I Cruise The World's "Most Popular" Small Ship Line: Windstar

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• AL

  @alans3023 · 3 years ago

  No shows, no casino, no hordes. All sounding pretty good to me.  Quality food, space to sit and enjoy bring at sea, comfortable cabins. I’m sold - but then we’re all different. Good review. Thank you.

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• RW

  @rweadon · 3 years ago

  Thanks to small ships like Windstar's, those of us who value no queues, no casinos, no ear-splitting “entertainment,” great personal service, well prepared meals properly served and true relaxation, also have cruses to enjoy.

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• LO

  @loisblake5854 · 3 years ago

  This is exactly why we love WINDSTAR, it is the non "cruise" cruise.  Low-key, relaxing and quiet.

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• AP

  @apainlessone · 3 years ago

  When you get off of a Windstar ship you get to see what the port or town is really like.  When you get off a 3,000 + passenger ship, the port becomes the people on your ship walking around the town.

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• CO

  @colinkaak9874 · 3 years ago (edited)

  I would rather compromise on a small ship with 300 passengers, than fight a mega crowd nightmare on a larger ship. And no screaming kids!

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• BR

  @brianlemke6017 · 2 years ago (edited)

  What you call limitations or trade-offs are in fact advantages. &nbsp;We sailed exactly this ship almost exactly 10 years ago when it was the Seabourn Pride. &nbsp;Simply fantastic. &nbsp;Food, amenities, excursions, all great. &nbsp;But the massive advantage is no crowds and the intimate atmosphere.<br><br>That was our first cruise and we were permanently spoiled. &nbsp;We will never, ever book a ship &gt;500 passengers. Ever.

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• BL

  @blacksquirrel4008 · 3 years ago

  Based on your comments, this is the first cruise I’ve been tempted to take.

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• BO

  @Bobrogers99 · 3 years ago

  Some people want to cruise on a floating Las Vegas, but not me. &nbsp;This sounds like my kind of cruise: &nbsp;informal, unique ports of call, small tour groups, good food and comfy cabins. &nbsp;Most of my cruising has been on rivers in ships smaller than this one, and you have enumerated the benefits. &nbsp;The lack of onboard entertainment wouldn&apos;t bother me a bit.

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• JE

  @jec1ny · 3 years ago

  Some of the issues you see as a bug, I tend to look at as a feature. I dislike larger cruise ships as I am averse to big crowds, I don&apos;t care for 24/7 entertainment, and am not a big fan of lots of noise. When it comes to entertainment, I&apos;m pretty low maintenance. If I have a couple of good books packed, the chances are that I am going to be set for sea days. Give me peace and quiet, some open deck space to walk on and get fresh air, and maybe a quiet corner to sit with a book and smoke my pipe and I am likely to be a happy passenger. Throw in some good food that won&apos;t spike my blood sugar level too much, and you can sign me up right now.

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• GO

  @gogotraveler · 3 years ago

  We love cruising windstar. It&apos;s by far our favorite &nbsp;cruise line. Everyone &nbsp;knows your name. The food is made from scratch. They have an open bridge. You are waited on hand and foot. We were on Windsurf for 18 days in January. We have booked 18 days from Venice to Rome in October and we have booked 15 days from Rome &nbsp;to Lisbon. As far as excursions have found a good mix of tours in all price ranges.

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• EL

  @ellenriddick2461 · 3 years ago

  It&apos;s a french balcony and that&apos;s exactly what they call it. &nbsp;We&apos;ve never had an issue getting &nbsp;whatever seating we asked for. &nbsp;And thank goodness they don&apos;t have those horrible shows to suffer through. &nbsp; The food is wonderful and nonpretentious. &nbsp;They have the best excursions and if in Alaska you get expedition trips. &nbsp;No better cruiseline than windstar. &nbsp; We love, love everything about WS!

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• WO

  @wolcottwu756 · 2 years ago

  Thanks much Gary. &nbsp;<br><br>As a repeat Windstar cruiser, I was trying to describe the experience to an interested couple. &nbsp;Your clear framing allowed them to make a better informed decision.<br><br>They booked.

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