Built in 1938, ARGUS was one of the last of the great Portuguese Grand Banks fleet. Polynesia was featured in the May 1952 edition of National Geographic magazine and in the late maritime writer, Allen Villers' book, "The Quest for the Schooner Argus." This legendary 248-foot schooner was acquired by Windjammer in 1975 and christened POLYNESIA.
Star Rating:
Specialty
Cruise Type:
Speciality
Maiden Voyage:
1938
Passenger Capacity(dbl):
110
Tonnage:
430 tonnes
Space Ratio/Passenger:
3.41 ft/pass
Length:
248 ft
Nationality of Crew:
West Indian
Beam:
36 ft
Nationality of Officers:
British
Speed:
10 knots
Nationality of Dining Staff:
West Indian
Draft:
18 ft
Ship Registration:
Honduras
Onboard Currency:
USD
Refurbished:
1994
Admiral Suites
Main Deck, featuring double beds, porthole/picture window, private head, shower & small refrigerator.
Bachelor/Ette cabins
Feature a private head & shower & six bunks. All male (BQ) or all female (BQE). Perfect for single travelers, families or friends.
Deck Cabins
Main deck, feature portholes, upper & lower berths, private heads & 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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