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Island Windjammers Review CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN UNDER SAIL

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

this was a this was a bucket list trip for me and actually there were nine of us in our group that went

it was just it you know I would say it's adventure it's an adventure trip it is truly under sale

the food was really good they catered to my sister who was a vegetarian they will cater to gluten but beyond that kosher uh vegan any other type of food allergies no

they were so down to earth so awesome very engaged with all of the all of the passengers

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pack light due to limited cabin space
βœ“Ensure you are physically able to climb stairs and get on/off dinghies
βœ“Book far in advance as ships fill up quickly
βœ“Fly in a day early before sailing

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness β€” Sailboats are safe and rock to take the rolling of the seas; many find it helps them sleep
Limited food options for allergies β€” They cater to vegetarian and gluten-free but not other allergies; discuss with travel adviser

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the overall experience like on an Island Windjammers cruise?
QWhat are the cabin accommodations like?
QWhat is the dining experience on board?
QWhat are the itinerary options and activities?
QWho is this cruise suitable for?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4 Happy BaconPort Destination4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Anguilla4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Beach excursions
St Barts4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Snorkeling adventure off the dinghy
St Martin4Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Join RTE-Travel Talk host Ken as he sits down with travel expert Jody Ryland of Cruise & Travel Experts to discuss her recent Caribbean cruise with Island Windjammers. Jody shares her insights and experiences, starting with an introduction to Island Windjammers and the charming ship, Vela. She describes the overall atmosphere on board and provides a detailed look at the cozy cabins. Jody also offers a handy booking tip and recounts her delightful pre-stay in Sint Maarten, including a useful mobility tip for travelers. She outlines the exciting itinerary of her cruise and highlights some memorable shore excursions. Food enthusiasts will appreciate her detailed review of the cuisine on board, along with a helpful tip for those with dietary requirements. The exceptional service and friendly crew are also a major highlight of her trip. For those curious about on-board activities and entertainment, Jody has plenty to share. She also covers practical aspects like sailing schedules and how to handle rough seas. Jody provides an overview of other Windjammer ships and paints a vivid picture of the breathtaking Caribbean sunsets. She concludes with the highlight of her cruise, additional tips for sailing with Windjammers, and thoughts on where they sail and family sailing. Don't miss this informative and engaging interview for all your cruise travel inspiration! #islandwindjammers #realtravelexperts #caribbeancruise #askarealtravelexpert Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Cruise & Travel Experts: sales@cruiseandtravelexperts.com Cruise & Travel Experts Website:​ https://cruiseandtravelexperts.com Island Windjammers Ships & Rates: https://www.islandwindjammers.com/sailing-ship-vela.aspx Image & Video Credits: Images Courtesy of Island Windjammers Video Clips Courtesy of Island Windjammers RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Special Guest, Jody Ryland, Cruise & Travel Experts 01:13 Island Windjammers 02:28 The ship, Vela 03:28 Overall atmosphere on board 04:32 Cabins 06:34 Booking tip 07:02 Pre-stay in Sint Maarten 07:35 Mobility Tip 08:00 Itinerary on Jody's Cruise 08:44 Shore Excursions 09:39 Food on board 11:00 Diet requirement tip 11:37 Service & crew 12:32 On board activities and entertainment 13:33 When are the ships sailing? (day/night) 14:06 Rough seas? tip 15:10 Other Windjammer ships 15:54 Caribbean sunsets 16:10 Highlight of the cruise 16:32 More tips for sailing with Windjammers 17:38 Family Sailing 18:34 How to contact Cruise & Travel Experts 19:24 Jody's future travels