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So we know wine is permitted to be brought on board during a cruise on the motor yachts. We’re Heading off on The Wind Surf soon. Can anybody attest to being permitted to bring wine on board a Windstar SAILING SHIP (sorry for shouting ) during the cruise. Thank you

I hope this is the correct forum. Can anyone confirm if U.S. citizens leaving SXM go thru U.S. customs and or immigration procedure, or does this not occur until you arrive back in the U.S.A. Also any anecdotal information about whether JFK Miami or Charlotte are more or less desirable for dealing with customs and immigration would be welcome. Thank you.

Oops thanks for that correction Misty. Since Wind Spirit has left FP, it is worth asking Windstar if Starlink is now installed and available on the Wind Spirit.

Hi everyone, I know the standard suites on all the sailing ships are 188 sq ft. Are there any differences whatsoever once you get inside. Just want to confirm if say the Wind Spirit suites are identical to the Wind Surf suites. Thanks Edit: We want to know how much space we are giving up for storage compared to the yachts

I think it’s one connection per passenger . You can connect two devices but your room mate will have to disconnect, If you have friends in another cabin, maybe you could use their name and cabin number to log in, but they would have to be disconnected. If you enjoy four or more drinks a day, consider the all in package. Also please note that Starlink (superior internet connectivity) is unavailable in FP so the internet that you do get will be sketchy

My experience overall with the company is that the head office can overcomplicate things with their various offerings. Even now they are offering two 7 day back to back cruises on windsurf in march for about $2600 each. However if you take up their 14 day offering (amounting to the same dates march 9 thru 23rd) they want $8,000. That’s just an example. But I look at things on the whole when it comes to Windstar, and have benefited more from their wonkiness than I’ve suffered. I don’t think they’re intending to annoy the guests as they muddle along. I’d also have to add that any weirdness from head office is massively offset by the treatment we receive from the crew once were on board. Just my opinion but as a four star general! 😎 I love the loyalty program

Congrats Misty morning, glad it all worked out, and thanks for the windsurf review, we’re heading to the windsurf next month.

We were on 89 as well at commencement of our last cruise. Although Windstar’s policy is that you will not be upgraded to 4stars till the end of your cruise, I approached reception on day 4 of our cruise and she was delighted to switch on our free internet (laundry was already no charge due to length of cruise). Prelog (ceo) actually joined our cruise shortly after. He was hired some months maybe a year or so even before. As I stated earlier Windstar will not apply any discounts or obc to reduced rate cruises. Finally I would only add that for reception to know that a 4 star passenger is not entitled to free laundry/internet 15% shop discount, head office would have to send them a note attached to the passengers names. I don’t think they have sunk to that level of churlishness yet. Sorry, one more addendum, it could be that where we may have got lucky was when the receptionist waived the rule about when you get 4star treatment, by upgrading our status mid cruise (not official windstar policy)

Honestly just go to reception onboard and tell them to turn on your wi fi and assign your suite to free laundry. They’ll see your 4 star status in the system, job done.

I understand no %discount and no cash obc, but I am shocked about the free laundry and free wifi being excluded. Have you called back in for a second opinion on that?

Wilhelm the hotel manager greeted us when we embarked in Miami back in April ‘23. He came half way down the gangplank to grab our bags, we politely demurred, so he said “But I must !” He was an utter diamond, we were sorry to lose him when his contracted ended (In Lisbon I think). I’m glad to see he’s back making everybody happy.

dandee I’m not following your thinking, bottom lines are more to do with current balance sheet than the price that was paid for the vessel decades ago,

Thank you Misty, great stuff. May I assume the crew are their usual awesome selves?

Thank for such a full response, and very reassuring too.

Joining the windsurf in March in the Caribbean, by my calculation there are ten tender stops on our 14 day cruise. Can anybody comment on speed and efficiency of the tender service. Thank you Should add it’s our first time on the surf so any other comments much appreciated.

Much appreciated Misty Morning, thank you.

I should have asked this earlier. Is Wavefinder technology available on Windsurf? I am particularly interested in keeping track of on board expenses from the tv in the suite, as opposed to having to ask reception for a printout every couple of days. Thanks again

Thanks Piedpiper, I also noticed that starlink is unavailable in FP so that explains why windspirit does not have it. we’ve noticed a bit improvement in speed where starlink is available on Windstar

WELL DONE CCC. You’ll love Windstar.

Just wondering if anybody can confirm if StarLink has been added to Windsurf yet. Looking at sailing with her in March. Any comments on condition of the ship would be most welcome. I know there is a two step refurb starting next November 2024. Thank you and Happy New Year to all.

I was on the Legend last spring, and got the sense there was some passive aggressive push back going on from the kitchen. The vegan, plant based and sugar free options were abysmal. As mentioned previously, the plant based burger was not to be taken seriously. I’ll eat anything and am well pleased with my dining options on Windstar, but I empathize with passengers who have special dietary requirements.

I was never certain the sailing ships were going to last, this is great news!

based on what you wrote, skip the beverage package, as stated above all non alcoholic beverages are included in your fare. On recent cruises we’ve been asked to keep bags indoors until 06.00 a.m. then place outside suite

As best I can recall we were not given $ obc as three star passengers either, because our ticket was discounted, but we enjoyed the % off of purchases on board that normally apply to three star passengers . Our fare was based on an interline discount.