The offer applies only to select 2009 Europe sailings

to 'A' from 'AA-' andaffirmed the short-term rating at 'F1' on Nov 24, 2008. A spreadsheet detailing the rating actions in question is available on the FitchRatings website at under the following headers: Public Finance >> U.S Public Finance >> Special Reports. Fitch's rating definitions and the terms of use of such ratings are available onthe agency's public site, Published ratings, criteria andmethodologies are available from this site, at all times. Fitch's code ofconduct, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, affiliate firewall, complianceand other relevant policies and procedures are also available from the 'Code ofConduct' section of this site. Fitch Ratings, New YorkRichard Park, 1-212-908-0289Sarah Repucci, 1-212-908-0726Media RelationsCindy Stoller, Copyright Business Wire 2009. Benefiting Travel Professionals and Windstar Cruise GuestsSEATTLE, Jan.

5 /PRNewswire/ Windstar Cruises, which operates athree-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secludedcoves of the world's most treasured destinations, extends its special offersbenefiting travel professionals and Windstar cruise guests.Winter Sails Season OfferWindstar has extended its Winter Sails Season Offer giving travelprofessionals a $50 American Express gift check upon final payment for 2009cruises booked with a deposit between December 2008 and February 2009. Travelprofessionals must mention "Windstar Winter Sails Offer" when placing abooking with Windstar to receive the $50 American Express gift check. The $50American Express gift check will be mailed to travel professionals after finalpayment has been received by Windstar for the cruise booking. Offer valid forbookings with deposits made between December 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009.All the Luxury, Half the Deposit OfferWindstar is extending its 50 percent reduction on cruise deposits on allnew bookings made now through February 28, 2009, for any 2009 sailing that isnot within final payment requirement. The program allows guests between nowand February 28, 2009, to make a deposit of $375 per person, instead of $750per person, within three days of booking a Windstar cruise to secure areservation for 2009 sailings that are outside of the final payment period.The remaining deposit is due March 31, 2009, or 90 days prior to sailing,whichever comes first.One for Five Tour Conductor Credit OfferFor travel professionals who book a new group of five full-fare guests onselect 2009 sailings on Windstar by February 28, 2009, they receive acomplimentary group tour conductor credit on the same sailing.Theapplicable 2009 sailings are: Wind Spirit Sailings: 5/9, 6/20-7/25, 8/8-8/29, 10/31, 11/7, 12/12 Wind Star Sailings: 4/25, 5/9, 5/16, 6/6, 6/13, 7/4, 7/18-8/29, 10/24, 10/31, 12/5, 12/12 Wind Surf Sailings: 4/19, 4/26, 5/10, 5/25, 5/31, 6/7, 6/21-11/2, 11/22-12/13The offer applies to all agencies and is combinable with pre-approvedgroup rates. Offer is not combinable with any other promotions/programs and iscapacity controlled and may be withdrawn or modified at the discretion ofWindstar Valid only on new groups set up by February 28, 2009 A maximum often groups per agency is allowed. Tour conductor credit is based on averagecruise fare tariff paid by group guests, excluding non-discountable amountsand taxes with credit applied toward every sixth guest.A maximum of fourtour conductor credits are available on Wind Surf and a maximum of two tourconductor credits are available on Wind Spirit and Wind Star.

To set up theirgroup booking, travel agents should contact Windstar Reservations at1-800-258-7245.Up to 50 Percent Savings on Select 2009 Europe SailingsWindstar guests can enjoy savings of up to 50 percent on select 2009European cruises departing April through November offering the history,culture, charm and grandeur of some of the most exciting places in the world.Wind Spirit and Wind Star itineraries include sailings between Athens andVenice, Istanbul and Athens, Rome and Barcelona, and Barcelona and Lisbon.Wind Surf itineraries include sailings between Barcelona and Rome, Rome andNice, Venice to Venice, Rome to Rome, Barcelona and Nice, Rome and Venice, andBarcelona to Lisbon.The offer applies only to select 2009 Europe sailings. Seven-day sailingsstart at $1,799 per person, double occupancy. Offer is not combinable with anyother promotions/programs and is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn ormodified at the discretion of Windstar. Taxes are additional.Family Offer on European SailingsWindstar is offering special family rates on summer European sailingsaboard Wind Surf.

Families who book one full-fare stateroom on Wind Surfsailings departing June 7 through August 30, 2009, will receive a secondstateroom for family members on the same sailing at 50 percent off per person.European cruises offer families the chance to experience together some of themost exciting and historical places in the world at values superior toland-based vacations. Wind Surf's 7-day summer European itineraries include:Venice to Venice, Venice to Rome, Rome to Nice, Nice to Rome, Rome toBarcelona, Barcelona to Nice and Rome to Venice.Wind Surf provides families with entertaining activities on board and onland Wind Surf features an outdoor pool and fitness room. The ship is alsoequipped with a water sports platform for complimentary waterskiing,windsurfing, sailing and kayaking in selected ports when the ship is at anchorand is subject to weather conditions and local restrictions. Other amenitiesinclude board games, books, an expansive DVD movie collection and Apple iPodsfor check out.