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Windstar Cruises Suspends Fuel Surcharge
Effective on Sailings Departing in 2009
SEATTLE, Dec. 11
Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts
that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most
treasured destinations, announced that it will suspend its fuel
surcharge on all sailings departing after January 1, 2009, due to
declining fuel prices.
Windstar's fuel surcharge applied only to sailings through March 31,
2009. Windstar will automatically refund the fuel surcharge to guests
in the form of a shipboard credit to use during their sailing for
those sailings departing between January 1 and March 31, 2009.
Windstar reserves the right to impose fuel surcharges if fuel prices
escalate.
A leader in defining the small ship luxury cruise experience for more
than 20 years, Windstar has won the allegiance of a new generation of
contemporary travelers who appreciate the line's luxurious
accommodations, alternative dining venues, diversity of shore
excursions, complimentary water sports program and deluxe spa
facilities. The completed multi-million dollar Degrees of Difference
enhancements on all three ships focused on structural and technical
operations along with upgrades to guest areas, remodeled bathrooms in
staterooms and an expanded beauty salon and spa. Other enhancements
include Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPod Nanos, wireless
Internet, flat screen televisions, luxury linens and mattresses as
well as L'Occitane amenities.
Windstar's award-winning reputation for sophisticated, yet casual
elegance has been recognized by some of the most notable names in the
travel world. Windstar was recently awarded "Favourite Small-Ship
Cruise Line" in the U.K.'s Conde Nast Traveller's 2008 Readers' Travel
Awards. Windstar received the highest score of any cruise line in the
poll and was also only one of three cruise lines that made Conde Nast
Traveller's list of the "Top 100 of the Best the Travel World has to
Offer." Celebrated Living, American Airlines' prestigious publication
for first class passengers, named Windstar Cruises "Best
Small-Ship/Mid-Ship Cruise Line" on their 2008 Platinum List for the
second time in a row. Readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine awarded
Windstar "Most Romantic Cruise Line" and "Best Tall Ship" in the 10th
Annual Readers' Choice Awards. Windstar has also earned top honors in
Travel + Leisure's World's 2008 Best Awards and was lauded among "The
World's Best Small Ships" by Conde Nast Traveler readers in 2008.
About Windstar Cruises
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.
Carrying just 148 to 312 guests, 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.
Windstar is a division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC. |