Windstar Eastern Caribbean Cruise Reviews

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It Was Nice But...

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Wind Surf

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Ocean Sunrises
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

First time taking a Windstar Cruise. Expectations were a little higher than experience, such as the souvenir shop had limited clothing sizes and selection and I found the bed to be very uncomfortable without any topper to soften the hard mattress. The food was great and the crew the best I've seen, especially my cabin attendant, Nilu, who kept my room clean and my bed made or turned down, as I ...
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Sail Date: March 2024

Traveled with children


Cancellation of half of the original port of calls

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Star Pride

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RAQ SILVA
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

We have chosen this itinerary mostly because Bocas del Toro stop - a remote destination to be reached only by boat or by plane. Due to a alleged mechanical problem, this stop has been cancelled and we spent a whole day docked at the entrance of Panama Canal, watching cargo ships all day long - very unpleasant. There was no plan B for such a huge inconvenient - we could have docked in one beach ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Not a Good Fit for Me

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Wind Star

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Cruise Worm
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Ditto other reviews: delicious food, few onboard activities, personalized service, beautiful sail-away events, phenomenal cabin storage, nice L'Occitan toiletries, great shower with 2 heads, great spa with massages, & best of all--fantastic talks by naturalist. But the ship seems tired--1 of 2 generators that power propeller went out, so kitchen was an hour late in preparing dinner the first ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Oceanview Stateroom


You get what you pay for, just manage your expectations

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Star Pride

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russg140
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Having done this exact cruise last year, albeit a little later in the Spring, and enjoyed it so much we booked it again when offered. In full disclosure we got an AMAZING deal that we couldn't pass up. The crossing was originally scheduled for the end of March but was moved up two weeks. We found out at the end of the crossing that it was to complete a 10-day dry dock before SP began her Med ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony Suite


Some disappointing features

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Wind Star

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Mocamps
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We were excited about this cruise, having been on a cruise on the Royal Clipper several years ago and expecting it to be a similar experience. We were disappointed that it wasn't. Prior to the cruise the admin left a lot to be desired as we didn't get any final documentation until a few days before we left despite having paid in full when we booked. Although loyal Windstar cruisers on CC ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Oceanview Stateroom


A bit disappointed, something has changed with Windstar

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Wind Surf

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LuvDCaribbean
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My wife & I sailed on 1/12/19, Our 6th Windstar cruise, 3rd on Wind Surf. Room 126. The ship – Wind Surf – was built in 1990, and is showing its age in too many areas. Rust, loose planks, paint peeling, bent railings, and I could go on. The most odd part is that I didn’t see any maintenance crew guys doing repairs. Which to me means that there is something else, a problem that goes deeper ...
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Sail Date: January 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom


14 days, so,so, Eastern Caribbean cruise

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Star Pride

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mickeyarthur
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

The Star Pride, food service and crew met all of our expectations and are the reason we continually pick Windstar. On board services were first class. Now for the cons: Since space is not available for a large swimming pool, the Swim Tub is a good idea; however, most passengers use it as a second jacuzzi and just sit there. This means that those of us wanting to swim, have no facility. ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Ocean View Suite


180 degrees TOO Much From Ordinary

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Wind Surf

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Full Time Cruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We had never taken a motorized yacht before and wanted to try the smaller cruise experience. Yes the food was very good, always fresh and served timely. And the crew was very pleasant and focused on customer service. But, the ship is in disrepair. There are layers of peeling paint and rust everywhere. The entertainment is pretty lame and the specialty restaurants are nothing more than the ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Oceanview Stateroom


Left ship on 6th of 14 days due to nearly drowning on snorkeling excursion.

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lastmate
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Perhaps because it was over the Thanksgiving holiday, the pricing for this cruise was a bargain, 14 days for around what most of the 7 day cruises run. We really did enjoy the 5 days we were on the ship, though not the itinerary change from Viequez to St Thomas (apparently Viequez is still recovering from Maria). The Sunset sail excursion on St Barth's was only 90 minutes instead of 3 hours, ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Ocean View Suite


The good, the bad and the ugly. An Honest Review.

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Wind Surf

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Hos1985
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

This is our third and likely last Windstar cruise. There are many reasons we feel this way. First, the Windsurf is need of serious updates. There is surface rust visible throughout the exterior decks. Several warped deckboards, metal step treads almost rusted through near the pool area. Interior wise carpets and fabrics are in very worn condition. Beds are uncomfortable and left us with back ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom

Traveled with children


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