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Sailing under the banner of its appropriate catch phrase 180 degrees from ordinary, Windstar offers a luxury on-board product and superb signature cuisine by renowned L.A. chef Joachim Splichal, yet w

Sailing under the banner of its appropriate catch phrase 180 degrees from ordinary, Windstar offers a luxury on-board product and superb signature cuisine by renowned L.A. chef Joachim Splichal, yet with a casual, intimate ambiance and dress code. In keeping with the ship ambiance, Windstar guests leave their ties and formal wear at home. By day, shorts and light shirts are the norm. For dinner and later in the evening, women typically wear casual sun dresses or pant suits, and men can be found in a pair of light-weight slacks and a polo or button-up shirt. Dinner is served with one open seating. An award-winning line, Windstar’s four sail cruise ships ply uncommon, small-ship destinations, including Costa Rica, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Panama Canal, Virgin Islands, Greek and Turkish Isles, French and Italian Rivieras, Italy’s Amalfi coast, and the Windward Islands from Barbados. Windstar Cruises finished among the top three small ship lines in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Survey and has been the top cruise line for destinations the past five years.

Cuisine from Celebrity Restauranteurs

We invited celebrity chefs to unleash their creativity to create Windstar signature cuisine. Imagine appetizers of seared scallops or chilled papaya soup that make your taste buds dance. Grilled king salmon in a creamy horseradish sauce, or rack of lamb Provencal with succulent roasted potatoes. Followed by a warm chocolate torte with hazelnut sauce that melts on your tongue. Yum. And of course, we offer fine wines and champagnes as well as cognac and whiskey served under the canopy of stars.

If you're feeling guilty after all that indulgence, or just wont to eat a bit lighter, you'll want to sample the healthful Sail Light Menus created by Jeanne Jones -- featuring fresh and tantalizing vegetarian cuisine such as mushroom quesadillas and homemade spinach ravioli.Bon Appetite.

Tipping Info

We sail under a "tipping not required" policy. That means the company policy expressly forbids any form of solicitation. Of course, staff members may accept gratuities when they are voluntarily offered for exceptional and outstanding service.

Children on Board

Children, especially infants and toddlers, are not encouraged aboard Windstar cruises. The intimate ship size and unregimented atmosphere are adult in orientation and do not provide for the care, supervision, or entertainment of children. Children occupying staterooms as the third person are charged the applicable "third person" rate, which is available on request.

In May 1998, a new generation of Windstar ship emerged. The five-masted Wind Surf (formerly Club Med I) will embark on inaugural French & Italian Riviera cruises. Accommodating 312 guests, the Wind Surf adds two major features to the Windstar Experience. The ship carries 30 deluxe suites (376 square feet) with convertible twin/queen bed, separate living areas and his and her bathrooms

Ship Data

Ship Rating: 5 Stars

Ship Profile & Stats

Bahamas Built: 1990
Length: 617 ft
Draft:
Cruising Speed: 12 knots
Crew Members:
Gross Tonnage: 14,745 tonnes
Capacity: 308
Space Ratio/Passenger: 47.26 ft/pass
Nationality of Crew: Indonesian/Filipino
Nationality of Officers: Dutch/European
Nationality of Dining Staff: Indonesian/Filipino

Where do you fly into: Rome, Italy Leonardo Da Vinci / Fiumicino (FCO)

Where do you fly out of: Nice France Cote D’azur (NCE)

The ship sails on sunday 22May11 at 5pm so your plane must land in Rome no later than 1pm. It is strongly recommended that you arrive by Saturday the 21st in Rome

How Do You Get To The Ship
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This could not be easier as your round trip transport from the airport to the ship and back is included in your package.


Details of the cruise ports are being finalized but will generally follow the route below, providing a combination of small intimate ports as well as some larger ones great for special adventures and great shopping.

DayDestinationArriveDepart
Saturday - 5/21 Rome, Italy Pre-Cruise Hotel Party Pre-Cruise Hotel Party
Sunday - 5/22 Rome, Italy ---- 5:00PM
Monday - 5/23 Portoferraio, Italy 8:00AM 5:00PM
Tuesday - 5/24 Portofino, Italy 8:00AM 5:00PM
Wednesday - 5/25 Cannes, France 8:00AM Overnight
Thursday - 5/26 Cannes, France Overnight Midnight
Friday - 5/27 St Tropez 8:00AM Midnight
Saturday - 5/28 Monte Carlo 8:00AM Overnight
Sunday - 5/29 Monte Carlo Overnight Midnight
Monday 5/30 Nice, France 8:00AM

Rome

2,500 years of history are woven into the fabric of modern Rome. You can feel it in the glory of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Or as you wander sidestreets that open onto piazzas, fountains, Bernini sculpture, and elegant courtyards. Famous treasures are legion in Rome: the Colosseum…the Forum…St. Peter’s Cathedral…the Trevi Fountain…the Spanish Steps. Take time out between sights to do as the Romans do: enjoy a three-hour lunch, shop, people-watch, or savor the best gelati in theworld.

Portofino

Portofino is considered by many yachtsmen to be the “world’s most beautiful small port.” From the sea, the entrance to town is a narrow waterway, usually crowded with yachts and sailboats. Tall cliffs rise steeply above the port, dotted with expensive villas and an imposing castle. Along the water, restaurants with outdoor tables and colorful umbrellas offer refuge to some of Europe’s wealthiest and most discerning pleasure-seekers.

Portoferraio

Gliding into the town of Portoferraio, you can see why Napoleon chose Elba for his exile; an island of pink granite, pine forests, and pristine beaches. The contrasts of the Elba countryside – from its typical fishing villages and high mountain passes to its stylish summer resorts on the coast – are enchanting. Elba’s restaurants feature excellent seafood, and small private vineyards produce local Moscato and Aleatico wines.

Cannes

Cannes is the sister city to Beverly Hills and the chic epicenter of the French Riviera – a world of exclusive boutiques, palm-lined avenues, starlet-studded beaches, and elegant sidewalk cafes. While most famous for its Film Festival in May, when international celebrities gather to screen films and make deals, it glitters every month with swimming and sunning by day, and a club and casino scene by night.

The Cannes Film Festival (French: le Festival de Cannes), founded in 1946, is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious film festivals. The festival which is held annually will be in full swing during our visit to Cannes

St. Tropez

Small but chic, St. Tropez is a lively town whose beaches are legendary, both for their beauty and for the beauties on them. Follow the narrow lanes from the waterfront, and you’ll arrive at the oldest part of St. Tropez, where twisting narrow streets open onto tiny squares and fountains. Great views can be had from the 16th-century Citadel, but the most interesting views are from a chair in a sidewalk café: sit on the terrace and watch the fascinating, flirtatious French Riviera pass by.

Monte Carlo

The fairy-tale kingdom of Monte Carlo glitters with opulence and jet-set glamour, and the action centers around its famed casinos. Inside, under gilt-edged ceilings and ornate frescoes, fortunes are made or lost. Elsewhere in Monaco are the Prince’s Palace, from which the Grimaldi dynasty has ruled since 1297; the Cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier; and the Rock of Monaco, where gardens cascade to the sea.

The Monaco Grand Prix (French: Grand Prix de Monaco) is a Formula One race held each year on the Circuit de Monaco. Run since 1929, it is widely considered to be one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in theworld alongside the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (with which it forms the Triple Crown of Motorsport). The circuit has been called "an exceptional location of glamour and prestige. Our ship will be located in the heart of Monte Carlo and you will be able to walk right up to the race!

Nice

With its casual affluence, flower-lined streets, flourishing markets, and interesting museums (the Musée Chagall and Musée Matisse are highlights), Nice is a charming introduction to the spirit of the Côte d’Azur. Stroll along its wide sunny boulevards, broken here and there by shady gardens and parks. Or stop for bouillabaisse, a specialty of the area, in a local restaurant.

 

 

 

 


Past Comments >>

My husband and I and two friends did the Monaco GP 2007 cruise on the Windsurf. What a fantastic experience, a magnificent ship and the service was first class all the way, just as they advertise. It was so good in fact, that we intend to do more cruising with Windstar in the near future.

Carole Sim
July 18, 2007

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DeLille Cellars Monaco Grand Prix Food & Wine Cruise

(Unfortunately this offer has expired. Please contact our sales team on travel@FirstClass.com.au or call 1300 30 80 81 and we will find you the best alternative.)

This cruise is deisgned for Food & Wine lovers. There are a host of special amenities, parties, entertainment and events. One  other thing to make this a carefree experience…
Your cruise is Super Inclusive, including DeLille Cellars wines with all dinners and most lunches.

Monte Carlo, Monaco Grand Prix
Enjoy the thrill of a lifetime as screaming Formula One race cars pick their way around the twisted turns and narrow passageways of beautiful Monaco. The last ‘street course’ remaining on the Grand Prix calendar, the 79-lap course offers no margin for error and every chance to be amazed.
Elsewhere in Monaco you will find the Prince’s Palace, from which the Grimaldi dynasty has ruled since 1297; the Cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier; and the Rock of Monaco, where magnificent gardens cascade to the sea. Monaco’s famous casinos, nightclubs and cafes will help you cap off a most memorable visit in grand style. And, of course, the city’s sun-drenched beaches and sapphire-blue waters will always be waiting for you.
Race viewing tickets are NOT included.

Stateroom     USD
    Per Person   
stateroom B US$3,750
Stateroom A US$4,050
Suites Sold Out

* All rates are per person, double occupancy
* Additional Fees Per cabin (port charges, taxes. fuel surcharges etc) approximately $385pp

* Race viewing tickets are at additional costs, vary from general admission,  grandstand to private apartment/balcony, terrace, yacht or paddock club.
Ask our specialists for details.
* Opportunities to attend Monaco Fashion Show,  Amber Lounge weekend VIP events, partying with drivers, team principles, celebrities from TV, fashion, music and sports. VIP party passes available at additional cost.
* Assistance in dining/entertainment in Monaco by our local Formula 1 event host.

Ship:  Wind Surf
Duration:  8 nights
Departures:  21May11


DeLille Cellars Super Inclusive Pricing includes:

  • All meals and snacks aboard ship
  • Special gourmet wine tasting dinners prepared by our celebrity chef
  • All DeLille Cellars wines with dinners and most lunches
  • Special DeLille Cellars wine tasting events
  • Special theme parties aboard ship
  • Live entertainment each night
  • Educational and instructional seminars on wine, food and ports of call
  • 24 hour room service
  • Two special cocktail parties with complimentary drinks and appetizers
  • Water sports at the Windsurf marina including water skiing, sailing and kayaking (weather permitting)
  • Airport transfers in Nice & Rome

 

 

The amazing DeLille Cellars wines and spectacular food prepared by guest celebrity chef, Bobby Moore of the Barking Frog and the award winning Windstar staff, in addition to the unique environment of a private charter aboard the Windstar, Windsurf, is what makes a DeLille Cellars cruise a once in a lifetime event not to miss.

Of course your taste buds will be overwhelmed with Windstar’s famous food and hospitality. From simple hedonistic pleasures such as roast whole pig and fresh seafood to gourmet five course dinners. But that is just the beginning. Chef Bobby will create the perfect dinners to be paired with DeLille Cellars finest and most popular wines. Favorites will be featured as well as some special reserves and hidden treasures from deep in the cellar.

DeLille Cellars wines will be liberally poured as part of this cruise at all dinners, most lunches and at scheduled and impromptu events through the day and night.

Meet Guest Chef Bobby Moore

Executive Chef, General Manager

Woodinville, WA

 

He will also be onboard meticulously attending to all of the details and preparation of these special culinary events. In addition, Chef Bobby will be hosting a variety of cooking demonstrations and classes throughout the cruise.

In April 2005, Bobby Moore was named executive chef of the Barking Frog at Willows Lodge, one of the Northwest’s most romantic resorts located in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country just a few miles from Seattle.

In 2008, Chef Bobby was invited to cook at the historic James Beard House in New York City, where he led his culinary team to prepare a five-course meal. This prestigious honor was one of the highlights of Moore’s career. Chef Bobby just took the grand prize at the 2009 Lamb Jam in Seattle with the most outstanding lamb dish as well as the best lamb loin.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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