Ship: Wind Spirit
Itinerary: Greek Isles: Athens to Venice
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| Day 1 : | Athens, Greece |
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| Day 2 : | Monemvasia, Greece |
| Day 3 : | Pylos, Greece |
| Day 4 : | At Sea |
| Day 5 : | Kotor, Montenegro |
| Day 6 : | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
| Day 7 : | Hvar, Croatia |
| Day 8 : | Venice, Italy |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||
| Category B | Category A | Owners Suite | ||
| 8 | Jul 10, 2010 | $2,149 | $2,349 | $5,099 |
| Destinations : Croatia, Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Montenegro, Serbia and Montenegro |
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- Taxes, government and security fees range from $35 to $325.
- Fares are capacity controlled, based on double occupancy and subject to change without notice.
- Many shore excursions are offered and are an additional cost, please call for more details.
Complimentary water sports are available when ships are at anchor and where conditions and local government authorities permit. Mediterranean voyages offer limited water sports activities. In the event of turbulent seas and adverse weather conditions, water sports may be cancelled for safety reasons.
Athens, Rhodes, Santorina, Istanbul and Mykonos host the luxury yacht Wind Spirit as she explores the most intimate and legendary ports of call in the Agean Sea. It is said that Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born from the sea. If so, it was surely in the impossibly blue waters surrounding the Greek Isles. The signs of her beauty are imprinted on each island. From the haunting Cave Lake of Cephalonia to the magnificent cliffs of the island of Kythira. Even today, one might happen upon a Greek god or goddess sunning on the beaches of Mykonos or Rhodes.
Day 1 : Athens, Greece
Above the city, looking out towards the blue Aegean, stands the Acropolis. Here lie the ruins of a culture 2,500 years old: the Propylaea; the Temple of Athena Nike; the Erechtheum temple, and, most famous of all, the Parthenon.
Meanwhile, modern Athens buzzes busily below, a city of chic restaurants, lively bazaars, sophisticated banking, historical museums, and the sights and smells of the Plaka district.
Day 2 : Monemvasia, Greece
Situated near the site of ancient Sparta, the ancient castles and fortresses, faded palaces and narrow byways are more reminiscent of the city's Byzantine and Venetian days.
Day 3 : Pylos, Greece
Pylos is a large bay and a town on the west coast of the Peloponnese, in the district of Messenia in southern Greece. The first Messinians arrived in the area in about 3300-3100 B.C. and the land flourished ever since especially in Mycenean times as is apparent from the Palace of Nestor in Eglianos. There are references about Pylos in Homer and Thucidides as in many other ancient Greek writers.
Day 4 : At Sea
Day 5 : Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor is a coastal town in Montenegro, located in a most secluded part of Gulf of Kotor. It has one of the best preserved medieval old towns in the Adriatic, listed with UNESCO world heritage sites. It has numerous other sights, such as Cathedral of Saint Tryphon in the old town (built in 1166), and ancient walls which stretch for miles directly above the city.
Day 6 : Dubrovnik, Croatia
Nestled on the Adriatic coast, Dubrovnik is a beautifully preserved fortifed town. Its ancient medieval walls contain a sparkling white Old City, filled with 15th-century churches, peaceful Franciscan cloisters, a cathedral with works by Raphael and Titian, and a fascinating Maritime Museum. One of Dubrovnik’s main attractions is the sea swim from the quiet, rocky beaches on either end of the city, or catch a boat to the wooded island of Lokrum nearby.
Day 7 : Hvar, Croatia
Blessed with an abundance of vineyards and perfumed lavendar fields, Hvar is an island that also echoes its rich Venetian past. Among the striking architecture dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, you'll find one of the oldest theaters in Europe. And the views of the neighboring islands from the fortress are truly unforgettable.
Day 8 : Venice, Italy
For centuries,Venice stood at the crossroads of culture between the Byzantine and Roman worlds. The city the great traders and philosophers created is an extraordinary place. From the elegant carved gondolas and vaporetti that ply the Grand Canal to the magnificent Piazza San Marco bustling with life – Venice is unique in all the world. Great works of art are housed here, in the Accademia with its Renaissance masters and the collection of Peggy Guggenheim in her canal-side palazzo. The Basilica di San Marco and the Doge’s Palace are must-sees. After that, follow where your feet take you, over romantic bridges, to shops selling precious glass, to small cafés for a cappuccino or Campari.
Ship Description: Wind Spirit
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Wind Spirit was created in the 1988 with the vision to offer an alternative to the typical cruise or resort vacation. The Wind Spirit passenger sees the world from a romantic sailing ship with luxurious accommodations, a casual yet elegant atmosphere, and exquisite service and cuisine.
Wind Spirit is officially a motor-sail-yacht (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 micro-chips 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.
This ships unique concept of sailing has led the cruise industry in the luxury small ship, casual attire, and alternative dining arenas. Pioneering and refining these concepts has earned the Wind Spirit an excellent reputation and market niche, winning the allegiance of a new generation of contemporary cruise vacationers, one-third of whom are first-time cruisers.
Teak decking, rich wood interiors, an attentive service staff, intimate surroundings, eclectic artwork, exceptional signature cuisine featuring both light and vegetarian menu selections, and an extensive wine list are some of the extraordinary elements of this exceptional ship.
Passengers are cradled in comfort as all staterooms and suites offer ocean views, sitting area, new LCD flatscreen TV, DVD, CD player, iPod Nanos and Bose SoundDocks systems, safe, mini-bar/refrigerator, international direct-dial phones, bathroom with luxurious pampering toiletries, hair dryer, plush terry cloth robes, and an abundance of closet space. The library on board stocks an array of international newspapers, books and games, as well as a multi-media selection of more than 500 DVD titles and compact discs available for complimentary check-out.
Carrying just 148 guests, the Wind Spirit exudes a private-yacht-like atmosphere creating camaraderie and lasting friendships between fellow sailors. Every day aboard the Wind Spirit brings the promise of new horizons and harbors to explore.
An interesting mix of shore excursions and complimentary water sports activities are available at each destination. Passengers may find themselves slicing through Caribbean waters or exploring archaeological ruins in Greece, the "Cradle of Civilization." Water buffs can enjoy complimentary water-skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling, and kayaking from the ship's aft Water Sports Platform.
Category BDeck one stateroom, 188 square feet. Some offer 3rd berths. Oceanview, private facilities, luxury amenities. |
Category ADeck two stateroom, 188 square feet. Oceanview, private facilities, luxury amenities. |
Owners SuiteCabin #107 on deck one, 220 square feet. Oceanview, private sitting area and facilities, luxury amenities. |
