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I think WS will lose out a lot in Tahiti it was so magical on the Spirit,all that beauty in the Laguna with the added benefit of the reflections of the sails in the water. Happy Sailing. We love the Caribbean.

We love the sailing ships. Our background, I have sailed my entire life as a teen with my father in the Caribbean, my husband loves boats and being on a boat. We started with the Surf in 1999, going on our 30 th cruise with WS. Two have been on the motors ( one before the stretch one after the stretch ) and another on the motor in 2025, Canary Islands. We think the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Tahiti scream for the sailing ships. When WS started going to Tahiti again we took the Spirit across the Pacific and did the 1st cruise back, it was fabulous, sailing ships were made for the Laguna, incredibly beautiful. I am aging myself, remember Adventures In Paradise, Gardner McKay. We went to Greenland on the Pride, motor ship, last year it was out of this world. The difference for us is on a sailing ship you do not mind no balconies because the decks are so big even on a full ship it never feels full. There is a different feel for us. We think on the motor ships, for us, we have to have a balcony even though they are French balconies and the price points are rather high. We think the sailing ships are more " outdoor ", " fresh air". We think the visuals on the ship itself are so beautiful with the sails. The sailing ships are different, the motors are great but truly sailing is the name of the game for us. However, you can not go wrong with Windstar Cruises. Happy Sailing, Welcome to WS Cruises.

Yes you can, we always ask to sit alone. After 2 nights the mailer d knows. It is not like we are not social we simply like each other after 51 years of marriage. We would never sit with anyone we did not know simply the way we are. We have on many occasions eaten with people we meet but we love being alone together. Never any pressure to socialize on the ship. Happy Sailing

Plus the Spirit seems to be going back. Tahiti yearns for sails in my unbiased opinion.

They look great. Exciting. Brava Windstar. PS Still love the sails!

It really depends where, example we did the Greenland trip last fall and had experts lecture. On the sea days there were 2 lectures each day on all things ice, photo presentations etc. It was terrific. They were incredible. Sea days in the Caribbean are normally quiet: dip in pool, read, gaze, hot tub, read, eat, gab totally relaxing. On crossings they have funny activities, games, trivia, cards, puzzles etc, bring good books and many people share books. There is always a variety. Your choice be social or do absolutely nothing, all good. Happy Sailing

You are right, it simply made sense, because canceling 3 months out for a charter made no sense. I love WS 29 cruises and I put myself in their place: it will cost these folks more, Tahiti is difficult to get to certainly harder than Europe or the Caribbean, they looked forward to it, made plans, made reservations, took vacation time, they need some compassion here.

Good research. So close in date, I agree with you. It is inappropriate. As far as airlines and distance we are not talking Caribbean, it is in the middle of the Pacific not easy to get to. I am sorry you will not get to experience all of WS positives. Whatever you decide I wish you the best.

Yes we have, thanks for that. There are two things that got us started with WS Cruises, we adore being on the water, I have been sailing my entire life, lived in coastal MA my whole life except then I lived/ studied//worked in Europe. We do not like driving vacations with the exception of Québec, sane, friendly drivers. ( we have driven all over Europe and S. America and a lot of the US )( Driving is not relaxing for us ) We discovered the Wind Surf in 1999, we were sold. Yes, in the planning independent Greek Islands, more island hopping and Italy, inland, trains. When we take WS Cruises on a trip my planning and research is probably extreme. Normally we get drivers, some of whom have become friends. Travel is a passion for us and being on the Surf in the winter for vacations is heaven, me getting out of New England's grim weather for am always cold. Big difference for us trips and vacations. I am so grateful for all of it. We are not wealthy , teacher and child psychologist, travel is the passion. I love your passion for Greece. Happy Dreaming, Traveling, Vacationing and Learning to us all.

I think floor five too, we loved our room walk down the hall voila the bow's hot tub, great place outside 545 is good.All are Star category, I prefer the Ocean category with the sitting are near the window/balcony but in this case you will be happy with 545. Enjoy and Happy Sailing

I would imagine that is the WS reason, certainly not right to disappoint all those guests. Given that, as much as I adore Paris I would stay away from Paris this summer, given the Surfing Olympics are in Tahiti would stay away there too. I hope Flightmedic555 calls WS back and try to get every dime he can from this inconvenience and goes on this cruise when there is only pure beauty. Happy Sailing

Not sure sales are slow... my cruise for April 2025 almost completely full, my cruise this past January usually on the slowest weeks almost full. Given complications with airfares, families, hotels, applying for vacation time etc I do think if it was a charter this close to the date that really is not right. Perhaps some can jump to other time but really it is such an inconvenience.Plus if you measure good will and referrals. For example we probably have referred friends and family, friends and friends of friends over 150 people over the years, do you think that passenger will do the same. Revenue is more than a passenger. Too bad WS does not give the reason. Happened to my sister last summer Alaska and it was mechanical issue, huge difference.

That is really a shame, I have never heard of WS canceling a cruise so close to date of a sailing. I am curious if it is some issue with the ship or a large group charter, which in that case is wrong due to timing. Being a WS fan, seriously I do not blame you if it was a charter to be angry and a never again. Try to find out what the reason is. Might settle things for you. Good Luck

I am so very sorry for your heart breaking story. But, Look at you, brava, you went and did it and unfortunate things did happen but you did it. If you went on this cruise you can do about anything. You are embracing your moments how beautiful. All the best. Happier Sailing in the future. 😻Susanne

I too hope you are well. Once this ordeal is over, evaluate what is important to you, what you love doing and try again. Rooting for you. Happy Sailing