Feel What It's Like To Be Jack Sparrow

Sure you've probably seen at least one of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies but when was the last time you had the opportunity to feel like a real live pirate? Okay, reel your imagination in for a second. I'm not talking about taking over ships or sending people to Davey's Locker. I'm talking about taking on the high seas on a Windstar cruise.

Now Windstar ships aren't your everyday cruise ships. Sure they do have some resemblance to ships from other cruise lines. But overall, very little. In other words, have you seen a Carnival, Celebrity or Princess cruise ship lately that could be mistaken for a tall ship? It's not likely because Windstar cruise ships are in a class by themselves.

But just because their ships visually look like the ships of days gone by, believe me, you won't be surviving on rations, drinking sea water or developing a case of scurvy. In fact, what you'll experience is 180 degrees opposite of that. Because Windstar has gained a reputation for having some of the most luxurious cruises out there. Whether you're into freshly prepared fine cuisine or a crew members to guests ratio of 2 to 1, on Windstar, you'll get both.

Now while you might like to let your imagination run wild and think that you're on a pirate ship, there's still fun to be had. You certainly won't be forced to walk the plank but if you're the adventurous type, when you're ship is anchored in port, grab a snorkel and dive off the back of the boat. Any pirate worth his weight in gold doubloon would certainly be up for that!

As far as Windstar destinations, they have probably one of the most coveted cruises. No, it's not Hawaii. It's the Panama Canal. And because of the fact that Windstar cruise ships tend to be smaller in stature than other cruise ships, sailing through the Canal actually becomes a much more intimate affair.

The Greek Isles are also a destination for Windstar. Sail through the islands and soak up the absolutely stunning visions of Cave Lake of Cephalonia and the awe-inspiring cliffs of Kythira. Get a mythological feeling as you lounge on the beaches of Rhodes or Mykonos or maybe go hiking in the hills Kos or Patmos. Feel the essence of Aprhodite everywhere you turn.

Or maybe you're not so much the explorer and you're looking to kick back and enjoy a nice relaxing sailing experience. Then what could be better than a Windstar Transatlantic cruise? If you've got a novel that you been meaning to get to (or maybe you've been putting off writing one!), there's no greater inspiration than this sailing experience.

Even if you've always wanted to learn more about the art and science of sailing, take advantage of the opportunity to have a friendly chit-chat with the Captain. And during the evenings, take your penchant for stargazing to a whole new level as the heavens are laid out in front of you.

While Windstar cruises are considered more high end in terms of price versus your average cruise, these wonderful sailing adventures tend to sell out months in advance. But like every other cruise line, there are still opportunities for discounts if you're booking early. So if you're able to plan ahead, you'll be able to save money on this awesome sailing experience.

By: R J Ferreira

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