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Real yacht cruising ports - sail Europe this summer with Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, offers guests special offers, new destinations and Venice roundtrip sailings on European voyages this summer to some of the most remarkable places in the world at incredible values. Popular favorites also return in 2009 including an extensive season of Greek Isles cruises on Wind Star and Wind Spirit from May through October.

The 2009 European voyages include new destinations of Rovinj, Croatia; L'lle-Rousse, France; and Ischia, Italy.

Situated on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, Rovinj is rich in culture, natural beauty and medieval charm. Rovinj can be discovered on the following sailings: Venice to Athens departing May 9 on Wind Sprit and July 18 on Wind Star; Athens to Venice departing July 11 on Wind Spirit; Venice to Rome departing June 14, August 9 and September 13 on Wind Surf; Venice to Venice departing June 7, August 2, August 30, September 6 on Wind Surf, July 11 on Wind Star and July 18 on Wind Spirit.

L'lle-Rousse is located on the French island of Corsica lined with palm trees, stylish shops and a vibrant square. L'lle-Rousse can be explored on the following itineraries: Nice to Rome departing May 9 on Wind Star; Barcelona to Nice departing July 12 and Nice to Barcelona departing October 25 on Wind Surf.

Ischia is located at the northern end of the Bay of Naples and is know for volcanic hot springs, medieval villages and lush tropical plants and trees. Ischia can be experienced on the following itineraries: Rome to Nice departing May 10, September 20 and October 18 on Wind Surf; Rome to Athens departing May 16 on Wind Star; Rome to Rome departing August 16 on Wind Surf, Rome to Barcelona departing October 24 on Wind Star and October 31 on Wind Spirit.

Due to frequent requests by guests, a new Venice roundtrip itinerary was added on all three ships featuring the Croatian destinations of Rovinj, Split and Dubrovnik and Koper, Slovenia. Guests can sail these itineraries on the following sailings: June 7, August 2, August 30 and September 6 on Wind Surf; July 11 on Wind Star and July 18 on Wind Spirit.

Ports & Itineraries

Real yacht cruising ports - sail Europe this summer with Windstar Cruises