The Caribbean With The Captain

Wednesday, April, 30, 2008

by Ralph Grizzle

Ever wondered what it would be like mastering one of those big cruise ships? If so, follow Captain Albert Schoonderbeek during a 14-day Caribbean cruise on board Holland America Line's Veendam. Captain Schoonderbeek keeps his thoughts away from such pleasantries as beaches, shopping and relaxing, and instead keeps an eye [...]

The Sails Aren’t Just For Show

Tuesday, January, 9, 2007

by Ralph Grizzle

A motor sailing yacht, Wind Surf's sails aren't just for show. "There's more power in the sails than there is in the engines," says Captain Tim Roberts. Occasionally, Captain Roberts will cut the engines and proceed under sail. But there has to be a good wind. Wind Surf can make [...]

Wind Surf’s Back to Back Caribbean

Tuesday, January, 9, 2007

by Ralph Grizzle

Wind Surf sails alternating seven-day northbound and southbound itineraries roundtrip from Bridgetown, Barbados. Combined, they offer an ideal opportunity to sail for 14-days visiting islands in the windward and leeward chain. The northbound itinerary visits Nevis; St. Martin; St. Barthélemy; Basse-Terre and Les Saintes, Guadeloupe; and St. Lucia. The southbound [...]

Wind Surf’s Out-Of-The-Way Ports

Tuesday, January, 9, 2007

by Ralph Grizzle

Wind Surf set sail in the Caribbean this winter on 41 voyages featuring six different itineraries roundtrip from St. Thomas and Barbados. Sailing through March, Wind Surf combines out-of-the-way and quaint Caribbean ports with an intimate experience akin to sailing on one's personal mega-yacht. The company put a lot of [...]

Checking In: Wind Surf’s New Suites

Tuesday, January, 9, 2007

by Ralph Grizzle

With a capacity for only 312 guests, Wind Surf's embarkation procedure was a breeze. Thirty minutes after boarding, I was in stateroom 117B. More on that in just a moment. Click here to view video. I was traveling with a group of journalists, and we stopped off to take a look [...]

Let’s Go Surfing!

Tuesday, January, 9, 2007

by Ralph Grizzle

Barbados - It's Sunday, January 7, and I'm checking out of my hotel in just a few minutes to transfer to the Wind Surf. I'm on board for a seven-day cruise to check out the new refurbishments that has transformed this ship. I think we're all in for a treat, [...]