Legends of the Northern Adriatic
Legends of the Northern Adriatic
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About Venice
Venice is a city unlike any other. No matter how often you've seen it in photos and films, the real thing is more dreamlike than you could imagine. With canals where streets should be, water shimmers everywhere. The fabulous palaces and churches reflect centuries of history in what was a wealthy trading center between Europe and the Orient. Getting lost in the narrow alleyways is a quintessential part of exploring Venice, but at some point you'll almost surely end up in Piazza San Marco, where tourists and locals congregate for a coffee or an aperitif.
About Trieste
Up until the end of World War I, Trieste was the only port of the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire and therefore a major industrial and financial center. In the early years of the 20th century, Trieste and its surroundings also became famous by their association with some of the most important names of Italian literature, such as Italo Svevo, and English and German letters. James Joyce drew inspiration from the city's multiethnic population, and Rainer Maria Rilke was inspired by the seacoast west of the city. Although it has lost its importance as a port and a center of finance, it has never fully lost its roll as an intellectual center. The streets hold a mix of monumental, neoclassical, and art-nouveau architecture built by the Austrians during Trieste's days of glory, granting an air of melancholy stateliness to a city that lives as much in the past as the present.
About Ravenna
A small, quiet, well-heeled city, Ravenna has brick palaces, cobblestone streets, magnificent monuments, and spectacular Byzantine mosaics. The high point in its civic history occurred in the 5th century, when Pope Honorious moved his court here from Rome. Gothic kings Odoacer and Theodoric ruled the city until it was conquered by the Byzantines in AD 540. Ravenna later fell under the sway of Venice, and then, inevitably, the Papal States.Because Ravenna spent much of its past looking east, its greatest art treasures show that Byzantine influence. Churches and tombs with the most unassuming exteriors contain within them walls covered with sumptuous mosaics. These beautifully preserved Byzantine mosaics put great emphasis on nature, which you can see in the delicate rendering of sky, earth, and animals. Outside Ravenna, the town of Classe hides even more mosaic gems.
About Opatija
Stroll along Opatija’s seaside promenade, and soak up the splendour, as you enjoy fresh sea air, the sight of waving yacht masts, and the presence of grand ocean-facing buildings. Historically a fashionable destination for European aristocracy, the city is just as in-demand today - with palatial structures watching out over an inviting blue sea, and a border of lush green mountains stretching around the city. Vibrant gardens, glorious weather and endless seafront combine to ensure that Croatia’s original tourist destination remains one of the country’s finest.
About Sibenik
Šibenik's main monument, its Gothic-Renaissance cathedral, built of pale-gray Dalmatian stone and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands on a raised piazza close to the seafront promenade. From here a network of narrow, cobbled streets leads through the medieval quarter of tightly packed, terra-cotta–roof houses, and up to the ruins of a 16th-century hilltop fortress. The city has never been a real tourist destination. Before the Croatian war for independence, it was a relatively prosperous industrial center, but when the factories closed, Šibenik sank into an economic depression. However, the cathedral more than warrants a look, and it makes a decent base for visiting the waterfalls of Krka National Park.
About Dubrovnik
Nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Dubrovnik. Lying 216 km (135 miles) southeast of Split and commanding a jaw-dropping coastal location, it is one of the world's most beautiful fortified cities. Its massive stone ramparts and fortress towers curve around a tiny harbor, enclosing graduated ridges of sun-bleached orange-tiled roofs, copper domes, and elegant bell towers. Your imagination will run wild picturing what it looked like seven centuries ago when the walls were built, without any suburbs or highways around it, just this magnificent stone city rising out of the sea.In the 7th century AD, residents of the Roman city Epidaurum (now Cavtat) fled the Avars and Slavs of the north and founded a new settlement on a small rocky island, which they named Laus, and later Ragusa. On the mainland hillside opposite the island, the Slav settlement called Dubrovnik grew up. In the 12th century the narrow channel separating the two settlements was filled in (now the main street through the Old Town, called Stradun), and Ragusa and Dubrovnik became one. The city was surrounded by defensive walls during the 13th century, and these were reinforced with towers and bastions in the late 15th century.From 1358 to 1808 the city thrived as a powerful and remarkably sophisticated independent republic, reaching its golden age during the 16th century. In 1667 many of its splendid Gothic and Renaissance buildings were destroyed by an earthquake. The defensive walls survived the disaster, and the city was rebuilt in baroque style.Dubrovnik lost its independence to Napoléon in 1808, and in 1815 passed to Austria-Hungary. During the 20th century, as part of Yugoslavia, the city became a popular tourist destination, and in 1979 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the war for independence, it came under heavy siege. Thanks to careful restoration, few traces of damage remain; however, there are maps inside the Pile and Ploče Gates illustrating the points around the city where damage was done. It’s only when you experience Dubrovnik yourself that you can understand what a treasure the world nearly lost
About Piran
About Venice
Venice is a city unlike any other. No matter how often you've seen it in photos and films, the real thing is more dreamlike than you could imagine. With canals where streets should be, water shimmers everywhere. The fabulous palaces and churches reflect centuries of history in what was a wealthy trading center between Europe and the Orient. Getting lost in the narrow alleyways is a quintessential part of exploring Venice, but at some point you'll almost surely end up in Piazza San Marco, where tourists and locals congregate for a coffee or an aperitif.
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.