Windstar Cruises Includes Costa Rica and Panama in "Sun Kissed Destinations" in 2008
Windstar's three-ship fleet of elegant motor sailing yachts - 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit and 312-guest Wind Surf  - entice vacationers to step aboard in 2008 with intriguing itineraries visiting a mix of popular and secluded locals.

All three Windstar ships set sail in Europe from March through November with 49 sailings planned in the Mediterranean and 40 in the Greek Isles.

The Wind Spirit and Wind Surf sail 35 seven-day cruises in the Caribbean in winter 2008.

The Wind Star will sail 16 seven-day cruises along the beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica in winter 2008.

The roundtrip itinerary from Puerto Caldera (Puntarenas) visits San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua; Playas del Coco, Quepos, Bahia Paraiso, Curu (National Wildlife Refuge), and Tortuga Island, Costa Rica.

Two 14-day Panama Canal cruises sail between Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica and Bridgetown, Barbados departing April 5 and November 29.

Windstar recently announced another multi-million dollar investment in all three ships to add even more luxury amenities on board and update public spaces and staterooms. The Wind Surf was the first ship to be completed in December 2006. Highlights include two new luxury Bridge Suites, remodeled bathrooms in all suites and staterooms, and The Yacht Club-the new social hub of the ship with an espresso bar, comfortable seating, computers and Internet. The Wind Spirit renovations will be completed prior to the European season in spring 2007, with the Wind Star following in fall 2007.

Seattle-based Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations.