Island Windjammers Vela Cruise Reviews

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Saint Lucius Pitons with a rainbow.
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Fun, Relaxing and Adventures

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Vela

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micheler56
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This was my 2nd cruise with Island Windjammers. I'll be going on my third in a couple of months. The crew was absolutely amazing, Captain Alexis, Luis, Leah, Romaine, Stephen, Robert, Ponchoo, Frederick, Lennox and last but by no means least, Steelo! Getting to know your crew the way you can on Island Windjammer ships is a unique and brilliant opportunity. The passengers were the nicest group ...
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Sail Date: October 2018


Unforgettable Barefoot Sail

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Vela

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Barnacle Tim
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

It has been a many-decades long dream of mine to sail the Caribbean. I never quite got around to it when I was young enough to captain my own sailboat. As we are all aware, such fantasies are rarely matched by the reality of the eventual trip. So as a 70 year old, reasonably fit traveler, off I went, and I can report that this trip, in all ways, exceeded my long help tropical sail dream. ...
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Sail Date: August 2018



Wonderful ship, amazing staff, new friends!

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Vela

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Hutchie52
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

For my 60th birthday I decided I would go on a trip I had always wanted to try - I decided one week before that birthday and the support staff of IW could not have been more helpful. The trip itself was just truly amazing - the ship is a perfect size - we had 16 guests and yet it felt at times you were all alone and then there were times when you had many new friends. The cabins were small as ...
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Sail Date: May 2018


An adventure I will never forget

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Vela

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BAKES1
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We chose the cruise because of the more intimate nature of a smaller ship. The Vela is a beautiful sailing ship and is approximately 156 feet long. We were able to access ports that larger ships could not. Chef Lenny prepared excellent meals and the service on board was outstanding. Chef Lenny took particular pride in going to local markets to provide the freshest fish, fruits and vegetables for ...
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Sail Date: April 2018


Great Sail

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Vela

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moxiescott
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

My husband and I just returned from our 2nd trip with Island Windjammers. We enjoyed our sail on the beautiful Vela, but the cabins were a bit smaller than those on sister ship, Sagitta. The crew on Vela worked so hard to make us comfortable, safe, and happy. We were particularly impressed with Captain Alexis and Ops Man, Andrew. The food was delicious, and the drinks were plenty. We enjoyed our ...
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Sail Date: April 2018


I forgot I had a job and didn't know what day it was... Best Vacation EVER

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Vela

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kpb468
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

I have only great things to say about my 1st experience with Island Windjammers and I will certainly be back! I have not stopped smiling since I have been home. I have been to many different places and on many vacations and I can safely say this vacation has been my favorite of all. We cruised on the Vela from Saint Lucia (Marigot Bay) to Dominica to Isle De Saintes to Marie Galante to Martinique ...
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Sail Date: April 2018


Another fantastic voyage!

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Vela

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dolphindave1
2-5 Cruises • Age 80s

This was our 4th cruise on Island Windjammers. We absolutely loved them all and plan to do another next year. We've done 2 on the "Diamant" and now 2 on the "Vela". This review is posted for the "Vela" northern route for our recent Feb. 2018 sail. We sailed out of Marigot Bay on beautiful St. Lucia. During the trip we anchored twice on St. Lucia; three times on Martinique; once on Dominica; ...
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Sail Date: February 2018


Amazing Relaxed Sail with Intimate Setting

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Vela

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ryansetssail
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We had an amazing time aboard the Vela! My wife and I traveled down to Saint Lucia the day before and stayed in the quaint town of Marigot Bay, where Vela was located. We met the crew the day of the sail and I knew we were in good hands right away. Our bags were taken to the ship and we followed shortly behind. The first thing you received when you boarded the ship was a rum drink- perfect! ...
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Sail Date: January 2018


Trip of a Lifetime!

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Vela

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CanuckSailors
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

As the Medical Officers on Amazing Grace of the previous Windjammer Barefoot Cruises fleet 20 years ago, my husband and I were able to visit all of the tall ships of that fleet as well as many of the islands visited by the Grace from Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago for a month long sail at a time. We have recently arrived home from our first Island Windjammer sail on Vela, a surprise ...
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Sail Date: January 2018


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