windstar’s Intimate Ships Beckon Couples Seeking Romance
Special Amenities On Board For Weddings, Honeymoons and Vow Renewal
Ceremonies
Seattle, WA, June 6, 2006 —Windstar Cruises’ three motor sailing
yachts—the 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit and the 308-guest Wind
Surf—have consistently drawn couples looking for a romantic vacation
over the years. Honeymoons, weddings and vow renewals are all popular
aboard the lines’ romantic and elegant sailing ships.
Voted one of the 50 Best Honeymoons by Modern Bride, “Most Romantic
Cruise Line” and “Most Romantic Dining Ambience” by Porthole Magazine
and “Most Romantic Cruise Line” by CruiseReport.com, Windstar provides
the ultimate escape for couples.
Honeymoons
A luxurious cruise on an intimate Windstar ship is often a top choice
for honeymooners. Sailing in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama Canal,
Mediterranean and Greek Isles, Windstar itineraries are naturally
romantic visiting more secluded ports and hidden bays than other
lines.
Honeymooners receive special treatment. Upon embarkation, a personal
letter signed by the Captain and Hotel Manager welcomes them to their
honeymoon cruise. Mid-way through the cruise, the couple will receive
a plate of delectable chocolate-covered strawberries and romantic rose
petals strewn across the bed at turndown. On the last night, a
honeymoon certificate signed by the Captain and Hotel Manager will be
delivered to the room as a memento.
A honeymoon celebration package is available to purchase for $148 and
includes a bottle of Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Rosé, two Windstar
champagne glasses, chocolate-dipped strawberries, breakfast in bed,
and a Windstar keepsake picture frame.
On board, luxurious staterooms await with new, plush beds outfitted
with luxury linens and duvets; flatscreen TVs and DVD players; and spa
bathroom amenities by L’Occitane. A romance playlist has been added
to the Apple iPod Nanos available at reception. Drop the Nano into the
Bose SoundDock speaker installed in every stateroom and love songs
create a romantic atmosphere.
On the Wind Spirit and Wind Star, guests may enjoy a romantic dinner
for two in their stateroom. Called “Cuisine de l’Amour,” the menu
offers mood-enhancing food such as spicy grilled shrimp on a pillow of
avocado, tango of green asparagus spears velouté flirting with Crispy
Prosciutto Confettis, Rack of Lamb under a Blanket of Sun-Dried Love
Apples, Fantasy of Fresh Strawberries Caressed by Decadent Chocolate
Ganache with Kisses of Chantilly Cream Aroused with Pernod. The menu
will be available on the Wind Surf at a later date.
Destination Weddings
The luxurious Windstar ships provide an ideal backdrop for weddings.
Couples getting married on a Windstar ship enjoy the ease of a
combination wedding and romantic honeymoon. Whether desiring a
shoreside wedding in a port of call or a wedding on board the ship,
Windstar’s professional and friendly crew work to ensure every detail
is perfectly executed.
Wedding arrangements are coordinated through Windstar’s professional
wedding planners at The Wedding Experience. After booking the cruise,
guests may call (877) 580-3556 or visit www.theweddingexperience.com.
A personal wedding planner will assist with all the details for the
big day including wedding rehearsal and dinner, reception, flowers,
special activities for the wedding party, ordering a cake and other
requests.
Windstar has worked with The Wedding Experience on both small and
elaborate weddings in locations as varied as beach weddings in the
Virgin Islands to on board the ship in Venice, Italy. Wedding guests
may either sail with the couple or meet the ship in port and join the
festivities for the day.
Vow Renewals
Whether married one year or fifty, more couples are now requesting vow
renewal ceremonies. Couples seeking a romantic location find a
ceremony officiated on board by the ship’s captain a perfect fit.
Windstar’s sociable captains are happy to oblige.
Usually set on the top deck of the ship, either in port or under sail,
panoramic views, blue seas and an elegant sailing ship combine to
create a romantic location for the renewal of a lifelong commitment.
A Vow Renewal package is available for $148 and may be purchased on
board. The package includes a renewal of vows ceremony by ship’s
captain, a cake, Iron Horse Wedding Cuvée, two keepsake Windstar
champagne glasses and a certificate signed by the captain.
Other romance packages available for purchase include Anniversary,
Just for Us and Pure Pampering. Details are online at
http://www.windstarcruises.com/WindStarExtras/shopping.asp.
Windstar’s elegant motor sailing yachts have recently received a
multi-million dollar investment in luxury amenities including new
Signature Cuisine menus by acclaimed Chef Joachim Splichal of L.A.’s
Patina Group.
Complimentary water sports from the water sports platform include
kayaking, wind surfing, boat rides, sailing, water skiing and ski
tubing. Water sports activities are itinerary dependent. Snorkeling
gear may be checked out for the week. Scuba diving excursions for
novice and experienced divers are available for a fee. Spa and salon
services are available on all three ships including a couples massage
lesson on the Wind Surf. Couples will also enjoy the new hammocks
built for two on the top deck of the ships-- a cozy place to cuddle
with spectacular views.
About Windstar Cruises
Seattle-based Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for
their pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden
harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations.
The luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling
at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For
more information including brochures, rates and itineraries contact a
professional travel agent.
World’s Leading Cruise Lines
Windstar Cruises is a member of the exclusive World’s Leading Cruise
Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland
America, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and the Yachts
of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment
to quality and value, the member lines appeal to a wide range of
lifestyles and budgets. The World’s Leading Cruise Lines offer
exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable
destinations.
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