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Windstar Or Silversea? Pick The Perfect Cruise For You!

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👁️ 1K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 25:05
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I sailed myself on the star Legend Last Summer and I was thoroughly impressed what they have done with those ships

they're very casual luxury I guess you would call it because they are very laidback

the food was really really good I loved the food my favorite restaurant was the buffet restaurant

it's a much more intimate experience it's nice to have the small you get to know the passengers you get to know the crew a little bit better too

Creator's Tips & Advice

Have a conversation with a travel expert to determine your susceptibility to rough seas
If you have mobility issues, ensure you get a shower-only cabin on the yacht-style ships
Consider the all-inclusive package with Windstar if you want drinks and tips included

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

rough seas on smaller, older shipsHave a conversation with a travel expert to determine your level of susceptibility
mobility issues on ships without elevatorsAvoid the two smaller Windstar ships if you use a wheelchair, as they don't have elevators

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does Windstar compare to Silversea?
QWhat are the differences between Windstar's two classes of ships?
QIs Windstar a luxury cruise line?

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YouTube Video Description

Windstar Or Silversea? Pick The Perfect Cruise For You! In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, host Ken sits down with Debra Dickerson, a travel advisor with Cruise and Travel Experts, to provide an insightful review of Windstar Cruises and compare its two classes of cruises to the luxury experience offered by Silversea. Debra begins with an overview of Windstar, discussing whether it qualifies as a luxury cruise line and highlighting its unique destinations and smaller guest capacity. She dives into the various itineraries, onboard entertainment, and Windstar's distinctive Open Bridge Policy, as well as the Water Sports Platform that adds to the adventure. The conversation also covers the dining experience, the feel of sailing with actual sails in rough seas, and the overall price point. Debra doesn't shy away from discussing the little details that matter, like the deep bathtubs in the cabins, and she addresses the ship’s accessibility and pricing in more depth. The episode wraps up with a discussion on whether Windstar cruises are formal or casual. This episode is perfect for travelers interested in a Windstar cruises and for those looking for a comparison between Windstar and Silversea, offering plenty of expert advice and insider tips! #askarealtravelexpert #windstar #silversea #realtravelexperts Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Special guest, Debra Dickerson 01:09 Overview of Windstar 03:32 Is Windstar luxury? 05:36 Destinations 06:25 Smaller guest capacity 06:59 Itineraries 08:12 On Board Entertainment 10:27 Open Bridge Policy 12:01 Water Sports Platform 13:03 Dining 15:46 Sailing with sails/ rough seas 17:56 Price Point in General 19:08 Bathtubs! Deeep tubs! 20:05 Accessibility 20:49 More chat on pricing 21:49 Formal or casual? 22:32 Contacting Debra 23:17 Debra's future travel Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Debra : ddickerson@cruiseandtravelexperts.com Cruise & Travel Experts Website:​ https://cruiseandtravelexperts.com Image & Video Credits: Images Courtesy of Windstar Cruises Video Clips Courtesy of Windstar Cruises 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.