PUBLIC SPACES The yachts are very well designed and thoughtfully laid out. Big enough to find space but also small and intimate to ensure there are lots of opportunities to meet and enjoy fellow guests. This cruise is all about engaging with other like-minded people and sharing the same sea-going experience. The Yacht Club on the larger ship, the Wind Surf is a great gathering spot where coffee, drinks and sandwiches are available all day. Play backgammon or chess, log on or bring your own laptop or enjoy a good book. The main lounge on each ship is the gathering place for a pre-dinner cocktail while listening to music from the resident band and hearing about the next day’s port and activities. There’s a small casino on each yacht as well as a fitness center and on the Wind Surf, a large spa and beauty salon whereas on the two more intimate yachts the spa is a much smaller space. And for after dinner fun many guests gather in the Compass Rose on the Wind Surf where there’s always a great duo playing some super dance songs and the crowd can party into the wee hours under those starry, starry nights. Suite SUITES AND STATEROOMS These have all been beautifully redecorated in soothing colors of the ocean and sand. They are wonderful accommodations and even though not super large, they have absolutely all the space you could want or need. Very well designed with ample cupboards and drawers for all your stuff and then some; the bathrooms have a shower only but lots of storage, great wooden floors and good lighting. There is a mini bar, iPod docking station, flat screen TV and a DVD player. Bring your own music and movies or rent them from reception. And as the yacht is yours to enjoy and explore – you won’t be using your room much anyway unless it’s for room service! But it’s a soothing and calming home away from home and your steward will take very good care of you as well (although you never seem to see him he is just seconds away when you need him). And for true pampering on the Wind Surf, book a suite which is very spacious and has the added benefit of two bathrooms. 24 CRUISE HOLIDAYS