This is a very unique opportunity to cruise on this intimate and exclusive private WSU Cougar charter. That is right- WSU has 100% of the ship for only 300 friends and alumni of WSU.

But that is only the beginning. This cruise is going to feature wines by award-winning Cougar and friends winery owners, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards and DeLille Cellars, all poured liberally throughout the days and nights of our cruise. These amazing wines will be paired with equally spectacular food including two special 5-course wine dinners prepared by our celebrity guest chef.

Not only are you going to see wonderful parts of France and Italy but you will do so in a casual yet luxurious environment-more like being on your own private super yacht.

You will be joined by world-renowned WSU Viticulture & Enology Director, Thomas Henick-Klingy, faculty from the program, members of the Alumni Association and Cougar Wine Club winery owners. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy an intimate and collegiate environment on the vacation of a lifetime with friends and fellow alumni.

The decks, pools, restaurants and nightclubs are being transformed into WSU at sea with a fun, festive and casual atmosphere perfect for your cruise. We are also planning a cornucopia of special entertainment, and special dining and wine tasting events onboard and ashore.

Each port will feature an eclectic mix of historic, romantic and adventure-based shore excursions in some of the most beautiful, historic and interesting ports of call.

Windstar, the leading small ship cruise company in the world (Conde Nast) is the perfect venue for our adventure. With their famous “Pampering without Pretense” service you will enjoy this special environment in casual comfort. It will be as if you are sailing on your own private yacht with 300 of your closest friends.

It's this ambience, too, that sets her off from all the other "small" ships, with amenities and an onboard vibe closer to a very high-end mainstream ship or a casual luxe vessel. In essence, Wind Surf is in a class by herself, offering one of the few cruise experiences that really bridges the gap between casual-luxe and adventure cruising.

Your Wind Surf cruise will offer a sea-side window on the world, combining the refinement of a luxury hotel with a moveable feast of cultural experiences.

Teak decking, rich wood interiors, an attentive service staff, intimate surroundings, eclectic artwork, exceptional signature cuisine featuring both light and vegetarian menu selections, and an extensive wine list are some of the extraordinary elements which have become synonymous with Windstar.

Features unique to the Wind Surf include 31 deluxe suites, 2 Bridge Deck suites, The Yacht Club, Degrees, The Terrace Bar for small intimate getaways and the nearly 10,000 square foot WindSpa offering a full array of spa treatments, consultative, health and fitness programs.

Passengers are cradled in comfort as all staterooms and suites offer ocean views, sitting area, new LCD flatscreen TV, DVD, CD player, iPod Nanos and Bose SoundDocks systems, safe, mini-bar/refrigerator, international direct-dial phones, bathroom with luxurious pampering toiletries, hair dryer, plush terry cloth robes, and an abundance of closet space.

Best of all, with our super inclusive WSU Cougars cruise most everything is included in one price, all of your food including special wine tasting dinners, prepared by guest celebrity chef, the featured wines available throughout the day and night on the cruise, sports, entertainment and special parties…….pay one price and get it all!

So register early for special pricing and savings. There are only 146 cabins available for sale, so it is bound to fill up quickly! There is special pricing for the first 42 cabins booked.