This four-masted Barquentine, formerly the France II, was built in 1959 by Forges et al Meditterranee of Le Havre, France and served as a meteorological research vessel for the French Government. Acquired by Windjammer in 1989, she was renovated with custom interiors, spacious accommodations and state-of-the-art navigational systems. She blends nautical tradition with modern comfort.
Star Rating:
Specialty
Cruise Type:
Speciality
Maiden Voyage:
1959
Passenger Capacity(dbl):
122
Tonnage:
1,740 tonnes
Space Ratio/Passenger:
9.71 ft/pass
Length:
294 ft
Nationality of Crew:
West Indian
Beam:
40 ft
Nationality of Officers:
American, British
Speed:
15 knots
Nationality of Dining Staff:
West Indian
Draft:
23 ft
Ship Registration:
Equitorial Guinea
Onboard Currency:
USD
Refurbished:
1997
Dining aboard Windjammer is casual and relaxed. No tuxedos, ties or feather boas required. Come in a bathing suit and t-shirt if you like- just bring an appetite. Meals are social occasions for sharing stories and good food in the company of interesting and friendly shipmates. The good thing is, you can meet someone new at each meal as there are no fixed seating arrangements. Shipmates are free to roam and sit with whomever.
The talented galley can even bake a birthday cake. Vegetarians need not worry for Windjammer's chefs can whip-up more than a steaming plate of broccoli. And for those with health concerns, everything will be done to try and best accommodate most dietary needs.
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