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Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Wind Surf

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Time 2 Sail
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We sailed on the Windsurf Pride in 2018. A delightful trip with fond momories of ports of call and the people and staff we met on the Pride. Fast forward to 2023 Wind Surf sailing expecting a wonderful sailing experience with friends we invited to come along and join in the smaller ship luxury experience that Windstar had offered in the past. Pro's of this trip: Stateroom is comfortable and ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


Sub par

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Star Legend

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kn36
6-10 Cruises • Age 30s

We previously cruised with Windstar on their "Dreams of Tahiti" itinerary and loved the entire experience. Both ships on our cruises were Star Class ships meaning all of the rooms were suites and everything is in a larger scale than their sailing ships. This second time around we were less than impressed. It all started with the help line dedicated to the cruise line. No one could verify if we ...
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Sail Date: September 2022


A question of value

Review for a Greece Cruise on Wind Star

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wandering_aimlessly
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

We chose Windstar to cruise through the Greek Isles. From the beginning it seemed odd - we heard almost nothing from Windstar other than itinerary changes and information posted on My Windstar. When they removed our reservation from My Windstar about a week prior to sailing I had to call them to ask if the ship was still going and we were still on it. Apparently all reservations are removed in ...
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Sail Date: October 2021

Cabin Type: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom


OK!

Review for a Greece Cruise on Wind Star

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thoughtsoncruise
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

7 nite Athens Greece, round trip, 9/19 Cruise was fine, not unpleasant. Friendly crew, outstanding food and service related to food. Cabin comfortable but really missed having a private veranda (and just for the record, had one of us been quarantined here, as we observed happening to someone we had met, the same size and layout would have made for a miserable experience). Simple ...
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Sail Date: September 2019


Did not meet Expectations

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Wind Surf

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konsumerKath
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We waited for months for our amazing cruise adventure, and spent quite a bit more than the "average" cruise to experience Windstar. The ship was great, and the itinerary was as expected. The service, however, really suffered. I don't know who wrote the other review for our ship (July, 2019), but for the $ spent, the crew's attention to guests in the dining/bar area was inexperienced. Didn't ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom


Greek Isles

Review for a Greece Cruise on Wind Star

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dmdiehl
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Wanted a smaller ship for the Greek Isles. The crew was great. The bar service was slow. They needed more bar staff. Meals were adequate. Went to the Crystal Restaurant our last night and my husband and I enjoyed a delicious meal on the deck. Also, the dinner seafood bar b que on deck was excellent. All excursions and guides were good, well organized and informative. Our room 211 was ...
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Sail Date: June 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe 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


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


"Luxury" prices for an overall "average" experience

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Wind Surf

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Tarheel Traveler
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I really wanted to love this cruise. My husband and I are at a point in our lives where we are often willing to pay extra for a little luxury and ease. Windstar promised that, but only partially delivered. The value was just not there. Pros: --Small ship with sails: we don’t enjoy large ships anymore and the sails were beautiful --Excellent service: from the Captain on down, ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom


Value based cruising on very old ships

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Star Breeze

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WanderingKiwi
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

Star Breeze - Ex Rome to Barcelona - we picked the itinerary based on the ports and departure date plus the very special fare our agent could secure, & we wanted to try the small ship experience. Let me be frank I would NOT pay full price for these cruises. when you compare full price against other lines the quality , age & upkeep of the ship, average food etc just doesnt add up. I'm not ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Ocean View Suite


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