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Newly Enhanced Wind Surf

Dec 30, 2006

Windstar Cruises’ motor sailing yacht, Wind Surf has emerge from a multi-million dollar upgrade to add more luxury amenities to its public spaces and staterooms. The "Degrees of Difference" enhancements include the addition of two luxury suites to the Bridge deck for those guests looking for more room to entertain, bringing the ship's capacity to 312 passengers. At approximately 500 square-feet each, the suites include a living and dining area, separate bedroom with walk-in closet and a marble bathroom with whirlpool tub and separate shower. Guests in these new Bridge Suites will enjoy extra service amenities such as unpacking service, an invitation to dine with the Captain, laundry and pressing, evening appetizers, high tea service upon request, complimentary bottled water in the suite, chilled champagne upon arrival and additional high-end L’Occitane bath amenities.

All suites and staterooms also received upgrades to enhance the onboard luxury experience for every guest. The ever-popular teak floors have been refinished, adding new luster to an antique nautical style; desks have been resurfaced with granite and full-length mirrors added to the rooms; in suites, a second flat panel television and DVD player have been added; and in all bathrooms, a more contemporary look is accomplished with new fixtures, open glass shelving, new cabinets, granite countertops and porcelain sinks. More modern amenities include wireless internet, already available throughout the ship, and Bose SoundDock speakers installed in all staterooms. Apple iPod Nanos pre-loaded with music are available for complimentary check-out and laptops are available for rent.

The new Yacht Club lounge replaces the library and provides a comfortable and contemporary space for relaxing and socializing. Guests can visit the espresso bar for gourmet coffee drinks, access the internet on the lounge’s eight computers or connect to wireless internet with their personal laptops, gather to watch special events on the large flatscreen television, or simply peruse the library of books, CDs and DVDs available for checkout.

In other areas of the ship, the Bistro has been renamed Degrees, serving a Splichal-inspired steak house menu four nights a week, with rotating menus from Italy, France and Indonesia other nights. The Veranda, serving breakfast and lunch, has extended its outdoor seating area and added new awnings.

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