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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

I have used the laundry on 28 cruises, everything always comes back great but I bring very washable items. The laundry is critical for my goal to never check my luggage. Love it. Happy Sailing.

Good Luck mouth pain is grim. When this ordeal is over let us know how you fared. Do not let one incident ruin it for you for what you love to do in the future.

We are on the 18 day Canary Islands, to Portugal, N. Africa to Spain April 2025. Looks great. I have begun my research, this will be our 29 th on WS, 2nd time on the Pride we like the ship. Happy Sailing to us.