7 Nights Southern Caribbean Sweep: Bridgetown to Colon
Cruise Ship
Caribbean | Windstar Cruises - Wind Star
Departure Dates:
November
Ports of Call:
Bridgetown, Barbados; Oranjestad, Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama
General Info:
Travel deep into the Southern Caribbean to Aruba and beyond, to less-visited islands and the treasures of the Spanish Main. Days at sea are thoughtfully interspersed with days in charming Southern Caribbean favorites. Go horseback riding on a white-sand beach in Aruba. Ride a horse-drawn carriage through Cartagena's Old City past bougainvillea-covered balconies and open-air barbershops. Return to your Windstar yacht for a deck barbecue with a view that puts gold bullion to shame.
Type of Vessel
Wind Star is a sleek, 4-masted sailing yacht accommodating 148 guests. With four decks and a gross tonnage of 5,307, Wind Star feels like your own private yacht. Wind Star features wide open, teak decks, that are quite unusual for small ships. Guests will find hidden nooks for private moments giving them a feeling of being on their own private veranda.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Bridgetown, Barbados: Jolly old England comes to life in the city and its garrison, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Further afield, you’ll find historic sugar plantations and the fairyland magic of Harrison’s Cave.
Day 2 & 3 | At Sea: Guests can enjoy the amenities that the Wind Star has to offer.
Day 4 | Oranjestad, Aruba: Known for having some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, this Dutch port makes it easy to just, take it easy. Walk through town to choose your favorite carved wooden door, or spend the day like the Arubans do playing dominos at a beachside table.
Day 5 | At Sea: Guests can enjoy the amenities that the Wind Star has to offer.
Day 6 | Cartagena, Colombia: Welcome to the sparkling city of Cartagena, where the gold and jewels of the Spanish Main awaited shipment across the Atlantic. No pirate could resist, nor will you be able to when you visit this historic city. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by 400-year-old walls and contains a plethora of churches, fortresses, and restored colonial mansions. Outside the walls are more treasures: Climb the massive Castillo de San Felipe to investigate its maze of hidden tunnels, or shop for the perfect emerald.
Day 7 | At Sea: Guests can enjoy the amenities that the Wind Star has to offer.
Day 8 | Colon, Panama: Explore the inner workings of the Panama Canal, head into the jungle to meet with Embera Indians, or take an aerial tram ride through the rainforest canopy.
Food and Dining
All meals in all venues at all times, including room service menu available 24 hours. All non-alcoholic beverages, including cappuccino, espresso, and other specialty non-alcoholic drinks are offered to guests. There is also a welcome cocktails reception as well.
Onboard Activities/Events
Guests are allowed unlimited access to use all water sports equipment and there is also on board entertainment. A casino, veranda, lounge, pool, whirlpool, and library, are also available for guests at their leisure.
Shore Excursions
Explore beautiful landmarks throughout your journey between Barbados and Panama on many highlighted excursions. Below are just a few of the many that you can experience on your voyage.
Bridgetown: Harrisons Cave & Sunbury Plantation with Airport Transfer
Cartagena, Romancing the Stone
Cartagena: Old City by Horse Carriage
Colon: Embera Village & Gatun Lake Expansion Visitor Center & Transfer
Colon: The Old & the Modern Panama with Transfer to Airport
Staterooms or Cabins
Guests can enjoy amenities including a queen size bed with luxurious linens, a waffle weave robe and slippers, a flat screen TV with DVD player, a full stocked minibar and refrigerator, safety deposit box, direct dial phone, luxury bath amenities, Wi Fi access, fresh flowers and fruit, granite vanity with makeup mirror, wake in closet with ample drawer space, bathroom with granite countertop, full size tub and a shower, and hairdryers.
Gracious Staterooms includes every inch of your stateroom is designed for comfort. Luxurious Egyptian cotton linens wrap you in pleasant sleepiness as you stretch out in your queen bed. Your spacious bath features granite counter tops, ample storage, and a roomy shower with massage shower head. L’Occitane® bath products invite you to indulge, while comfy waffle-weave robe and slippers entice you to relax. You’ll find fresh fruit and flowers always waiting for you after a day of sun or sightseeing. And, of course, everything else you need and expect, flat-screen television and DVD, Bose® SoundDock, wireless Internet access, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service.
Owners Suite with an expansive 220 square feet, this suite gives you everything offered in a stateroom, plus lots more, including a beautiful sitting area and separate in-room dining space.
Spa
WindSpa is available to guests who wish to take time and relax after an adventurous day out exploring Panama or Costa Rica.
Fitness
There is a fitness center on board for guests who want to continue their workout while sailing.
