Windstar Launches 2013 Caribbean and Costa Rica Voyage Collection

Offering Exceptional Early Booking Savings of Up to $900 Per Person

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Dec 08, 2011, 04:27 ET

SEATTLE, Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, is launching its collection of 2013 Caribbean and Costa Rica voyages with exceptional early booking savings of up to $900 per person on select sailings when booked by February 24, 2012.

Three diverse Caribbean itineraries and two exotic Costa Rica itineraries comprise the collection which is offered November 2012 through March 2013.

Windstar's Caribbean Sailings:
	Flavors of the Caribbean
	Experience the eclectic Caribbean sailing from Dutch St. Maarten to French-influenced Martinique. Seven-day sailings on Wind Surf round trip from Philipsburg, St. Maarten visit Le Marin, Martinique; Pigeon Island, St. Lucia; Roseau, Dominica; Les Saintes, Guadeloupe; and Basseterre, St. Kitts. Departures: December 8, 22, 2012; January 5, 26; February 9, 23; and March 9, 23, 2013. Early booking savings fares start from $1,799 per person, double occupancy.

	Jewels of the Windward Islands
	Sail to the unspoiled Grenadines and explore the rugged natural beauty of St. Lucia and beyond. Seven-day sailings on Wind Spirit round trip from Bridgetown, Barbados visit Pigeon Island, St. Lucia; Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Tobago Keys, St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Mayreau, St. Vincent and the Grenadines; and St. George's, Grenada. Departures: December 22, 29, 2012; January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; and March 2, 9, 16, 2013. Early booking savings fares start from $1,999 per person, double occupancy.

	Yachtsman's Caribbean
	Discover a yachtsman's paradise while visiting exclusive ports like glamorous St. Barts and the enchanting British Virgin Islands. Seven-day sailings on Wind Surf round trip from Philipsburg, St. Maarten visit Falmouth Harbour, Antigua; Soper's Hole, Tortola; Jost van Dyke, B.V.I.; Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.; and Gustavia, St. Barthelemy. Departures: December 1, 15, 29, 2012; January 12, 19; February 2, 16; and March 2, 16, 2013. Early booking savings fares start from $1,799 per person, double occupancy.

Windstar's Costa Rica Sailings:
	Passage Through Panama
	Prepare to be amazed by the incredible wildlife in Costa Rica before traversing the equally impressive Panama Canal. Seven-day sailings on Wind Star between Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica and Colon, Panama visit Bahia Drake, Costa Rica; Golfito, Costa Rica; Isla de Coiba, Panama; Panama Canal Transit; and San Blas, Panama. Departures: November 24; December 15, 22, 29, 2012; January 5, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; and March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2013. Early booking savings fares start from $2,199 per person, double occupancy.

	Naturally Costa Rica
	Dive, kayak, hike or photograph your way through some of the world's most diverse and exotic wildlife destinations. Seven-day sailings on Wind Star round trip Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica visit San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua; Playas del Coco, Costa Rica; Quepos, Costa Rica; Bahia Drake, Costa Rica; Curu, Costa Rica; and Tortgua Island, Costa Rica. Departures: December 1, 8, 2012; January 12, 19, 2013. Early booking savings fares start from $1,999 per person, double occupancy.

Windstar also offers hotel and land packages which combine easily with voyages to create one seamless vacation experience. Hotel packages allow guests to enjoy Caribbean islands, Costa Rica or Panama and are available pre- or post-cruise for one, two, or three nights in the following cities: Bridgetown, Barbados; Colon, Panama; San Jose, Costa Rica; Marigot, St. Martin; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Windstar's Monteverde, Costa Rica and Tortuguero, Costa Rica land packages are a great way to extend a Costa Rica voyage on shore and provides intimate, escorted group tours that are expertly crafted complete with sightseeing, transfers, accommodations, porterage, and daily breakfast.

For more information about Caribbean and Costa Rica itineraries, hotel and land packages, contact a travel professional, visit WindstarCruises.com, or call 800-258-7245.

Early booking savings fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, for Category B stateroom. Fares are in US dollars, cruise only, and include non-discountable amounts. Taxes are additional. Offer is not combinable with any other promotional offers. New bookings only. Offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn or modified at Windstar's discretion at any time. Certain restrictions apply. Offer expires February 24, 2012.

About Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and the ability to visit hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312 guests, the luxurious yachts of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For more information including rates and itineraries, contact a professional travel agent or call Windstar at 800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises online at WindstarCruises.com. Windstar Cruises can also be followed on Windstar's Facebook and Twitter fan pages.

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