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Windstar Cruises - 10 Things You Need to Know before cruising with them!

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👁️ 213K views📅 9 years ago⏱️ 9:31
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the biggest mistake that people make when going on cruising is going on the wrong cruise line

the trend in cruising is to bigger and bigger ships you know a lot of the cruise lines have these big monster ships what Windstar do is have much smaller ships

one of the features that Windstar ships have which is a real plus and the big Cruise uh ships don't have is the water sports platform

the overall experience on wistar is much more casual so some of the cruise lines you know which really focus on a much more formal cruising experience

Creator's Tips & Advice

Choose Windstar if you prefer a smaller, more intimate ship experience over large resort-style ships.
Consider Windstar if you value destination-focused travel with fewer onboard activities.
Be aware that Windstar is not all-inclusive; excursions, gratuities, and Wi-Fi are extra.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ships are older and smaller with fewer amenities.The ships are older but refurbished; the smaller size offers a more personal experience.
Not all-inclusive; extra costs for excursions and gratuities.Budget for extras; one destination immersion experience is included per cruise.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Windstar the right cruise line for me?
QWhat are the key differences between Windstar and larger cruise lines?
QWhat is the onboard experience like on Windstar?

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YouTube Video Description

10 things you need to know about Windstar Cruises if you are thinking of cruising with them. Cruise expert and Author Gary Bembridge from http://www.tipsfortravellers.com, shares ten key things you need to understand about Windstar and their ships, on-board service and ambience, types of passengers, fares and more. Selecting the right cruise line is key to a successful cruise vacation and this video will help you navigate around that choice and understand if Windstar is right for you. Please leave a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel now: http://bit.ly/TFT_YouTube2 My travel with Windstar was arranged by the cruise booking agent Mundy Cruising: http://bit.ly/MundyWindstar Gary Bembridge of http://www.TipsForTravellers.com shares weekly travel inspiration, tips and advice to help you to make the most of your precious travel and vacation time and money. I’m Gary Bembridge, a travel blogger, writer, published author, podcaster and vlogger. My goal is to help you find and have amazing travel experiences on both land and at sea. Please follow Tips For Travellers via: - Instagram: http://instagram.com/tipsfortravellers - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge - Monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/AUTIX