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Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises    Ship: Wind Star

Ports of Call: Colon, San Blas Islands, Panama Canal, Coiba Island, Golfito, Bahia Drake, Puerto Caldera

Departs: Sat. 1/5/13     Returns: Sat. 1/12/13     Nights: 7

In late 1986, the first commercial sailing vessel built in 60 years slipped out of a French dry-dock in Le Havre. Although the towering sails echoed a bygone era of explorers, the msy Wind Star, with ...  Expand

In late 1986, the first commercial sailing vessel built in 60 years slipped out of a French dry-dock in Le Havre. Although the towering sails echoed a bygone era of explorers, the msy Wind Star, with its sleek lines and computerized controls, was revolutionary in concept and design. Windstars ships are officially motored-sail- yachts (msy), but the designation belies the vessels unique rigging. Unfurling in two minutes at the push of a button, billowing white sails reach to the sky. All functions are operated from the bridge by computer microchips and navigational devices. The unusual open-bridge operation allows guests to drop by and acquaint themselves with the veteran captains and officers who demonstrate the ships intriguing capabilities to modern day explorers. A new era in luxury cruising was now being pioneered by Windstar Cruises.
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Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises    Ship: Wind Star

Ports of Call: Puerto Caldera, Bahia Drake, Golfito, Coiba Island, Panama Canal, San Blas Islands, Colon

Departs: Sat. 1/26/13     Returns: Sat. 2/2/13     Nights: 7

In late 1986, the first commercial sailing vessel built in 60 years slipped out of a French dry-dock in Le Havre. Although the towering sails echoed a bygone era of explorers, the msy Wind Star, with ...  Expand

In late 1986, the first commercial sailing vessel built in 60 years slipped out of a French dry-dock in Le Havre. Although the towering sails echoed a bygone era of explorers, the msy Wind Star, with its sleek lines and computerized controls, was revolutionary in concept and design. Windstars ships are officially motored-sail- yachts (msy), but the designation belies the vessels unique rigging. Unfurling in two minutes at the push of a button, billowing white sails reach to the sky. All functions are operated from the bridge by computer microchips and navigational devices. The unusual open-bridge operation allows guests to drop by and acquaint themselves with the veteran captains and officers who demonstrate the ships intriguing capabilities to modern day explorers. A new era in luxury cruising was now being pioneered by Windstar Cruises.
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