“We have a company-wide commitment to ensuring our
yachts are constantly evolving to give our guests the best luxury experience
possible,” said Hans Birkholz, chief executive officer and president of
Windstar Cruises. “These latest enhancements, along with the renovations done
in early 2012, will make our staterooms some of the best in the luxury market.”
The current layout will be transformed with a sofa
where guests can relax, watch TV or catch a cat-nap to replace the previous
desk and vanity set-up. When room service is ordered, or if guests want a place
to write, the middle section of the sofa converts into a table, with seats at
each end. Additionally, the center dresser located next to the bed will be
exchanged for a chic new dresser that will give guests more open room. Before
and after pictures of the mock-up stateroom can be viewed on Windstar’s blog.
Staterooms on both yachts were previously enhanced
as part of Windstar’s $18 million fleet-wide renovation project in 2012. Across
the fleet, staterooms were updated with leather headboards, stately arm chairs,
linen wall coverings, new lighting features, elegant window coverings, plush
wool carpeting, art work, and stylish bed cushions. Corridors were completely
renovated from floor to ceiling with new wall coverings, carpeting, ceiling
finishes, lighting, and art work.
“Guests are staying in our model showcase stateroom
on Wind Star, and the reviews so
far have been outstanding,” said Birkholz. “The new layout really exemplifies
yacht-style cruising.”
While Windstar’s sailing yachts continue to evolve
with the latest trends in the luxury market, Windstar Cruises is also preparing
for Star Pride, the first of the company’s
three new power yachts, to enter it’s month-long dry-dock in April 2014, before
sailing the Mediterranean in May of 2014.
To learn more about Windstar Cruises, please visit www.windstarcruises.com.
