Windstar Cruises Wins Two 2007 Reader's Choice Awards From Porthole Cruise Magazine

Windstar Cruises Wins Two 2007 Reader's Choice Awards From Porthole CruiseMagazineWindstar Cruises Awarded Most Romantic Cruise Line and Best Tall ShipSEATTLE, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates athree-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secludedcoves of the world's most treasured destinations, has been recognized byPorthole Cruise Magazine as the Most Romantic Cruise Line and the Best TallShip by readers in the 9th Annual Reader's Choice Awards. This is the thirdtime Windstar Cruises has won Most Romantic Cruise Line and the first timewinning Best Tall Ship.

"We're honored that the readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine recognized theromantic, luxurious experience we deliver on our beautiful ships," said DianeMoore, Executive Vice President, Windstar Cruises. "These awards validate ourcrew and staff's commitment to create an outstanding cruise vacationexperience that is 180 Degrees from Ordinary(R)."

Several thousand readers cast their ballots in the 9th Annual Reader'sChoice Awards which are featured in the December 2007 issue of Porthole CruiseMagazine, the world's leading cruise travel magazine.

"Windstar Cruises is a leader in the tall ship cruising industry," saidBill Panoff, publisher and editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine. "Ourreaders continue to see the high-quality and romance of a Windstar Cruise, andI couldn't agree more."

Windstar's commitment to providing guests with the most casually elegant,enriching and luxurious cruise vacation has consistently earned high praisefrom some of the most notable names in the travel world. In addition toPorthole Cruise Magazine's 2007 Reader's Choice Awards, Windstar Cruisesearned top honors in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards this year. Allthree ships in Windstar's fleet of luxury sailing yachts were lauded among"The World's Best Small Ships" by Conde Nast Traveler readers in July and thecompany was recognized recently as the best small-ship cruise vacation by thereaders of Celebrated Living.

About Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pamperingwithout pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secludedcoves of the world's most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, callingat 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For moreinformation including brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professionaltravel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises onlineat http://www.windstarcruises.com.

Windstar is a division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC, awholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC.

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Vanessa Bloy

Windstar Cruises

206.292.9606SOURCE Windstar CruisesVanessa Bloy of Windstar Cruises, +1-206-292-9606