Windstar's Rome to Rome Sailing Named Top Luxury Cruise

  • November 30, 2010
Windstar's Rome to Rome Sailing Named Top Luxury Cruise
Islands magazine ranked the best cruises based on unique island itineraries focused on local culture from recommendations from editors, contributors, local experts and readers. The full top 10 list of cruises is featured in the December 2010 issue of Islands magazine and on the magazine's website www.islands.com.

Wind Surf's 7-day Rome to Rome sails through the islands off the coast of Italy and visits Ischia, Italy; Capri, Italy; Amalfi, Italy; Sorrento, Italy; Ajaccio, Corsica, France; and Livorno, Italy. Guests can partake in the lush beauty of the volcanic island of Ischia; journey to the famous Blue Grotto on the island of Capri; view the stunning Amalfi Coast; discover the ancient city of Pompeii; explore charming Ajaccio on the French island of Corsica; and see the Leaning Tower of Pisa or picturesque Florence outside of Livorno.

The 312-guest Wind Surf's Rome to Rome sailing departs May 15, 2011, with cruise rates from $2,499 per person, double occupancy. Wind Spirit sails a similar 7-day Rome to Rome itinerary departing October 1, 2011, with cruise rates from $2,899 per person, double occupancy.

In addition to Islands magazine's honor, Windstar Cruises has been recognized by some of the most notable names in the travel and lifestyle world in 2010. Celebrated Living, American Airlines' prestigious publication for first class passengers, named Windstar Cruises “Best Small-Ship/Mid-Ship Cruise Line” on their Platinum List for the fourth time in a row. Windstar Cruises was also recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the “Top Small Ship Cruise Lines,” listed on their annual Gold List of “Best Cruise Lines” and all three Windstar yachts were honored in the “Best Small Ships” Reader's Poll. Windstar was recently named “Most Romantic Cruise Line” by Porthole Cruise Magazine and was also selected by Travel + Leisure as one of the top five “World's Best Small-Ship Cruise Lines.”