Live Voyage Recap: Windstar Cruises’ Wind Spirit

Last summer, I literally set sail aboard the Wind Spirit, part of Windstar Cruises‘ fleet of sleek, motor-yacht cruise ships on a voyage from Stockholm, Sweden to Oslo, Norway.

Standing on the starboard bridge wing of Windstar Cruises’ Wind Spirit at dusk. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders

With seven glorious days of exploring the Baltics, it proved to be an immeasurable adventure aboard a comfortable, relaxed, modern interpretation of the classic sailing ship. Breakfasts and lunches were taken outside on Wind Spirit‘s teak decks, surrounded by thoughtful nautical touches.  But one of my most memorable shipboard experiences was surely the line’s signature on-deck barbecue, served in the brilliance of the setting sun as we departed Warnemunde, Germany.

The aft deck of the Wind Spirit is transformed into a spectacular outdoor dining venue as we sailed from Warnemunde, Germany. Photo © 2011 Aaron Saunders

If you missed our initial report last July, don’t worry: you can still read it all right here! A quick note: the Windstar Cruises fleet is currently in the midst of an ambitious refurbishment, so decor may have changed since our July 2011 report.

July 30, 2011 – Stockholm, Sweden

July 31, 2011 – Visby, Sweden

August 1, 2011 – At Sea

August 2, 2011 – Warnemunde, Germany

August 3, 2011 – Copenhagen, Denmark

August 4, 2011 – Aarhus, Denmark

August 5, 2011 – Gothenburg, Sweden

August 6, 2011 – Oslo, Norway

From the Deck Chair will return tomorrow with another exciting Live Voyage Recap, as we prepare for our next voyage aboard Hapag-Lloyd’s Hanseatic. Live Coverage begins this Saturday!