Spontaneous... gracious... never in the way... never out of reach... you'll find service, raised, to an art aboard Windstar Cruises.

Kick back and be pampered. Go ahead, ask them for the sun, the moon, and to prove how Windstar earned all five stars.

Well known for cruising off the beaten path, the upscale line sails to exotic locales and hidden harbors that larger ships cannot access. These stately vessels turn heads from Northern Europe to the South Pacific.

With their sleek lines and computerized controls, Windstar ships are revolutionary in concept and design, while the towering sails echo a bygone era of explorers.

Windstar's ships are officially masted-sail-yachts (msy), but the designation belies the vessels unique rigging. Unfurling in two minutes at the push of a button, billowing white sails reach to the sky. All functions are operated from the bridge by computer micro-chips and navigational devices. The unusual "open-bridge" operation allows guests to drop by and acquaint themselves with the veteran captains and officers who demonstrate the ship's intriguing capabilities to modern day explorers.