photoguy66degrees Posted February 11, 2011 #26 Share Posted February 11, 2011 My wife are planning to do the Barbados > St. Maarten trip Jan 2012 on the Wind Surf. We have cruised on the Princess and RCCL ships near this time of year with no issues. She has an issue with some sea sickness on smaller boats and wonder if this is a good time of year for this particular cruise on this particular ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted February 11, 2011 #27 Share Posted February 11, 2011 The Windsurf does not sail Barbados-St. Maarten. In Jan 2012, it's sailing only St Maarten-St. Maarten. Is this the cruise you are asking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoguy66degrees Posted February 12, 2011 #28 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I could be wrong -- of course -- but this certainly seems to start in Barbados and end up in St. Maarten and that is what Amex is selling to. https://www.americanexpresscruise.com/cruises/cruisedetail.jsp?cobrand=15558&pid=15558&langrecno=1&sessionid=8A388F9BFE54E24C2C7B7B2380216FCD.tomcat&javascript=&jsessionid=8A388F9BFE54E24C2C7B7B2380216FCD.tomcat&specialofferproviderrecno=-99&amexrecno=138159&recno=22187408&isgalileo=false&clr=24 Sailing Date(s): 07 Jan, 2012 Ship Rating: N/A Itinerary Information at a Glance DayPort of CallArrivalDeparture0 Bridgetown 10:00 PM 1 Mayreau Grenadines 9:00 AM 5:00 PM 2 Pigeon Island 8:00 AM 4:00 PM 3 Martinique 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 4 Portsmouth 11:00 AM 8:00 PM 5 At Sea 6 St. Barthelemy 8:00 AM 11:59 PM 7 Philipsburg St. Maarten 7:00 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted February 12, 2011 #29 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I don't think AMEX's page is correct; I don't find this itinerary on any online TA, and it's not what Windstar's webpage shows. Appears the Windsurf will change from a Barbados-Barbados itinerary in 2012 and go to the St. Maarten-St. Maarten. I would double check before you purchase that itinerary: http://www.windstarcruises.com/carribean-cruises-4120107-6923.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoguy66degrees Posted February 12, 2011 #30 Share Posted February 12, 2011 That is a first for me with Amex, since 1974, never had something wrong. I had checked the WindStar Cruises website and saw all of that and had not moved anywhere close to calling or booking. Just shopping. The program was to get to Martinique, which I have managed to miss after touching almost everything else in the Caribbean plus I liked the other locales on the itinerary. I am supposed to do two back to back stints in the Antarctica in late January and into February 2012 and so will have to sort it all out again, from scratch. Although the January 14, 2012, Wind Surf schedule looks attractive. Thanks for the catch and passing along your knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagogal Posted February 12, 2011 #31 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I could be wrong -- of course -- but this certainly seems to start in Barbados and end up in St. Maarten and that is what Amex is selling to. https://www.americanexpresscruise.com/cruises/cruisedetail.jsp?cobrand=15558&pid=15558&langrecno=1&sessionid=8A388F9BFE54E24C2C7B7B2380216FCD.tomcat&javascript=&jsessionid=8A388F9BFE54E24C2C7B7B2380216FCD.tomcat&specialofferproviderrecno=-99&amexrecno=138159&recno=22187408&isgalileo=false&clr=24 Sailing Date(s): 07 Jan, 2012 Ship Rating: N/A Itinerary Information at a Glance DayPort of CallArrivalDeparture0 Bridgetown 10:00 PM 1 Mayreau Grenadines 9:00 AM 5:00 PM 2 Pigeon Island 8:00 AM 4:00 PM 3 Martinique 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 4 Portsmouth 11:00 AM 8:00 PM 5 At Sea 6 St. Barthelemy 8:00 AM 11:59 PM 7 Philipsburg St. Maarten 7:00 AM Could this be the one time repositioning cruise? We did one of those for our honeymoon several years on the Windsurf. Dover England to Lisbon Portugal. (Fabulous trip!) Back then, Windsurf did the Baltic in the summer and then the Med for a few weeks and then the crossing to the Caribbean for winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted February 13, 2011 #32 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Could this be the one time repositioning cruise? Doesn't show up as one on Windstar's webpage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovecruisingtoo Posted February 14, 2011 #33 Share Posted February 14, 2011 My wife and I have purchased the All Inclusive Beverage Pkg on both Windstar cruises we have been on. That way, your not worried about what you ordered, how many you ordered, it includes a bottle of wine every night, and also includes as much from your cabin mini bar you care to drink. We go through tons of bottled water which is also included. I highly recommend it. In fact, just booked the 2/27/11 Windsurf and added it to our package! Can't wait! It's so nice to have bartenders bring or pour you a drink without even asking! If I may ask, what is the cost of the Beverage Package? Also, can just one person in the cabin order the package? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomstur Posted February 14, 2011 #34 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I don't have the exact cost in front of me, but I'm pretty sure it was just under $400pp. I am not sure if they will sell it to one person in a cabin, but my guess will be no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reposant Posted February 14, 2011 #35 Share Posted February 14, 2011 It's $49/pp/per day. Just got off Wind Surf two weeks ago, and that was the package offered. We brought 6 bottles of our own wine and were charged a reasonable $15 corking fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mands&Ian Posted February 14, 2011 #36 Share Posted February 14, 2011 If I may ask, what is the cost of the Beverage Package? Also, can just one person in the cabin order the package? Thanks. Yes, just one person in the cabin can order the package. Mands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkismom Posted February 20, 2011 #37 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I clicked on the info for drink pkgs & nothing came up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katbird93 Posted February 21, 2011 #38 Share Posted February 21, 2011 The beverage package on the Windspirit this past week was $394.45 per person ($49 x 7 days + 15% gratuity). You can do only one person per cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelswithmonkey Posted February 21, 2011 #39 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I'm thinking of booking the eastbound Hamilton, Bermuda to Lisbon TA in April 2012 on the Windstar. Does anyone have any cabin preferences for an eastbound TA? I was thinking a midships starboard cabin. Southern exposure and a minimum of ships movement. For those who have been on an eastbound TA does this sound reasonable? Thanks, Travelswithmonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Dubai Posted March 14, 2011 #40 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I am just about to book my first cruise with Windstar on Windspirt and would love some advice in cabin selection. I am looking at Cat B Deck 1. The following cabins are still available 101/102/103/104/105/106/112/121/140. Any comments would be great.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovecruisingtoo Posted March 15, 2011 #41 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I am just about to book my first cruise with Windstar on Windspirt and would love some advice in cabin selection. I am looking at Cat B Deck 1. The following cabins are still available 101/102/103/104/105/106/112/121/140. Any comments would be great.:) If it were me, I would book cabin 112 - trying to stay mid ship. The problem with 121, and it is minor, is that it is right next to the stairs. There will be some limited noise from people climbing them. The others are far aft. Again, not really a problem. Bottom line is that any cabin will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Dubai Posted March 19, 2011 #42 Share Posted March 19, 2011 If it were me, I would book cabin 112 - trying to stay mid ship. The problem with 121, and it is minor, is that it is right next to the stairs. There will be some limited noise from people climbing them. The others are far aft. Again, not really a problem. Bottom line is that any cabin will be great. Many thanks to you. I have now booked Windspirit Ex Rome on 7 May 2011 and really looking forward to trying Windstar as have only experienced the larger cruise ships Celebrity. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal2RCCL Posted March 20, 2011 #43 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I'm hoping a seasoned Windstar cruiser can answer this question... Are the beds in the cabin true queen sized or can they be split into 2 twins if needed? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted March 20, 2011 #44 Share Posted March 20, 2011 The beds can be split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Windjammer Posted March 22, 2011 #45 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The bed seemed to be larger than a queen, almost like a king bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windstar Cruises Posted April 8, 2011 #46 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hi ChefChick, Listed below is some more information about our beverage packages offered onboard: Option 1 Beverage Package: Unlimited premium cocktails, wines and champagnes, imported and domestic beers, soft drinks, and bottled water for $49 US per person, per day. (Wine and champagne selections by the glass based on bottles of up to $42 US. Super Premium Cognacs, Deluxe Cognacs and mini-bar not included. A 15% service charge applies. Beverage packages must be purchased in advance or on the first day of the cruise). Option 2 Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package: Unlimited non-alcoholic wines and beers, virgin cocktails, soft drinks and bottled water for $18 US per person, per day. (Mini-bar not included. A 15% service charge applies). Beverage packages must be purchased in advance or on the first day of the cruise). Hope this helps. We look forward to having you aboard the Wind Surf! Best, Megan Windstar Social Media Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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