7 Night Cruise sailing from Philipsburg roundtrip aboard Wind Surf.

The largest sailing ship in the world, the Wind Surf is a sleek, five-masted sailing yacht accommodating 312 guests. With six decks and a gross tonnage of 14,745, the Wind Surf is the largest yacht in the Windstar fleet.

All staterooms have ocean views, queen beds, flat-screen TV with DVD player and Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPods. Wind Surf suites include an extra bath and TV along with sitting area and his-and-her bathrooms. The new spa suites include lush spa robes, tea service and credits for certified organic spa services and fitness classes in WindSpa. Wind Surf bridge suites give guests the additional luxury of a spacious private living room and relaxing whirlpool spa.

Wind Surf has several dining spots. Degrees, is by reservation only and features an alternative menu reflecting the fresh and seasonal preparations of Mediterranean cooking. The Restaurant offers gourmet, course-by-course cuisine in the evenings and the Veranda restaurant offers casual dining for breakfast and lunch. For dining under the stars, two alfresco top deck eateries include Candles for steaks and skewers, and Le Marche, for seafood.

Wind Surf has the most elaborate fitness and spa facilities in the Windstar fleet, outclassing most facilities on other similar-size ships. Additional amenities include casino and lounge, salon, water-sports platform, two pools and two hot tubs. The Yacht Club is the ship's "living room" and library decorated with intimate groupings of comfy couches and chairs, perfect for reading, catching up on news, browsing the internet, or enjoying good conversation with friends.

Highlights of this cruise:

Philipsburg
Philipsburg is the main town settled on the Dutch side of the island of St. Maarten. Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493, it later served as an international trade post as well as a setting for salt production. Colorful Creole buildings greet guests and pay homage to the island's history along celebrated Front Street. They now house the town's abundance of restaurants, store fronts, and casinos that engage guests seeking an upbeat island experience.

Falmouth
Surrounded by many abandoned sugar mills, the small village of Falmouth is protected in a large horseshoe-shaped bay. Falmouth was the first settlement on Antigua set up by the British. Today Falmouth is a quiet village surrounded by old sugar plantations and mills with the main historic building of interest being St Paul's Church. The main center of activity in Falmouth Harbour is on the eastern side of the large horse-shoe bay where the shops, restaurants and marina are located.

Jost Van Dyke
Known as the "barefoot" island for its casual lifestyle, Jost Van Dyke is just four miles long and surrounded by a treacherous reef that is home to many exotic fish and marine life making it a true delight for snorkelers and divers. The lovely coral sand beaches of Jost Van Dyke and quiet and relaxing. The highest point on the island is Roach Hill at 1054 feet, when stunning views of the Caribbean are found at every angle. Great Harbour is a busy port for yachters, making yachting tourism a mainstay of the economy. The strip of beach around the harbor is full of bars and restaurants, reinforcing the point of being on Jost Van Dyke, which is to relax and do a little as possible. Notable bars include Foxy's, particularly known for its New Year's Eve party and The Soggy Dollar, home of the island specialty drink the "Painkiller" and without a dock so can only be reached using a dinghy or swimming. Walking the island reveals views of nearby Tortola, St. John and St. Thomas and a visit to White Bay, with its breathtaking beach is worth the effort.

Virgin Gorda
The most chic resorts of the British Virgin Isles are located on Virgin Gorda, an eight-square-mile island divided nearly in two, with settlements at each end. The south of the island is best known for the curious assembly of house- sized rocks called "the Baths," which are jumbled together to form huge underground pools and caverns. The beach at the Baths is large, wide, and sandy - perfect for sunning and swimming.

Gustavia
First claimed by France in 1648, Gustavia was named for King Gustav III of Sweden, after the island was given to Sweden in exchange for trade rights in 1784, then sold back to France in 1878. Quaint Gustavia wraps around a deep, U-shaped harbor where the unofficial pastime is yacht-watching and wine drinking at one of the many waterfront cafes. Along the Rue de la Republique, the main street in town, are dozens of duty-free boutiques. Beautiful beaches and gorgeous scenery abound across the island and in Gustavia lies the pink seashell-covered Anse de Grands Galets (Shell Beach). Architectural highlights include Swedish Wall House, built in 1800 and now a restaurant, the 1855 St. Bartholomew Anglican Church, with the original marble floor, and Notre-Dame de l'Assomption. Hikers will enjoy seeing Fort Karl, which overlooks Anse de Grands Galets and Fort Gustav, near the lighthouse.