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Wind Spirit Tour & Review ~ Windstar Cruises ~ Cruise Ship Tour & Review [4K Ultra HD]

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πŸ‘οΈ 82K viewsπŸ“… 8 years ago⏱️ 20:14

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive review of the Wind Spirit cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises, specifically focusing on a journey through French Polynesia. The tour begins with an examination of accommodations, highlighting the creative storage and dining nooks found in standard staterooms, as well as the unique amenities of the single owner's suite. The video showcases the ship's outdoor features, including the sundeck, the flying bridge, and the retractable watersports platform used for activities like kayaking and swimming. Onboard amenities such as the Wind Spa, fitness center, casino, and the library are also detailed. The review covers various dining options, ranging from the elegant Amphora restaurant and the casual Veranda venue to the extensive grand buffets. Entertainment is described through onboard talent shows, live music, and local Tahitian storytelling, as well as shore excursions like traditional fire dancing. The creators conclude by detailing excursions in Tahiti and Bora Bora, including visits to pearl farms, snorkeling with stingrays, and experiencing private island destinations like Motu Manea and Motu Tofu.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Wind Spirit
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Wind Spirit
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we enjoyed one of the ships standard staterooms with an abundance of creative storage solutions

the cabin didn't have a balcony we appreciated the perspective closer to the waterline and the sound of the ocean serenading us to sleep each night

the food was marvelous including savory beef carpaccio crispy Dungeness crab cake traditional lobster bisque tender Black Angus beef wellington

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the Owner's Suite early as there's only one
βœ“Budget for amazing Tahitian black pearl jewelry
βœ“Extend your trip to explore the region including black sand beaches and ancient sites
βœ“Bring water shoes and maybe a diaper for stingray swimming

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

cabin without balcony β€” appreciate the perspective closer to the waterline and the sound of the ocean

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the accommodations like on Wind Spirit?
QWhat activities and entertainment are available?
QWhat dining options are offered?
QWhat is the experience like in Tahiti and French Polynesia?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Bora Bora4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Swimming with stingrays
Moorea3Β½ Happy Bacon
Papeete4 Happy Bacon
Top: Anapa Pearl Farm on the island of Raiatea
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