Windstar Cruises + Tahiti = Romance

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WINDSTAR CRUISES + TAHITI = ROMANCE

msy Wind Star Sails Tahiti and her Islands Year-Round in 2004


Seattle, WA
Couples searching for an idyllic retreat will find the vacation of
their dreams by combining one of the most romantic destinations in the
world, Tahiti and her Islands, with Windstar Cruises, the cruise line
voted most romantic by Porthole magazine.

Couples can indulge in a luxurious vacation with incredible value on
thirteen sailings from January 2 through March 26, 2004. Windstar is
offering air-inclusive cruise fares to and from Papeete from 78 North
American gateways. Air-inclusive 7-day cruises start at $2,995 per
person based on double occupancy. The luxurious 148-passenger Wind
Star explores French Polynesia's paradisiacal ports-including Raiatea,
Huahine, Bora Bora, and Moorea.

"Tahiti and her islands are the quintessential tropical paradise,"
says Tom Russell, vice president of marketing and sales for Windstar
Cruises. "It's the perfect setting for romance, and Windstar enhances
the experience with a relaxed, casual elegance that is truly
180-degrees from ordinary."

Windstar's unique sailing yacht provides the ultimate Tahiti
experience. Guests relax on deck beneath billowing white sails
surrounded by lush tropical islands, sparkling beaches and brilliant
water. Attentive staff caters to every whim allowing couples to enjoy
luxury time together.

Couples interested in customizing a romantic getaway will appreciate
the addition of the "Romance Under Sail" program. A dedicated Web
site, www.romanceundersail.com, allows guests to pre-order gift
packages or luxury amenities-ranging from a spectacular arrangement of
fresh-cut flowers to a Wedding Vow Renewal package-for weddings,
anniversaries, or other special occasions. The site includes a
convenient romance registry so friends and relatives can easily order
gifts for the couple as well. An on-staff romance coordinator helps
with individual requests.

Special ceremonies such as a symbolic wedding or a renewal of wedding
vows, either on-deck or on the islands, can be tailored through
Windstar's event planning partner, The Wedding Experience (phone:
877-580-3556).

Passengers can do as much or as little as they like aboard the Wind
Star. While many prefer to devote themselves fully to the pursuit of
nothing, the ship offers a panoply of choices for active people.

Complimentary water sports are offered from an aft water sports
platform. Guests can take advantage of the platform for swimming,
snorkeling, water-skiing, kayaking, sailing, "banana boating," and
windsurfing. Water sports coordinators help guests with activities and
point out prime snorkeling spots.

PADI instructors offer scuba diving adventures for novice and
experienced divers. Certified divers can light up the underwater world
in Bora Bora at Toopua Reef on a magical night dive.

A spectrum of shore excursions further illuminates the Polynesian
experience for Wind Star's guests. Adventurous guests may choose to go
parasailing in Moorea which affords a stunning view of the landscape
from a new perspective. In Raiatea, guests may discover the secrets
of the Tahitian black pearl on an excursion to a pearl farm. An
exceptionally romantic excursion in Bora Bora includes spending the
night in an over-water bungalow complete with candlelit dinner and
breakfast in bed.

On all its cruises, Windstar offers optional trip cancellation
protection that provides cash back when canceling for any reason prior
to 24 hours before departure.

About Windstar Cruises
Carrying just 148 to 308 guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar exude
a private yacht-like atmosphere creating camaraderie and lasting
friendships between shipmates. The company's unique vacations offer a
seaside window on the world, combining the refinement of a luxury
hotel with a moveable feast of cultural experiences. The three masted
sailing yachts cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at more than 100
ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and Tahiti.

To find out more about Windstar's Tahitian cruises, contact a
professional travel agent.

World's Leading Cruise Lines
Windstar Cruises is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise
Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland
America, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and the Yachts
of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment
to quality and value, the member lines appeal to a wide range of
lifestyles and budgets. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer
exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable
destinations.