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Island Windjammer - Coming Back Strong After Covid
"But there were six glorious days of white sand beaches, funky little beach bars, crystal clear water for swimming and snorkeling, dinners on deck under the stars and best of all for me, hours under sail, relaxing with a drink watching for dolphins and turtles.We have always found them to be helpful, friendly and great salsa dancers, often joining in the impromptu dance parties that break out on the deck some evenings...."Read More
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ANGELMAXX
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s
This was not my first Windjammer experience. My husband and I sailed about 15 years ago on the original Windjammer. It was the best vacation we've ever taken together. Gorgeous ship, amazing crew, wonderful co-passengers, and more. We made cherished memories and lifelong friends.
This version of Windjammer (now known as Island Windjammers (IWJ) ) is under different management and it ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2022
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velo5338
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We discovered Island Windjammer in 2015; I'd been trying to persuade my wife to try a cruise for years - Barefoot Windjammer had long since gone - but she dug her heels in and resisted and resisted. Finally I wore her down and she agreed to try an Island Windjammer cruise on Sagitta on the the condition that if she didn't like it I was never to mention it again. I agreed to the terms, we sailed ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2022
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BAKES1
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
We chose the cruise because of the more intimate nature of a smaller ship. The Vela is a beautiful sailing ship and is approximately 156 feet long. We were able to access ports that larger ships could not. Chef Lenny prepared excellent meals and the service on board was outstanding. Chef Lenny took particular pride in going to local markets to provide the freshest fish, fruits and vegetables for ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2018
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ryansetssail
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s
We had an amazing time aboard the Vela! My wife and I traveled down to Saint Lucia the day before and stayed in the quaint town of Marigot Bay, where Vela was located. We met the crew the day of the sail and I knew we were in good hands right away. Our bags were taken to the ship and we followed shortly behind. The first thing you received when you boarded the ship was a rum drink- perfect! ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Vela
ladolcevitabequia
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
We bid on the cruise at a charity auction for the Sunshine School for Children with Special Needs in Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, after hearing what a wonderful time others had had on the cruise, and we thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. I was a little leery as I get sea sick easily, but I used the scopalomine patches and they worked great. The crew was fantastic and bent over backwards ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2017
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likeboats
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
We are just back from our second trip on the Vela this year. We participated in the "Rum Cruise" visiting St. Lucia and Martinique. The ship is in great shape. That captain and crew did a great job the entire time making sure everyone was enjoying themselves and keeping thing interesting. The ports of call and trips to the distilleries (organized by Dave Russell- the rum expert) were great. ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2017
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islandjenn
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
I went on this cruise with a group of 21 friends, all there to celebrate our friends 50th birthday. The cruise and the crew was amazing. They went above and beyond to make the trip a bucket list adventure for all of us. Not only was the food amazing, but the crew was amazing and took extra special care of us. Dinners were amazing and Chef Ermon made extra special cakes for our birthday girl as ...
Read MoreSail Date: June 2017
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linda2932
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s
I planned a cruise on the Vela for my 50th birthday, and we had 21 guests join us for the week. From the minute we met Captain Nervo the night before to the moment we stepped off the ship, this was the most special vacation experience of my life. The crew members were first class, but more than that, they became our friends. From the amazing food to the unique experience of truly sailing on the ...
Read MoreSail Date: June 2017
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t_m_g
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
Rarely does an experience meet and exceed every expectation one has going in. That was our experience with the Island WindJammers Vela.
Our initial motivation for seeking out Island Windjammers was my wife's long held love of tall ships. Being able to experience of sailing on a tall ship for an extended period was a dream come true for her. That said, many of the other facets of the ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
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likeboats
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
My wife have sailed throughout the Caribbean since the early 1990's. Originally on the old Windjammer fleet, later on charter catamarans. We tried the Diamant with Island Windjammer last year out of Grenada and really enjoyed it. Our trip this spring on the Vela was equally great. The ship and the crew are top notch. The crew knows the ship, the islands and demonstrated great customer ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2017
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