Total Solar Eclipse from Greece and Malta
Total Solar Eclipse from Greece and Malta
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About Athens
About Monemvasía
Monemvasia boasts a varied and colorful history that can be traced to the 8th-century when Greeks fleeing the Slav invasion of Lakonia found refuge here. In its heyday it controlled sea travel between the Levant and European shores. The wall-encircled Lower Town extends along the slopes of a 985-foot-high crag that projects into the sea on the east side of the Peloponnese. For centuries an impressive stronghold, population dwindled as the inhabitants moved to the mainland. But with the beginning of a restoration program aimed to preserve Monemvasia's heritage, the Lower Town experienced a new lease on life, and people have begun to return. The Upper Town is situated on top of the Rock of Monemvasia. It is reached via a zigzagging, paved lane. An almost impregnable bastion in earlier days, it has been uninhabited for centuries, but still manages to preserve its magnificent appearance. Visitors today can explore the remains of the ancient citadel-castle and visit the church of Hagia Sofia. From the summit there is also a fantastic view of the surrounding area.
About Siracuse, Sicily
Siracusa, known to English speakers as Syracuse, is a wonder to behold. One of the great ancient capitals of Western civilization, the city was founded in 734 BC by Greek colonists from Corinth and soon grew to rival, and even surpass, Athens in splendor and power. It became the largest, wealthiest city-state in the West and a bulwark of Greek civilization. Although Siracusa lived under tyranny, rulers such as Dionysius filled their courts with Greeks of the highest cultural stature—among them the playwrights Aeschylus and Euripides, and the philosopher Plato. The Athenians, who didn't welcome Siracusa's rise, set out to conquer Sicily, but the natives outsmarted them in what was one of the greatest military campaigns in ancient history (413 BC). The city continued to prosper until it was conquered two centuries later by the Romans.Present-day Siracusa still has some of the finest examples of Baroque art and architecture; dramatic Greek and Roman ruins; and a Duomo that's the stuff of legend—a microcosm of the city's entire history in one building. The modern city also has a wonderful, lively, Baroque old town worthy of extensive exploration, as well as pleasant piazzas, outdoor cafés and bars, and a wide assortment of excellent seafood. There are essentially two areas to explore in Siracusa: the Parco Archeologico (Archaeological Zone), on the mainland; and the island of Ortygia, the ancient city first inhabited by the Greeks, which juts out into the Ionian Sea and is connected to the mainland by two small bridges. Ortygia is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, and is starting to lose its old-fashioned charm in favor of modern boutiques.Siracusa's old nucleus of Ortygia, a compact area, is a pleasure to amble around without getting unduly tired. In contrast, mainland Siracusa is a grid of wider avenues. At the northern end of Corso Gelone, above Viale Paolo Orsi, the orderly grid gives way to the ancient quarter of Neapolis, where the sprawling Parco Archeologico is accessible from Viale Teracati (an extension of Corso Gelone). East of Viale Teracati, about a 10-minute walk from the Parco Archeologico, the district of Tyche holds the archaeological museum and the church and catacombs of San Giovanni, both off Viale Teocrito (drive or take a taxi or city bus from Ortygia). Coming from the train station, it's a 15-minute trudge to Ortygia along Via Francesco Crispi and Corso Umberto. If you're not up for that, take one of the free electric buses leaving every 10 minutes from the bus station around the corner.
About Valletta
Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.
About Gythio
About Athens
For Broadmoor Suite/Sea Island Suite: Enjoy 495 square feet of elevated comfort and refined style. Within this category, each suite embodies a unique design perspective inspired by two renowned Xanterra properties. Suite 503 draws inspiration from Sea Island, reflecting the relaxed coastal elegance and warm Southern hospitality for which the celebrated Xanterra property is known. Suite 502 channels the spirit of The Broadmoor, embracing the grandeur, mountain-resort heritage, and timeless sophistication that define this iconic destination. A separate bedroom and living room, complete with an in-suite dining area, create an inviting setting for relaxation or entertaining. The expansive bathroom further enhances the experience, featuring both a whirlpool spa tub and a rejuvenating massage shower.
Amenities: Broadmoor Suite/Sea Island Suite
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Buttery soft velour bathrobe and slippers
- Upgraded L'Occitane bath amenities
- Mini Bar offering and fridge
- In-room premium filtered water
- Large upgraded fruit plate
- Macarons & Berries upon arrival
- Daily Canapés service
- Chilled bottle of Champagne upon arrival
- Fresh flower arrangement
- Illy capsule espresso machine
- Magnifying mirror, hairdryer and umbrella
- TV with complimentary on-demand entertainment
- Safe
- 110/220-volt outlets
- Ultimate Internet Package (Complimentary)
- Preferred check-in
- Personalized wake-up call with beverage
- Binoculars
- Invitation to Captain or Senior officer table
- Preferred Specialty Restaurant dining
- Laundry Service (various packages available for purchase)
- 24 Hour In-Room dining (complimentary)
For the ultimate in nautical experiences, reserve the new Owner's Suite located close to the Bridge where our own ship's officers have their quarters. With its unique "insider" location and 242 square feet of comfort, this suite offers an experience you won't find on any other cruise line. Inspired by classic yacht craftsmanship, the suite blends timeless elegance with subtle curves, leather accents, and tailored patterns.
Amenities: Owner’s suite
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Buttery soft velour bathrobe and slippers
- Upgraded L'Occitane bath amenities
- Mini Bar offering and fridge
- In-room premium filtered water
- Large upgraded fruit plate
- Macarons & Berries upon arrival
- Daily Canapés service
- Chilled bottle of Champagne upon arrival
- Fresh flower arrangement
- Illy capsule espresso machine
- Magnifying mirror, hairdryer and umbrella
- TV with complimentary on-demand entertainment
- Safe
- 110/220-volt outlets
- Ultimate Internet Package (Complimentary)
- Preferred check-in
- Personalized wake-up call with beverage
- Binoculars
- Invitation to Captain or Senior officer table
- Preferred Specialty Restaurant dining
- Laundry Service (various packages available for purchase)
- 24 Hour In-Room dining (complimentary)
With 376 square feet, you'll find the perfect space for time together - and plenty of room for time to yourself. You'll even enjoy two full separate bathrooms. All the amenities of the staterooms await you, plus a beautiful sitting area, and two flat-screen television sets with DVD players.
Amenities: Suite
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Mini Bar offering and fridge
- Upgraded L'Occitane bath amenities
- Fresh Fruit Plate
- Buttery soft velour bathrobe and slippers
- In-room premium filtered water
- Chilled bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival
- Fresh flower arrangement
- Magnifying mirror, hairdryer and umbrella
- TV with complimentary on-demand entertainment
- Safe
- 110/220-volt outlets
- Ultimate Internet Package (Complimentary)
- Illy capsule espresso machine
- Preferred check-in
- Personalized wake-up call with beverage
- Binoculars
- Invitation to hosting table by Officer
- Laundry Service (various packages available for purchase)
- 24 Hour In-Room dining (complimentary)
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 188 square feet of beautifully designed comfort. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) is swathed in luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Before or after you enjoy an invigorating massage shower with soothing L'Occitane® bath products, wrap up in your waffle-weave robe, have a snack from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and smell the flowers.
Amenities: Category TX Deluxe
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Mini Bar offering and fridge
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit Plate
- Magnifying mirror, hairdryer and umbrella
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Safe
- 110/220-volt outlets
- In-room premium filtered water
- Wi-Fi (internet packages available for purchase)
- TV with complimentary on-demand entertainment
- Laundry Service (various packages available for purchase)
- 24 Hour In-Room dining (complimentary)
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 188 square feet of beautifully designed comfort. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) is swathed in luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Before or after you enjoy an invigorating massage shower with soothing L'Occitane® bath products, wrap up in your waffle-weave robe, have a snack from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and smell the flowers.
Amenities: Category AX Deluxe
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Mini Bar offering and fridge
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit Plate
- Magnifying mirror, hairdryer and umbrella
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Safe
- 110/220-volt outlets
- In-room premium filtered water
- Wi-Fi (internet packages available for purchase)
- TV with complimentary on-demand entertainment
- Laundry Service (various packages available for purchase)
- 24 Hour In-Room dining (complimentary)
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 188 square feet of beautifully designed comfort. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) is swathed in luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Before or after you enjoy an invigorating massage shower with soothing L'Occitane® bath products, wrap up in your waffle-weave robe, have a snack from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and smell the flowers.
Amenities: Category A
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Mini Bar offering and fridge
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit Plate
- Magnifying mirror, hairdryer and umbrella
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Safe
- 110/220-volt outlets
- In-room premium filtered water
- Wi-Fi (internet packages available for purchase)
- TV with complimentary on-demand entertainment
- Laundry Service (various packages available for purchase)
- 24 Hour In-Room dining (complimentary)
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 188 square feet of beautifully designed comfort. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) is swathed in luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Before or after you enjoy an invigorating massage shower with soothing L'Occitane® bath products, wrap up in your waffle-weave robe, have a snack from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and smell the flowers.
Amenities: Category BX Deluxe
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Mini Bar offering and fridge
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit Plate
- Magnifying mirror, hairdryer and umbrella
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Safe
- 110/220-volt outlets
- In-room premium filtered water
- Wi-Fi (internet packages available for purchase)
- TV with complimentary on-demand entertainment
- Laundry Service (various packages available for purchase)
- 24 Hour In-Room dining (complimentary)
Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 188 square feet of beautifully designed comfort. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) is swathed in luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Before or after you enjoy an invigorating massage shower with soothing L'Occitane® bath products, wrap up in your waffle-weave robe, have a snack from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and smell the flowers.
Amenities: Category B
- Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
- Mini Bar offering and fridge
- L'Occitane Bath Amenities
- Fresh Fruit Plate
- Magnifying mirror, hairdryer and umbrella
- Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
- Safe
- 110/220-volt outlets
- In-room premium filtered water
- Wi-Fi (internet packages available for purchase)
- TV with complimentary on-demand entertainment
- Laundry Service (various packages available for purchase)
- 24 Hour In-Room dining (complimentary)
Wind Surf
Windstar's Flagship Sailing Yacht
As part of our Wind Class, our 342-guest Wind Surf offers a sailing experience like no other — one with real working sails.
Newly upgraded under our Setting Sails initiative, Wind Surf features redesigned common areas that include our lounge, the pool deck and bar, the Yacht Club Café, a newly minted wine room and much more.
Our flagship sailing yacht features stylish staterooms and multiple suites, including opulent Bridge Suites, an Officer’s Suite, and brand-new versions of the Broadmoor and Sea Island Suites currently on our Star Class yachts.
And did we mention all dining is included? From gourmet bites at our Yacht Club Café to specialty restaurants like Stella Bistro, our award-winning cuisine is always complimentary, so you can indulge freely.
Ready to experience Wind Surf for yourself? Join us on one of her voyages in the Caribbean and Mediterranean — and get ready to sail 180 Degrees From Ordinary©.
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 1998 | ||||||||
| Refit Year | 2019 | ||||||||
| Language | en | ||||||||
| Gross Tonnage | 14745 | ||||||||
| Length | 162 | ||||||||
| Width | 20 | ||||||||
| Currency | USD | ||||||||
| Speed | 12 | ||||||||
| Capacity | 342 | ||||||||
| Crew Count | 210 | ||||||||
| Deck Count | 6 | ||||||||
| Cabin Count | 171 | ||||||||
| Large Cabin Count | 52 | ||||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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Star Deck
- Stella Bistro (1)
- Veranda/Candles (2)
- Fitness Centre (3)
- Terrace Bar (4)
Bridge Deck
- Bridge (5)
- World Spa by Windstar (6)
- Compass Rose Bar (7)
- Owner's Suite
- Broadmoor Suite
- Sea Island Suite
Main Deck
- Amphora Restaurant (8)
- Amphora Wine Room (9)
- Lounge (10)
- Reception (11)
- Yacht Club Café (12)
- Cruise Consultant Desk (13)
- Destination Desk (14)
- Star Boutique (15)
- Pool / Pool Bar / Whirlpools (16)
Deck Three
- Suites
- TX Staterooms
Deck Two
- Marina (17)
- A Staterooms
- AX Staterooms
Deck One
- BX Staterooms
- B Staterooms
- Medical Facility
World Class Dining Experience
We've upped the onboard dining game with our culinary program, featuring an array of fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from each port along the journey. Each nightly menu is crafted to highlight the spectacular flavors of the regional cuisine.
Amphora Restaurant
Here, the dining room manager seats you, but where is your decision. There are no pre-assigned tables or first or second seatings. When you dine and with whom are entirely up to you. Seating usually begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be printed in the ship's daily program. Each delightful dish is prepared exactly to your liking – an exquisite dinner served course-by-course with a fine selection of vintage wines.
Stella Bistro
Treat your palate to the French-inspired café cuisine of Stella Bistro, Wind Surf's alternative restaurant. You'll find delightfully indulgent desserts and a wonderful array of wines specifically paired to the meal. (Wind Surf only)
Veranda Restaurant
It's breakfast alfresco, full service or buffet-style, anytime till 9:30 a.m. No need to hurry. Again, the choices are many in Veranda. Choose the sumptuous, seemingly endless buffet. Or, order from the lunch menu between noon and 2:30 p.m.
24-Hour Room Service
Stay in tonight and even order from the main Amphora dining menu.
A day on board your Windstar ship is a day of choices, all of them good. Perhaps you’ll begin with a relaxing massage in World Spa by Windstar. Or maybe an invigorating workout in the Fitness Center. Even better, why not both? After a sumptuous lunch in Veranda, make a splash from the Watersports Platform off the ship’s stern. Everything you can think of for fun in the water is there — swimming, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. And it’s all complimentary, of course. Sun yourself on deck, take a dip in the whirlpool, then catch up on email or order a cheese plate for your stateroom or suite. After dinner, dance to live music in the Lounge. This is your yacht, so of course you’re welcome on the Bridge, where the Captain and officers are delighted to share charts, routes, and vistas with you.
As you prepare for another amazing Windstar day, enjoy a nightcap anywhere you like — on deck, in the Lounge, or why not let us bring it to your suite or stateroom? Your day ends just as it began, blissfully.
Compass Rose Bar
The ship’s Compass Rose features comfortable, modern décor with pops of blue and orange, a chic bar, and a new multi-purpose stage area ideal for live music and local performances.
Pool Deck & Bar
This space will now maximise Wind Surf’s ocean views and create a more convivial vibe for poolside lounging and top-shelf mixology. Tropical scenes and greenery at the bar pull in a natural, outdoor atmosphere. Soothing natural colours convey a beach scene and new arty tiling on the two whirlpools take the form of ocean waves. Look for a variety of new outdoor furniture as well.
Star Boutique
A larger retail area with upscale details, reminiscent of a luxury brand store’s shopping experience.
Reception
A new, more welcoming location that’s better able to serve guests with additional seating options, plus an updated and fresh (yet still nautical) vibe akin to a boutique hotel.
Lounge
An expanded lounge with new lights and sound for upcoming stage performances.
Yacht Club Café
The Yacht Club Café can be found on the Main Deck.
Wine Room
Located on the Main Deck
Bridge
Located on Bridge Deck