SEATTLE, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar
Cruises is featuring a Sail & Stay promotion on all
Northern Europe voyages, with
2-for-1 cruise fare, plus two free hotel nights. From the
glittering styles and vibrant harbors of Scandinavia's capital
cities, to the hidden coves and rolling hills of Northern Europe's beautiful islands and quaint
villages, guests can discover the fjords of the Baltics and the
castles of Ireland, starting at
$2,999, based on double occupancy,
when booked by December
29th, 2012.
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Featuring four brand-new Northern
Europe voyages in 2013, Wind Surf, fresh from a
stem-to-stern renovation, will sail the following voyages featured
in the Sail & Stay promotion:
- Europe's West Coast Odyssey – explore the dramatic coastline
between Lisbon, Portugal to
London, England, with soaring
chalk-white cliffs, sweeping white sand beaches, and the towering
turrets of Mont. St. Michel. On this eight-day cruise guests can
experience the scenic wonders of Normandy and the natural beauty of
Brittany with stops at Vigo, Spain; A Coruna, Spain; Brest, France; Saint-Malo, France; and Cherbourg, France.
- Idyllic British Isles – visit England's most charming counties, Devon and Cornwall, as well as the best of Wales and Ireland on this voyage from London, England to Dublin, Ireland. With seven days to explore
the silvery beaches of Southsea to the relaxation of the Isles of
Scilly, Wind Surf will stop at Dartmouth, England; Falmouth, England; Isles of Scilly, England; Pembroke,
Wales; Waterford, Ireland;
and Holyhead, Wales.
- Gaelic Explorers – from the castles of Edinburgh, Scotland to the pubs of
Dublin, Ireland, guests can
journey through the hills and highlands on this seven-day sailing.
In the land of good scotch and great golf, guests will visit
Peterhead, Scotland; Invergordon, Scotland; Stromness, Scotland; Portrush, Ireland; and Isle of
Man, United Kingdom. This voyage, as part of Windstar's
Signature Sailings, offers an exclusive golf and land tour add-on
package, Legendary Links, where guests can play five world-famous
courses across Scotland and
Ireland.
- Best of the Baltic – witness the convergence of Baltic history,
traditional culture, and modern architecture, capped by an
overnight in St. Petersburg,
Russia on this eight-day voyage from Stockholm, Sweden. With visits to four magical
countries, this voyage stops at Mariehamn, Finland; St.
Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki,
Finland; Tallinn, Estonia;
and Sandhamn, Sweden.
- Scandinavian Tapestry – experience the gentle beauty,
intriguing culture and beguiling city life of modern Scandinavia.
This eleven-day voyage that starts in Edinburgh, Scotland and ends in Stockholm, Sweden visits some of Northern Europe's most stunning cities
including Kristiansand, Norway and
the Norwegian Fjords; Oslo,
Norway; Marstrand, Sweden;
Copenhagen, Denmark; Warnemunde,
Germany; Visby, Sweden; and Sandhamn, Sweden.
The Northern Europe voyages
feature a variety of new shore excursions in 2013. For those
looking for an epicurean adventure, there's plenty to taste from a
truffle making workshop in Tallinn,
Estonia to traditional afternoon tea at Caerhays Castle in
Falmouth, England. Guests can
experience once-in-a-lifetime adventures such as kayaking in the
Aland Archipelago in Mariehamn, Finland or racing the Isle of Man TT Course in
a specially designed three-seater trike.
To book a sailing now, contact a travel professional or call
Windstar Cruises at 800-258-7245.
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 310 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 travel
professional or call Windstar at 800-258-7245. Visit Windstar
Cruises online at WindstarCruises.com. Windstar Cruises can also be
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