For those who love the open seas but are looking for an alternative to the typical cruise or resort vacation, sail ship cruising may be the answer.

Sailing is romantic, exciting, and adventurous. Imagine leaning against the railing a few feet above the sea, watching the crew work the winches and climb the masts are constant reminders that these are legendary vessels. Sail ship cruising allow passengers to feel the salt spray off the bow of the ship, to meander through tiny islands in the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica, Tahiti, and Europe and visit small, quaint ports that larger ships cannot access. These luxurious vessels, complete with billowing, white sails, carry passengers into a bygone era of exploration and romance on the high seas.

Windstar


Dreaming of something different and unique? Windstar cruises might be for you. Sailing under the banner of its appropriate catch phrase 180 degrees from ordinary, Windstar offers a luxury on-board product and superb signature cuisine by renowned L.A. chef Joachim Splichal, yet with a casual, intimate ambiance and dress code. Windstar is truly a different experience. Cruises that offer a quiet pace of a sail yacht, yet with amenities that match the freedom of the name Windstar.

If you’ve sailed with Windstar before, you know how it feels to be on board as the sails unfurl, the wind catches, and you head off on an adventure that’s like being on your own private sailing yacht. Escape from your reality to our world of complete serenity. Indulge your senses on Windstar, let yourself go.
If you’re new to the Windstar experience, welcome. Prepare for a journey that’s carefully designed to deliver the things people dream of: freedom, romance, luxury, privilege – all real, all possible, on Windstar under brilliant white sails. The cruise line is known for quiet and peaceful sailings and quality space ratio that will not leave you feeling like a sardine.

Windjammer Cruises

Windjammer has been cruising "down island" for more than 50 years. Like the pirates of yesteryear, they know all the right people in all the right places. Windjammer's tour planners spend grueling hours researching and selecting onshore excursions that are fun, authentic, and designed to put you face - to - face with the local enviornment and culture. Each day, shipmates may be offered a selection of 3-4 tours that range from mellow (snorkeling tours) to active (hiking) to adrenaline-pumped (all-terrain vehicle jungle adventures).

Dining aboard Windjammer is casual and relaxed. No tuxedos, ties or feather boas required. Come in a bathing suit and t-shirt if you like- just bring an appetite.