180 Reasons Why…. Windstar Cruises is 180° from Ordinary!

1 The most recent remodel of any luxury cruise line fleet
2 Sleek white sails on 200 feet tall masts
3 Casually elegant atmosphere
4 Ocean view in 100% of staterooms and suites
5 World's most romantic cruise line
6 "Signature" cuisine designed by Joachim Splichal
7 Fully stabilized sailing experience
8 Resort casual dress code - leave your tuxedo and evening gown at home
9 Queen size beds that convert to twins
10 Comprehensive "WindSpa" onboard the Wind Surf
11 Open seating dining in the Restaurant and Bistro (Wind Surf only)
12 Over 10,000 square feet of wide open, teak deck
13 Relaxing, unregimented cruise experience
14 Enough storage space in staterooms to justify "serious" over packing
15 Complimentary water sports platform onboard
16 24 hour in-cabin room service
17 Gracious Indonesian and Filipino service staff
18 Open bridge policy
19 Spacious suites on Wind Surf featuring "His" and "Her" bathrooms
20 Newly renovated fully equipped fitness centers
21 "Sail Light" cuisine designed by world renowned chef Jeanne Jones
22 Full Restaurant menu available for room service during dinner hours
23 PADI "Resort" dive program for novices
24 PADI "Certified" dive program for certified divers
25 Complimentary water sports include snorkeling, banana boat rides, 
  kayaking, windsurfing, sunfish sailboats, water skiing and more
26 Carib homeport St. Thomas visiting  ports inaccessible by larger vessels
27 Sunday sailings on Wind Surf -- perfect for honeymoons
28 Attractive air inclusive programs on Wind Star Tahiti voyages
29 New DVD players and flat screen LCD TV monitors in staterooms/suites
30 Best on-deck barbeque at sea in Tahiti (features lobster, grilled meats)
31 Internet center on board Wind Surf (8 stations for just 308 guests)
32 Interesting guest lecturers on select itineraries
33 Shallow draft vessels allow for more intimate ports of call
34 DVD player also plays CD stereo in each cabin
35 Private Tahiti beach barbeque on Motu Tapu
36 Friendly British officers
37 Small number of guests make tender service quick and easy
38 Cool wet towels greet guests returning to the ship
39 Tipping not required policy
40 Masseuse on board each vessel
41 Unique 10 and 12 day itineraries to Baltic
42 Plush terry cloth robes for two in each cabin
43 Well appointed 188 square foot cabins
44 A fly bridge deck offering the best view in the house… who needs a balcony?
45 E-mail capability fleetwide
46 Hundreds of DVDs for in-cabin viewing
47 Two 14 day voyages to the Marquesas
48 Hundreds of music CDs for in-cabin listening
49 Satellite television reception (CNN)
50 First run movies in-cabin
51 Teak woodwork trim in bathrooms
52 Captain's warmest welcome during the Officer's reception
53 Popular 14 Day Trans Atlantic voyages
54 Foremast newsletter for past guests
55 Business class air upgrades to Europe from $995
56 Back to back sailings -- great savings opportunities
57 Extensive wine collection onboard
58 Fully stocked mini bar in cabin
59 Professional security screening
60 New gangway, reception area on Wind Surf
61 New appointments to Owner's Suite 501 on Wind Surf
62 Upgraded owners Cabin 107 on Wind Spirit and Wind Star
63 Aggressive travel agent commission program
64 1 free tour conductor berth for each 10 group members
65 Professional water sports couple on board each ship
66 Air conditioned accommodations & public spaces
67 Comfortable deck areas with plenty of room to be alone
68 Two swimming pools on board the Wind Surf
69 Wrap around decks for walking or jogging
70 Beautician/hair stylist on board each ship
71 Attractive co-operative marketing collateral material for promotion
72 Efficient embarkation & disembarkation procedures
73 Indoor and outdoor Verandah café for breakfast and lunch
74 Professional Host and Hostess team onboard
75 Daily port briefing in the lounge
76 Live music group offers hours of entertainment with dancing in the lounge
77 Casino on board each ship with card table and slot machines.
78 National Flag Carrier of Tahiti (Air Tahiti Nui) is Windstar partner
79 VIP program welcomes past WLCL passengers with Alumnus savings
80 Hors d'oeuvres served daily with cocktails in lounge and on deck
81 Select port calls include local folkloric singers and dancers
82 Perfect size ships for small groups
83 Perfect for incentive groups as the majority of cabins are the same size
84 Perfect for full ship charters - easy to manage group with a corporate identity
85 On-deck appetizers and afternoon tea served daily
86 Variety of soups and salads with low fat and low calorie menus
87 Large menu selection without any premium charges for lobster or steak
88 Sail and Save rates -- attractive and simple pricing structure
89 Elevators on board Wind Surf
90 New Terrace Bar on board Wind Surf
91 Laundry service on board
92 Cigars under the stars
93 www.romanceundersail.com with special pre-cruise gift ordering
94 Special voyage section of website for destination details
95 Experience section of web site for on-board services and amenities
96 NBC Today Show Honeymoon of choice
97 Perfect for celebrating anniversaries and honeymoons
98 Perfect for celebrating birthdays and romantic getaways
99 Excellent shore excursion program designed for couples and smaller groups
100 Continental breakfast served on deck early each morning
101 88 service staff for 148 guests on Wind Star
102 www.windstarcruises.com with detailed itineraries, maps and shore excursions
103 Interesting repositioning voyages
104 Overnight port of call in Malta
105 Greece/Turkey program - 7 Days between Athens and Istanbul
106 Financial stability of Holland America Line and the Carnival Corporation
107 88 service staff for 148 guests on Wind Spirit
108 Visits to scenic National Park System of Costa Rica (Pacific side)
109 Intriguing itinerary to Belize and the Mayan Riviera
110 Overnight port of call in Bora Bora
111 190 service staff for 308 guests on Wind Surf
112 Snorkel equipment provided on-board
113 Made to order omelet station in Verandah
114 Fresh seafood served onboard
115 Proud participants in American Express Cruise Privileges Program
116  (value added for Platinum members)
117 Easily accessible beds with space underneath for a suitcase or two
118 Interesting onboard boutiques offer a range of local and international items
119 Overnight port of call in Monte Carlo
120 Ship board Photographer on Wind Surf
121 24 hour staffed reception
122 Attentive housekeeping staff
123 Most highly recommended parasailing excursion in Tahiti
124 Visits to ancient Mauri's by four wheel drive Range Rover in Moorea
125 Dramatic sail away to the sounds of Vangelis' Conquest of Paradise
126 Dive locations with easy access by zodiac and zillingers onboard
127 Overnight port of call in Venice
128 Malta to Venice itinerary (and reverse)
129 Overnight port of call in Marseille
130 Panama Canal cruises in '05
131 Gleaming white ships with a shallow draft for entering the smaller ports
132 Visits charming Portofino
133 Overnight port of call in Moorea
134 Sea salt scrub in the WindSpa
135 Lead rate of $2,795 air inclusive to Tahiti
136 Comfortable cushioned deck chairs
137 Nice to Rome itinerary (and reverse)
138 Compass Rose lounge on Wind Surf
139 Easy reservation service for Wind Surf Bistro
140 Onboard port information desk
141 Sweet dreams pillow chocolates
142 Lead rate of $1,595 to Caribbean
143 Variety of exercise classes offered
144 Satellite telephone service available
145 Excellent libraries on board
146 Fresh fruit in cabins and suites
147 Outfit yourself with "Windstar Wear" prior to departure
148 Sauteed crab cakes - a delectable appetizer
149 Surf and Turf menu option each week
150 Vegetarian alternatives for all meals
151 Calorie/Fat content info provided for Sail Light options
152 Lead rate of $1,495 to Europe
153 Onboard ratings of over 8.5 (on a scale of 1 to 9) for overall onboard experience
154 eBrochure available on website
155 Barcelona to Nice itinerary (and reverse)
156 Special opportunities for wine groups
157 Adjoining cabins for friends and relatives traveling together
158 Specialty soaps and toiletries in cabin
159 Idyllic cruise and five star luxury vacation options for couples
160 Lisbon to Dover (and reverse) itinerary
161 Crew show on select sailings
162 Captain's farewell reception
163 Past guest reception
164 Board games available in library
165 Rome to Malta itinerary (and reverse)
166 Quiz the captain or officer at watch on astronomy
167 Review the charts with the captain or officer at watch in the Bridge
168 Spot the ship from ashore at night -- beautifully lit masts
169 Be the envy of every other ship you pass
170 Learn first hand what 180 degrees from ordinary means
171 Experience some of the best food in the world
172 Learn how to be pampered by the best the crew of any small ship afloat
173 Lisbon to Barcelona itinerary (and reverse)
174 Be pleasantly surprised when the staff know your name and your preferences
175 Feel like a welcome member of the family instead of a passenger on a ship
176 Experience the warm feeling of "coming home" on your next Windstar cruise
177 Holiday and New Year's sailings with festive activities
178 Named to Conde Nast's Gold List of the World's Best Places to Stay in 2004
179 Recommend Magazine's Reader's Choice Awards named Windstar
#2 in the "Best Small Ship" category
180 Named one of the 50 best honeymoons by Modern Bride in 2003