Mark Spitz to host Windstar’s first Island Experience program
Small ship cruise line Windstar’s new Island Experiences program will feature Olympic legend Mark Spitz during its January 31 Caribbean sailing.
Spitz, who famously won seven swimming gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games, will serve as host during the ship’s stop at Prickly Pear Beach, a secluded nature reserve in the British Virgin Islands.
He will conduct an onboard lecture on the Yachtsman’s Caribbean and join guests for dinner as well as taking swimming classes during the day.
"We are thrilled to have a renowned athlete like Mark Spitz join us for the launch of our new Island Experience," said Hans Birkholz, Windstar Cruises’ chief executive officer.
"Our Private Events were designed for our guests to really experience the local culture in an exclusive way. The new Island Experience will allow them to feel like they are on their own slice of paradise for the day."
The Island Experience Private Events program will all feature beach and sporting activities such as volleyball, snorkeling, and bocce ball, along with a beach barbeque.
The cruise line said more celebrity hosts will be announced in the coming months.
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