Windstar Cruises Encourages Guests to Book Through Travel Professionals
a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded
coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, is sending past and
prospective cruisers a
with their favorite travel professional for any 2009 Windstar sailing when
booked by
“Travel professionals are our valuable partners in the cruise business and
they offer the best travel advice when it comes to travel planning,” said
services of a travel professional to enhance their travel experience.”
Cruisers may redeem their shipboard credit certificate for any new
reservation on a 2009 sailing booked by
professional. Travel professionals must mention the shipboard credit
certificate when booking their client’s sailing with Windstar Cruises.
A leader in defining the small ship luxury cruise experience for more than
20 years, Windstar has won the allegiance of a new generation of contemporary
travelers who appreciate the line’s luxurious accommodations, alternative
dining venues, diversity of shore excursions, complimentary water sports
program and deluxe spa facilities. The completed multi-million dollar Degrees
of Difference enhancements on all three ships focused on structural and
technical operations along with upgrades to guest areas, remodeled bathrooms
in staterooms and an expanded beauty salon and spa. Other enhancements include
Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPod Nanos, wireless Internet, flat screen
televisions, luxury linens and mattresses as well as L’Occitane amenities.
Windstar’s award-winning reputation for sophisticated, yet casual elegance
has been recognized by some of the most notable names in the travel world.
Windstar was recently awarded “Favourite Small-Ship Cruise Line” in the U.K.’s
Conde Nast Traveller’s 2008 Readers’ Travel Awards. Windstar received the
highest score of any cruise line in the poll and was also only one of three
cruise lines that made Conde Nast Traveller’s list of the “Top 100 of the Best
the Travel World has to Offer.” Celebrated Living, American Airlines’
prestigious publication for first class passengers, named Windstar Cruises
“Best Small-Ship/Mid-Ship Cruise Line” on their 2008 Platinum List for the
second time in a row. Readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine awarded Windstar
“Most Romantic Cruise Line” and “Best Tall Ship” in the 10th Annual Readers’
Choice Awards. Windstar has also earned top honors in Travel + Leisure’s
World’s 2008 Best Awards and was lauded among “The World’s Best Small Ships”
by Conde Nast Traveler readers in 2008.
About Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering
without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded
coves of the world’s most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312
guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling
at 100 ports throughout
information including brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professional
travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises
online at http://www.windstarcruises.com.
Windstar is a division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC.
For More Information:
Vanessa Bloy
206.733.2970
vanessa.bloy@windstarcruises.com
SOURCE Windstar Cruises