Stephanie Serino's Travel Blog

Windstar Cruises announced the purchase of three Seabourn ships yesterday (here's a link to the press release ). The original Seabourn fleet consisting of 208-passenger yachts  Seabourn Pride  (1988), Seabourn Spirit  (1989), and  Seabourn Legend  (1988) will join Windstar's fleet of three tall-masted sailing ships Wind Spirit (1988), Wind Star (1986), and Wind Surf (1990).  The Seabourn Pride will be the first ship to enter Windstar's fleet in April of 2014.  After renovations, the re-branded and re-named Pride will set sail a month later in the Mediterranean in May 2014; voyages are expected to go on sale in May of this year. Windstar will take possession of Seabourn Legend in April 2015 and Seabourn Spirit in May 2015. The yachts will start sailing in May of 2015 following their dry-dock period. This is a great move for Windstar Cruises, allowing them to expand to new destinations. They recently announced that the ...

Join my husband Michael and me on a Windstar Cruises sailing from Turkey through the Greek Islands to Athens. Come aboard our ‘private yacht’ and enjoy the treasures of the Aegean Sea! We chose the perfect ship to explore these fascinating destinations. The Wind Star departs Istanbul on June 13, 2009, for a 7-night cruise to Athens (arriving June 20, 2009). Ports of call include Kusadasi (tour the ruins of Ephesus), the Aegean beach resort of Bodrum in Turkey, and the Greek Islands Santorini, Rhodes and Mykonos. Our tall-masted sailing ship accommodates a maximum of 148 guests, while the crew of 94 will pamper us onboard. She offers luxurious stateroom amenities (including iPod Nanos and Bose SoundDocks), and a Water Sports Platform with complimentary equipment. We’ll enjoy excellent cuisine with open seating and no dress codes. Of course the ship also has a pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center, casino and wireless internet access (so I can stay in touch with those of you not able to come al...