Europe's Winter Riviera
Europe's Winter Riviera
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About Barcelona
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
About Nice
United with France only since 1860, Nice has its own history and atmosphere, which dates back 230,000 years. It was on Colline du Château (now château-less) and at the Plage des Ponchettes, in front of the Old Town, that the Greeks established a market-port in 350 BC and named it Nikaia, which would become Marseilles' chief coastal rival. The Romans established themselves a little later on the hills of Cimiez (Cemenelum), already previously occupied by Ligurians and Celts, and quickly overshadowed the waterfront port. After falling to the Saracen invasions, Nice regained power as an independent state, becoming an important port in the early Middle Ages.So cocksure did it become that in 1388, Nice, along with the hill towns behind, effectively seceded from the county of Provence, under Louis d'Anjou, and allied itself with Savoie. Thus began its liaison with the House of Savoy, and through it with Piedmont and Sardinia, it was the Comté de Nice (Nice County). This relationship lasted some 500 years, tinting the culture, architecture, and dialect in rich Italian hues.By the 19th century Nice was flourishing commercially, locked in rivalry with the neighboring shipping port of Genoa. Another source of income: the dawning of tourism, as first the English, then the Russian nobility, discovered its extraordinary climate and superb waterfront position. A parade of fine stone mansions and hotels closed into a nearly solid wall of masonry, separated from the smooth-round rocks of the beach by what was originally named Camin deis Anglés (the English Way), which of course is now the famous Promenade des Anglais. This magnificent crescent, which is seeking UNESCO recognition, is one of the noblest in France. Many of Nice's most delightful attractions—the Cours Saleya market, the Old Town streets, the Hotel Negresco, and the Palais Masséna—are on or close to this 10-km (6-mile) waterfront, making it the first stop for most visitors, while the redevelopment of Nice's port, around the other side of the Colline du Château, makes it easier for amblers who want to take in the Genoese architecture or peruse the antiques at the Puces de Nice, now part of the Promenade des 100 Antiquaires, along Quai Papacino. Nice also has the distinction of the "Family Plus" label, with free strollers, play areas, and restaurants with child-friendly activities.
About Nice
United with France only since 1860, Nice has its own history and atmosphere, which dates back 230,000 years. It was on Colline du Château (now château-less) and at the Plage des Ponchettes, in front of the Old Town, that the Greeks established a market-port in 350 BC and named it Nikaia, which would become Marseilles' chief coastal rival. The Romans established themselves a little later on the hills of Cimiez (Cemenelum), already previously occupied by Ligurians and Celts, and quickly overshadowed the waterfront port. After falling to the Saracen invasions, Nice regained power as an independent state, becoming an important port in the early Middle Ages.So cocksure did it become that in 1388, Nice, along with the hill towns behind, effectively seceded from the county of Provence, under Louis d'Anjou, and allied itself with Savoie. Thus began its liaison with the House of Savoy, and through it with Piedmont and Sardinia, it was the Comté de Nice (Nice County). This relationship lasted some 500 years, tinting the culture, architecture, and dialect in rich Italian hues.By the 19th century Nice was flourishing commercially, locked in rivalry with the neighboring shipping port of Genoa. Another source of income: the dawning of tourism, as first the English, then the Russian nobility, discovered its extraordinary climate and superb waterfront position. A parade of fine stone mansions and hotels closed into a nearly solid wall of masonry, separated from the smooth-round rocks of the beach by what was originally named Camin deis Anglés (the English Way), which of course is now the famous Promenade des Anglais. This magnificent crescent, which is seeking UNESCO recognition, is one of the noblest in France. Many of Nice's most delightful attractions—the Cours Saleya market, the Old Town streets, the Hotel Negresco, and the Palais Masséna—are on or close to this 10-km (6-mile) waterfront, making it the first stop for most visitors, while the redevelopment of Nice's port, around the other side of the Colline du Château, makes it easier for amblers who want to take in the Genoese architecture or peruse the antiques at the Puces de Nice, now part of the Promenade des 100 Antiquaires, along Quai Papacino. Nice also has the distinction of the "Family Plus" label, with free strollers, play areas, and restaurants with child-friendly activities.
About Genoa
Genoa is a port city in the Northwest of Italy. Home to the Genoa Aquarium, famous for having the largest exposition of biodiversity in Europe, the city is also a great place to visit for anyone interested in architecture.
About Livorno
Livorno is a gritty city with a long and interesting history. In the early Middle Ages it alternately belonged to Pisa and Genoa. In 1421 Florence, seeking access to the sea, bought it. Cosimo I (1519–74) started construction of the harbor in 1571, putting Livorno on the map. After Ferdinando I de' Medici (1549–1609) proclaimed Livorno a free city, it became a haven for people suffering from religious persecution; Roman Catholics from England and Jews and Moors from Spain and Portugal, among others, settled here. The Quattro Mori (Four Moors), also known as the Monument to Ferdinando I, commemorates this. (The statue of Ferdinando I dates from 1595, the bronze Moors by Pietro Tacca from the 1620s.)In the following centuries, and particularly in the 18th, Livorno boomed as a port. In the 19th century the town drew a host of famous Britons passing through on their grand tours. Its prominence continued up to World War II, when it was heavily bombed. Much of the town's architecture, therefore, postdates the war, and it's somewhat difficult to imagine what it might have looked like before. Livorno has recovered from the war, however, as it's become a huge point of departure for container ships, as well as the only spot in Tuscany for cruise ships to dock for the day.Most of Livorno's artistic treasures date from the 17th century and aren't all that interesting unless you dote on obscure baroque artists. Livorno's most famous native artist, Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920), was of much more recent vintage. Sadly, there's no notable work by him in his hometown.There may not be much in the way of art, but it's still worth strolling around the city. The Mercato Nuovo, which has been around since 1894, sells all sorts of fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, and fish. Outdoor markets nearby are also chock-full of local color. The presence of Camp Darby, an American military base just outside town, accounts for the availability of many American products.If you have time, Livorno is worth a stop for lunch or dinner at the very least.
About Livorno
Livorno is a gritty city with a long and interesting history. In the early Middle Ages it alternately belonged to Pisa and Genoa. In 1421 Florence, seeking access to the sea, bought it. Cosimo I (1519–74) started construction of the harbor in 1571, putting Livorno on the map. After Ferdinando I de' Medici (1549–1609) proclaimed Livorno a free city, it became a haven for people suffering from religious persecution; Roman Catholics from England and Jews and Moors from Spain and Portugal, among others, settled here. The Quattro Mori (Four Moors), also known as the Monument to Ferdinando I, commemorates this. (The statue of Ferdinando I dates from 1595, the bronze Moors by Pietro Tacca from the 1620s.)In the following centuries, and particularly in the 18th, Livorno boomed as a port. In the 19th century the town drew a host of famous Britons passing through on their grand tours. Its prominence continued up to World War II, when it was heavily bombed. Much of the town's architecture, therefore, postdates the war, and it's somewhat difficult to imagine what it might have looked like before. Livorno has recovered from the war, however, as it's become a huge point of departure for container ships, as well as the only spot in Tuscany for cruise ships to dock for the day.Most of Livorno's artistic treasures date from the 17th century and aren't all that interesting unless you dote on obscure baroque artists. Livorno's most famous native artist, Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920), was of much more recent vintage. Sadly, there's no notable work by him in his hometown.There may not be much in the way of art, but it's still worth strolling around the city. The Mercato Nuovo, which has been around since 1894, sells all sorts of fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, and fish. Outdoor markets nearby are also chock-full of local color. The presence of Camp Darby, an American military base just outside town, accounts for the availability of many American products.If you have time, Livorno is worth a stop for lunch or dinner at the very least.
About Civitavecchia
Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de' Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.
With an expansive 220 square feet, the Owner’s Suite gives you everything offered in a stateroom, plus lots more, including a beautiful sitting area and separate in-room dining space.
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)
Every inch of your 188 square feet stateroom is designed for comfort. Luxurious Egyptian cotton linens wrap you in pleasant sleepiness as you stretch out in your queen bed (can be separated into twins if you prefer). Your spacious bath features granite counter tops, ample storage, and a roomy shower with massage shower head. L'Occitane® bath products invite you to indulge, while comfy waffle-weave robe and slippers entice you to relax. You'll find fresh fruit and flowers always waiting for you after a day of sun or sightseeing. And, of course, everything else you need and expect - flat-screen television and DVD, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service.
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
Every inch of your 188 square feet stateroom is designed for comfort. Luxurious Egyptian cotton linens wrap you in pleasant sleepiness as you stretch out in your queen bed (can be separated into twins if you prefer). Your spacious bath features granite counter tops, ample storage, and a roomy shower with massage shower head. L'Occitane® bath products invite you to indulge, while comfy waffle-weave robe and slippers entice you to relax. You'll find fresh fruit and flowers always waiting for you after a day of sun or sightseeing. And, of course, everything else you need and expect - flat-screen television and DVD, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service.
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)
Every inch of your 188 square feet stateroom is designed for comfort. Luxurious Egyptian cotton linens wrap you in pleasant sleepiness as you stretch out in your queen bed (can be separated into twins if you prefer). Your spacious bath features granite counter tops, ample storage, and a roomy shower with massage shower head. L'Occitane® bath products invite you to indulge, while comfy waffle-weave robe and slippers entice you to relax. You'll find fresh fruit and flowers always waiting for you after a day of sun or sightseeing. And, of course, everything else you need and expect - flat-screen television and DVD, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service.
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
- 110/220-volt outlets
- In-room premium filtered water
- Safe
- 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)
Every inch of your 188 square feet stateroom is designed for comfort. Luxurious Egyptian cotton linens wrap you in pleasant sleepiness as you stretch out in your queen bed (can be separated into twins if you prefer). Your spacious bath features granite counter tops, ample storage, and a roomy shower with massage shower head. L'Occitane® bath products invite you to indulge, while comfy waffle-weave robe and slippers entice you to relax. You'll find fresh fruit and flowers always waiting for you after a day of sun or sightseeing. And, of course, everything else you need and expect - flat-screen television and DVD, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service.
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 Spirit
Wind Spirit is one of the yachts that started it all. Commissioned in 1984, this 148-guest sailing icon helped pioneer a new kind of cruising — one with real working sails, that felt more like a private yacht than a regular cruise.
Four decades later, Wind Spirit still delivers that same elegant yet laid-back atmosphere — now with upgraded amenities and a stunning redesign under our Setting Sails initiative.
This intimate sailing yacht features wide-open teak decks, staterooms with ocean views, an Owner’s Suite, the World Spa by Windstar, a pool with a bar, a hot tub, a water-access marina and much more.
Wind Spirit also offers multiple dining options — all open seating and complimentary — including our main restaurant Amphora, the full-surface breakfast and lunch buffet Veranda, and our specialty restaurant Candles.
Ready to experience Wind Spirit for yourself? Join us on one of her voyages in the Mediterranean — and get ready to sail 180 Degrees From Ordinary©.
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 1988 | ||||||||
| Refit Year | 2012 | ||||||||
| Language | en | ||||||||
| Gross Tonnage | 5703 | ||||||||
| Length | 110 | ||||||||
| Width | 15 | ||||||||
| Currency | USD | ||||||||
| Speed | 10 | ||||||||
| Capacity | 148 | ||||||||
| Crew Count | 101 | ||||||||
| Deck Count | 4 | ||||||||
| Cabin Count | 73 | ||||||||
| Large Cabin Count | 9 | ||||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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Flying Bridge
Deck Four
- Bridge
- Veranda/Candles
- Pool / Pool Bar / Whirlpool
Deck Three
- Amphora Restaurant
- Star Boutique
- Reception
- Library
- WindSpa
- Lounge
- Yacht Club Café
Deck Two
- Medical Center
- Fitness Centre
- Category A Cabins
- Category AX Deluxe Cabins
Deck One
- Watersports Platform
- Owner's Suite
- Category B Cabins
- Category BX Deluxe Cabins
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.
Candles Restaurant
Here's the perfect place for a romantic tête-a-tête under the stars in Candles, Windstar's signature outdoor restaurant transformed by night into a dreamlike paradise. Delectable cuisine, memorable surroundings, and inspired wine pairings await you.
The Verandah
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.
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 Marina 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.
Pool Bar
The Pool Bar can be found on Deck Four.
Sun Deck
Sun Loungers can be found on Deck Four.
Library
The Library can be found on Deck Three.
Star Boutique
Visit our newly transformed specialty shopping boutique, Star Boutique, rolling out fleet-wide through early 2022. The new shop features quality brand-name and exclusive Star Collection merchandise, from clothing and fragrances to jewelry and accessories, all at duty free or special pricing.
Lounge
The Lounge is Located on Deck 3
Yacht Club Café
Stop by the Yacht Club Café for a bite or coffee crafted by our barista.
Reception
The Reception can be found on Deck Three.