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Plan
Is Part of an 18-Month "Full Sail Ahead" Strategic
Initiative
Seattle,
September 19, 2011 - Windstar Cruises, which operates a fleet
of three luxury sailing yachts that explore hidden harbors and
secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, is
launching a multi-million dollar fleet refurbishment plan to
be completed in multiple phases beginning this fall.
Total
investment for the refurbishment is $18 million and it is one
of several major projects within Windstar's "Full Sail
Ahead" strategic initiative encompassing refurbishment,
branding, technology investments and product upgrades over the
next 18 months.
Work
begins this November on the first phase of Wind Surf's refurbishment,
emerging December 10, 2011, for the start of the Caribbean season,
with renovated and luxurious staterooms, suites, bridge suites,
corridors, and a 'timber boardwalk' throughout the main deck
in keeping with her elegant yacht style. The second phase of
Wind Surf's refurbishment will take place in the fall of 2012
and focuses on the yacht's public spaces including the Lounge,
The Restaurant, Degrees, Veranda, Compass Rose, WindSpa, Yacht
Club and Pool Bar.
Wind
Star and Wind Spirit will undergo complete refurbishments of
staterooms, owner's suite, and corridors along with public spaces
including The Restaurant, Veranda, Lounge, WindSpa, Library,
Reception, and Pool Bar following their respective Costa Rica
and Caribbean seasons. After the completion of work, both yachts
begin their Mediterranean seasons with Wind Spirit starting
April 15, 2012, and Wind Star beginning April 29, 2012.
Refurbishment
updates and behind-the-scenes coverage will be provided throughout
the duration of the project on Windstar's
blog
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