Life is a series of difficult choices. And life aboard Windstar invites you to make these choices. Do everything, or do nothing at all. We offer a variety of shipboard activities, water sports, spa treatments and optional shore excursions to suit every taste and ambition. Take an aerial tour through the tree tops of Costa Rica's rain forest, join a wine tasting in an 18th-century winery in Provence, discover exotic treasures of the Far East or set out to explore the best snorkeling spot in the Caribbean.

After lunch, check out our water sports platform for water-skiing, windsurfng, and the always popular "banana" boat. Or let our Sports Team show you the secret to deep sea sport fishing or the underwater basics with a resort scuba class in the ship's pool.

If your idea of adventure is a sea-salt scrub and herbal body wrap, then the WindSpa is your destination (Wind Surf only).

When the choices simply become too overwhelming, just remember…the Pool Bar is open, a cushioned deck chair awaits and the view from the Bridge is exceptional!

A TYPICAL DAY ABOARD A WINDSTAR CRUISE

msy Wind Star Portimao, Portugal

Date: May 14, 2001 Captain: John Clark
Arrive: 8:00 AM Hotel Manager: Jurgen Hartman
Sunrise: 6:31 AM Departure: 2:30 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM Last Tender: 2:00 PM

The maritime province at the Algarve, often called the "Garden of Portugal", is the southwestern most part of Europe. Its coastline stretches 100 miles, all the way from Henry the navigator's Cape St. Vincent to the border town of Villa Real de Santo Antonio, fronting the once hostile Spain.

Today's Highlights
8:30 AM - 2:00 AM Complimentary shuttle bus service will run every half-hour from the ship to town, continuing to Praia da Rocha beach, and then returning to the ship.

9:00 AM Lobby: Lagos, Cape St. Vincent and Sagres
tour departs.

9:15 AM Lobby: Foia and Silves tour departs
2:30 PM All Aboard! The Wind Star prepares to set sail
for Tangier, Morocco.

3:30 PM Casino: Complimentary gaming lessons and
champagne with Ayse and Mark.

6:45 PM - 8:00 PM Lounge: Cocktails and music with Cathy and Si.

6:45 PM Lounge: Captain John Clark and Hotel Manager
Jurgen Hartman invite you to join them for a
champagne cocktail reception.

7:15 PM Lounge: Join Host Patrick for a talk on Tangier.

9:15 PM - CLOSING Lounge: Dance the night away with music by
Cathy and Si.

9:30 PM Pool Bar: Cigars under the Stars.

Dining Hours
6:30 AM - 11:00 AM Pool Bar Continental Breakfast
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM The Restaurant Breakfast
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Veranda Lunch
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pool Bar Afternoon Tea
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM The Restaurant Dinner

24-Hour Cabin Service
Dial "3450" From 11:00 PM until 6:00 AM dial 0. If the answering machine is
activated, please leave a message at the tone.

Bar Hours
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Pool Bar
10:00 AM - Closing Compass Rose Bar
6:30 PM - Closing Lounge

Daily Activities

Seize The Day
There are no imposed rules or time constraints aboard a Windstar cruise. The hours are flexible and vary daily according to each port of call. There is enough time for everything you want to do…even if your day starts around noon. Massage and aromatherapy, shopping on board, a quick workout and sauna, preview a new video or take that long overdue afternoon nap.

Dinner is a casual, uncomplicated evening event. No pre-assigned dining and certainly no dress codes. Dine when and with whom you wish; new friends you discovered scuba diving or your spouse, who knows!  If you choose to dine in, don a plush terry robe and call room service for the evening menu and wine list.

The Casino is open most afternoons and evenings when the ship is not in port, and the dealers are happy to share their tips on winning at poker or blackjack. After dinner visit the Signature Shop on board, or retreat to the Lounge for dancing to the contemporary sounds of our musical group.

And when the day is done, and you return to the comfort of your ocean-view stateroom, your bed will be turned down with a chocolate and a copy of tomorrow's Daily Activities resting gently on your pillow.

Sweet Dreams.

Reception Desk: Dial "13"
Hours 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM / 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM / 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM / 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM

A Typical Day on the Wind Star
Infirmary:
Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM / 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM aspirin, Tylenol, sea sick medication and Band-Aids are available outside the Infirmary or at the Reception Desk at no charge. Dial "11" During Office Hours. For Emergencies Dial "4000"

Signature Shop: Hours 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM / 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Special of the day: Inch of Gold!

Massage and Beauty Salon: Dial "16"
Hours 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM/ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Casino: Slot Machines 4:00 PM - Closing
Table games 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM / 9:30 PM - Closing

Television Information: (sample)
Channel 8: In-Cabin videos player. Videos are available in the Library.

Channel 2: "Erin Brockovich" From 8:00 AM and continuously

Channel 3: "Castaway" From 8:00 AM and continuously

Channel 4: "Gladiator 2000" From 8:00 AM and continuously

Channel 5: "The Wind Surf" 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Channel 5: "Family of Holland America" 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Channel 5: "Billy Elliot" 10:00 PM (repeats)

Channel 6: CNN International, when available (24-hours)

Satellite Telephone
Call worldwide from the comfort of your stateroom.

To call U.S.A./CANADA:
Dial "8" then dial "1" plus area code plus number.

Other countries:
Dial "8" then dial "011" plus country code plus area code plus number
The price per minute is U.S. $12.00 and will be billed on your shipboard account.
It is not possible to access voicemail or to use MCI and AT&T from the ship. Please dial "19" for assistance in communication between the following hours.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM/ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM/ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

To dial another stateroom: Dial "4" plus the stateroom number.

To set a wake-up call: Dial "3" and then the time, based on a 24-hour clock.
For example, "3 0600" for 6:00 AM. Or "3 1400" for 2:00 PM.

E-mail: Available in our library.