Sailing to Costa Rica, throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean as well as Transatlantic voyages, Windstar cruises operates three ships providing luxury sailboat cruises. Two smaller ships, the Wind Star and Wind Sprit, each with 74, and the large Wind Surf with 148 cabins, offer guests flat screen TVs, granite counters and ocean views. Five-star, multiple course gourmet dinners, with vintage wines, are prepared from the fresh local staples the chef buys in every port. Meals can be taken in luxurious, but informal, dinning rooms, or in your cabin. Because of the smaller size, ships are able to visit beaches and ports unavailable to larger vessels.
Star Clippers sails three tall ships, including the world's largest, offering luxury sailboat cruises across the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Costa Rica. Both the Star Flyer and Clipper at 360 feet carry 170 guests, and two swimming pools, blending modern amenities with old world charm. The titanic Royal Clipper at 439 feet accommodates, three swimming pools, 42 sails and 227 passengers. Appointed as their motor-driven counterparts, staterooms have marble baths, large screen TVs, with traditional brass and mahogany accents. Meals are served in formal, but relaxed dinning rooms with breakfast and lunch buffets and onshore evening barbecues.
Sailing the far east and offering luxury sailboat cruises of the Pacific Islands, Seafarer Cruises provide voyages to Thailand and Malaysia, November to February. A modernly appointed cruise ship with all the luxury and privacy of a private yacht, the Star Clipper offers cabins and suites with ocean views, large screen TVs, refrigerators and 24-hour room service. Ship amenities including three swimming pools, a fitness center, piano bar with fireplace, an indoor-outdoor lounge and an elegant dinning room.
