September 8, 2009
Windjammer Barefoot Cruises has something for everyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re a family looking for a fun-filled cruise vacation, a couple looking for romance or a group of adventure seekers looking to do some diving and snorkeling — Windjammer Barefoot Cruises has you covered.
The Windjammer Barefoot Cruises fleet includes the lovely S. V. Legacy, S. V. Mandalay, S. V. Polynesian, and S. V. Yankee Clipper. The S. V. Legacy makes voyages to Treasure Isles and Costa Rica while the S. V. Mandalay makes voyages to Windward & Leeward, Panama & San Blas, and the West Indies. The S. V. Polynesian travels to the French West Indies, the ABC Islands, and BVI & French West Indies. Finally Windjammer’s S. V. Yankee Clipper makes voyages to St. Lucia & Grenadines, and St. Vincent & Grenadines.
Most Windjammer Barefoot Cruises last seven days and a typical cruise features a wide variety of ports. A good example is the Legacy Treasure Isle cruise, which includes the following exciting ports: St. Maarten, Anguilla, Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island, Tortola, and Virgin Gorda. Cruisers can expect to indulge in a variety of activities such as the sailing, windsurfing, and swimming. And, a plethora of beach-accessible coral reefs and calm lagoons make for incredible snorkeling and scuba diving. Land lovers will enjoy great shopping and sightseeing as well as delicious local cuisine.
Windjammer Barefoot Cruises also features a variety of special romantic cruise options, cruises for families, cruises for vacationers interested themed adventures, cruises for groups, and charters. Couples can choose from special wedding cruises, “vow renewal” cruises, and honeymoon cruises.
Windjammer Barefoot Cruises hosts several theme cruises a year such as singles cruises and “Rum Race” cruises. The most recent Rum Race cruise took place from April 30, 2007 to May 12, 2007. During this special theme cruise, passengers learned everything there is to know about rum. The two-week cruise, starting at around $1,200, featured stops at the most beautiful islands in the Grenadines and Venezuela. This very rummy cruise also included 1-2 days of blue water sailing.
Families can enjoy Windjammer Barefoot Cruises year round. Kids as young as 6 years old can enjoy a variety of Windjammer programs for kids complete with kid-friendly counselors certified in CPR, lifeguarding, and first aid. Windjammers Polynesia and Legacy ships host programs designed for kids 6-11 and older kids 12-17.
Windsurf, kayaking, swimming with the dolphins, and rain forest hikes are just a few of the activities kids will enjoy and for smaller children, programs include scavenger hunts, museum visits and snorkeling. Windjammer cruises wouldn’t dare leave parents out of the mix — scuba diving and sailing and navigation are offered as well.
Windjammer Barefoot Cruise Lines attracts a laid-back crowd — so, suits, tuxedos or cocktail dresses are not required. This cruise line fully believes in “come as you are” so the environment is super relaxed. Windjammer Barefoot Cruises rates include accommodations, meals, entertainment onboard the ship and select drinks such as early morning Bloody Mary, Rum Swizzles, wine with dinner, coffee and tea.
For more information about Windjammer Barefoot Cruises or to order a brochure, visit the Windjammer Barefoot Cruises website at www. windjammercruises. com. You can also call 800-327-2601 to book your cruise vacation today.