Windstar’s outdoor barbecue - typically offered once per voyage – is legendary. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders
Dining is one of the highlights of any Windstar cruise, with dinners served in the ship’s comfortable main restaurant, which operates on a casual, open-seating basis — just show up when you’re ready during mealtimes and the maitre d’ will seat you. The fleet’s largest ship,Wind Surf. also offers a Mediterranean bistro called Degrees and two outdoor, alfresco venues: Candles for steaks and skewers andLe Marché for seafood. Fleetwide, breakfast and lunch are served in the buffet-style Veranda Cafe. and the Yacht Club offers specialty sandwiches, fruit, and other snacks throughout the morning and afternoon.
Due to the small size of these ships, and their focus on providing a relaxed, adult atmosphere, there are no dedicated activities or play spaces for kids. Generally speaking, you’ll find very few children on any particular sailing, even during school holidays.