Queen of the fleet, this 236-foot Barquentine was built in 1923 for financier E.F. Hutton and christened HUSSAR. In the 1930's she was sold to shipping magnate George Vettlesen who re-christened her VEMA. Later she was put into service by Columbia University sailing over 1 1/4 million miles worldwide. Evidence gathered on her voyages confirmed the theory of the continental drift.
Star Rating:
Specialty
Cruise Type:
Speciality
Maiden Voyage:
1923
Passenger Capacity(dbl):
72
Tonnage:
420 tonnes
Length:
236 ft
Nationality of Crew:
West Indian
Beam:
33 ft
Nationality of Officers:
British
Speed:
9 knots
Nationality of Dining Staff:
West Indian
Draft:
15 ft
Ship Registration:
Honduras
Onboard Currency:
USD
Refurbished:
1994
Admiral Suites
Main deck, featuring double beds, porthole/picture window, private head, shower & small refrigerator.
Deck cabins
Aft deck, feature double beds, picture window, skylights, small refrigerator, shared head & shower.
Standard Cabins
Below main deck, feature upper & lower berths with private head & shower. Some ships feature wider lower berths & portholes.
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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