Cruising Speed: 10 knots with engines only; up to 15 knots with prevailing wind
Italy & Croatia Luxury All-Lesbian Cruise 2025
July 2 – 10, 2025
Windstar msy Wind Surf
Olivia brings you the best of Italy and Croatia on board the luxurious 342-passenger ship, the ms Wind Surf. Explore the shores of Italy and Croatia and discover the charm of Venice, the magnificence of Rome, and the vast beauty of Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast. Discover the Mediterranean’s most charming and historic destinations on this incomparable 8-night all-lesbian voyage.
Wander down the ancient cobblestone streets of Taormina, travel up the sparking fjord to Kotor and bask in the allure of small ship cruising as your small ship anchors in the heart of Old Town Dubrovnik while larger ships only pass by. From remarkable small ports such as Rovinj to timeless cities like Venice and Rome, discover the Mediterranean's most charming and historic destinations in one incomparable voyage.
Your Ship - Windstar Cruises msy Wind Surf
On any day, our 342-guest flagship, Wind Surf, the world’s largest sailing ship, draws admiring glances as she glides majestically into port with her tall sails billowing. And her beauty is far more than skin deep. During their cruise, you will find the perfect setting for ‘making an entrance’ in the beautiful reception area – and, appropriately, that’s only the beginning.
Wind Surf underwent a significant renovation of public spaces and suites, including an expanded lounge with new lights and sound for upcoming stage performances. Relax into the destinations you’re visiting at the new World Spa by Windstar, which will offer regional spa treatments, including massage styles like Swedish, Japanese Shiatsu and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi. An Officer’s Suite, which might be the only one of its kind, provides you with the chance to stay in the heart of the officer quarters tucked right behind the Bridge.
When you return to your stateroom, the luxury gets personal. Windstar’s signature bowl of fresh fruit will still be waiting for you, along with rich tufted headboards, soft seascape colors, beautiful new upholstery, and fine count Egyptian cotton linens welcome you to an oasis of relaxing indulgence.
Wind Surf Ship Amenities
• Amphora, Veranda, Candles, Stella Bistro Restaurants serving locally inspired dishes
• Lounge Bar, Yacht Club Café, Compass Rose Bar, Pool Bar
• World Spa with a variety of spa treatments (extra charge)
• Wide open teak decks
• Captain’s Bridge
• 24-hour room service
• Signature onboard BBQ
• Nightly port talks
• Star Boutique
• Watersports Platform (based on port availability)
• Complimentary yoga classes and gym use
Wind Surf Suite & Room Amenities
• Retreat to your gracious stateroom or suite with rich tufted headboards, soft seascape colors, beautiful new upholstery, Egyptian cotton linens and L’Occitane bath products.
• Waffle weave robe and slippers
• Flat Screen TV with complimentary movies on demand
• Fully stocked mini bar/refrigerator (alcoholic beverages charged on consumption)
• Safe
• Direct dial phone
• Wifi (internet cards can be purchased at reception)
• Fresh fruit
• Granite vanity with magnifying mirror
• Walk-in closet and ample drawer space
• Bathroom with granite countertop, full-size tub, and shower
• Complimentary shoe polishing service
• In-room filtered water
• 110/220 outlets
Traveler Info
Airports
You will need to fly into Venice, Italy (VCE) and out of Rome, Italy (FCO). We encourage all guests to arrive at least one day early to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.
Flight arrival and departure times
Embarkation begins at 1 pm. We depart Venice at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
We encourage you to book your departure flight from Rome (FCO) after 12 pm on Thursday, July 10, 2025 to allow enough time to transfer to the airport after disembarking. The airport is approximately 1 hour from Civitavecchia.
Transfers to the Ship
Airport transfers are not included. You can take a water-taxi to the Venice Port. Transfers from the ship to the Rome Airport can be booked onboard.
Excursions
In each port we visit, an array of optional excursions are available. More information on these will be in your final documents.
Gratuities
Gratuities are included as a portion of your NDAs. Gratuities are provided for your cabin steward, dining room steward, bus person, maître d’, and other-behind-the-scenes crew members. Tips to your local guides on excursions are not included and are recommended.
Internet, Email
Wifi plans are available onboard for your laptop or mobile devices. Pricing will be posted on board.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Laundry and pressing service is available onboard. Check onboard for pricing.
Medical Services
There is an onboard infirmary. Medical services entail an additional fee.
Phone
Each cabin has a phone which you may use to call cabin-to-cabin, and to the various onboard facilities. There is an additional fee to use this phone to call outside of the ship; cost is available on board. We recommend using WhatsApp or FaceTime to make phone calls via wifi.
Money: On-Board Purchases
All purchases made on the ship will be charged to your onboard account, which you create when you first check in. All charges will be billed in US dollars. Please check with the front office onboard for further details.
Smoking policy
All indoor areas onboard, including cabins and verandas, are non-smoking, including vaping. Outdoor public smoking areas will be posted.
Spa Services
The onboard WindSpa offers facials, massages, and many other services for an additional fee.
What is included?
• Accommodations for 9 days/8 nights on the elegant Windstar Wind Surf • All meals onboard the ship’s restaurants featuring gourmet fare, including 24-hour room service
• Complimentary non-alcohol soft beverages including bottled water and specialty coffees
• Champagne welcome reception
• Olivia’s signature entertainment and programming
• Personalized Team Olivia assistance throughout
What's not included?
• Airfare to Venice and from Rome / Airport transfers
• Specialty restaurants
• Alcoholic beverages
• Spa and salon services
• Internet/phone/fax
• Ship's photos
• Medical attention
• Shore excursions
• Travel insurance & personal incidentals
Italy & Croatia Lesbian Cruise 2025 Itinerary
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
02 Jul
Venice, Italy
6 PM
03 Jul
Rovinj, Croatia
8 AM
4 PM
04 Jul
Split, Croatia
8 AM
5 PM
05 Jul
Dubrovnik, Croatia
8 AM
10 PM
06 Jul
Kotor, Montenegro
8 AM
5 PM
07 Jul
Fun Day at Sea!
08 Jul
Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Sicily
8 AM
2 PM
09 Jul
Sorrento, Italy
8 AM
3 PM
10 Jul
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
7 AM
Embarkation begins at 1 pm. We depart Venice at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
We encourage you to book your departure flight from Rome (FCO) after 12 pm on Thursday, July 10, 2025 to allow enough time to transfer to the airport after disembarking.
Venice, Italy Wednesday, July 2, 2025
No other sea approach in the Adriatic raises goose bumps like Venice, a small ship exclusive where the entire city and its lagoon are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We begin our cruise in the enchanting city of Venice, Italy. In this intimate setting, gondoliers serenade, delicate bridges lead to winding cobblestone streets and glorious Renaissance architecture form a fairy-tale backdrop. Join our pre-cruise vacation stretcher and take in all the must-see sights.
We will offer pre-cruise vacation stretchers in Venice, Italy. More information will be available approximately 11 months prior to the trip.
Rovinj, Croatia Thursday, July 3, 2025
The lovely fishing port of Rovinj on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula bordered on three sides by the Adriatic Sea. You can tour the maze of cobblestone streets that lead to the hilltop St. Euphemia Cathedral with its towering steeple dominating the skyline. Old Town Rovinj is a delightful tangle of medieval streets and twisting stairways. Seek out the Bronze Age ruins of Monkodonja, the hidden beaches or the breathtaking natural beauty of the 6-mile-long Lim Fjord.
Sample excursions: Experience Istria, Tour of Pula & Olive Oil Tasting, Rib Boat Sea Adventure, Seaside Resort of Porec & Wine Tasting.
Split, Croatia Friday, July 4, 2025
Split welcomes you with open arms, Mediterranean style, and a bustling harbor lined with busy cafés. Beyond, looms stately Diocletian’s Palace a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the center of town. Don't miss the seafood market, located on Marmontova near the shoreline. The vegetable market is a fantastic lunch alternative. Be sure to visit any of the city's pekara, or bakeries for some pastries and baked goods. If you’re longing for a quiet respite, head for the western end of town for an easy stroll through a verdant mountain park. Or take an optional tour to Trogir, another UNESCO site.
Sample excursions: Cooking class & Dalmatian Delicacies, Flavors & Aromas of Dalmatia, Krka National Park Highlights, Rafting the Cetina River, Sea Safari of Trogir.
Dubrovnik, Croatia Saturday, July 5, 2025
While larger ships must pass by, we anchor right beyond the famous walled city so you can admire its beauty with every glance. Often referred to as “the Pearl of the Adriatic”, tender ashore and step right into Old Town, a UNESCO site where no cars are allowed, just eons of history. Capture the exhilarating views on your camera—and in your memory. End your day at the Buza Café (if you can find it) watching bold divers leap off the cliffs into the crystalline sea.
Sample excursions: Lunch at a Local Family Village Home, Game of Thrones, Historic Dubrovnik & Wine Tasting, Kayaking the City Walls & Lokrum Island, Best of Dubrovink, Adriatic Sea Adventure.
Kotor, Montenegro Sunday, July 6, 2025
This is one of Montenegro’s most beautiful bays, and the approach offers one breathtaking fjord-like view after another. Just when you’ve reached your fill of blues and greens, the bright red rooftops of the medieval Old Town come into view. The entire area has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The charming streets of Old Town remain car free, filled with 12th century Baroque palaces and Romanesque churches. For a fresh perspective, climb to the fortress on the hill for a breathtaking vista.
Sample excursions: Kotor Bay & Baroque Village of Perast, Blue Cave Cruise with Lunch at Fishermans Village, Lovcen Hills by ATV Safari, Highlights of Montenegro, Kotor on Foot, Taste of Montenegro.
Fun Day at Sea! Monday, July 7, 2025
It’s time to relax, sip a glass of wine or sparkling water and catch up with friends. Get a massage at the spa, sunbathe at the pool, or just sit and enjoy gorgeous views of Adriatic.
Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Sicily Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Today you’ll discover one of Sicily’s jewels, the charming village of Giardini Naxos, nestled in one of the world’s most beautiful bays. An optional excursion to the popular hillside town of Taormina will be a highlight of your voyage—from the stunning setting of the iconic Greek Theater to the sparkling beaches along the Ionian Sea. Take a more adventurous tack and explore the UNESCO site of Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano.
Sample excursions: Castelmola & Taormina, Wine Tasting at the Gambino Winery, In the Godfathers Steps, Taormina & The Blue Grotto by Boat.
Sorrento, Italy Wednesday, July 9, 2025
UNESCO World Heritage Sites abound in Sorrento. Optional tours will take you to the archaeological areas of Pompeii and Torre Annunziata, or the 4th century B.C. city of Herculaneum. Perhaps your choice will be a boat ride to Positano, the legendary home of the Sirens. Perched on a terrace on the spectacular Amalfi Coast, Sorrento offers exceptional views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.
Sample excursions: Positano & Amalfi, Boat Tour to Positano, Sorrento Discovery & Tasting, Sorrento Gourmet, Journey to Pompeii.
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy Thursday, July 10, 2025
In this enchanting city the past and present intersect in perfect harmony. Casually intermingled among ancient ruins and majestic cathedrals are the trappings of a modern metropolis: Skyscrapers, cafés, boutiques selling designer footwear. But of course what you seek first in the heart of Rome is its breathtaking history. A good place to begin is the Vatican, with its Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Works by Bernini, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and Raphael are just a few of those on display, any one of which is worth hours of contemplation. Then the ancient ruins—Colosseum, Forum, Circus Maximus. And of course the Trevi Fountain for the obligatory coins promising your return to the Eternal City.
We will offer post-cruise vacation stretchers in Rome, Italy. More information will be available approximately 11 months prior to the trip.
The ultimate in space and style surrounds you in 495 sq. ft. of pure indulgence. Separate bedroom and living room with an in-suite dining area is an invitation to relaxation. And possibly best of all, your expansive bathroom features both a whirlpool spa tub and a massage shower. These newly redesigned luxury suites entitle guests to extra amenities such as an unpacking and packing service, complimentary laundry and pressing services, evening appetizers, high tea service upon request, complimentary bottled water
$ 11,199
$ 8,599
OS - Officer's Suite Forward
These beautifully enhanced suites entitle guests to a few extra amenities such as a flower arrangement in suite, chocolate covered strawberries mid-cruise during turn down and copy of the daily newspaper. Each suite includes a queen-size bed, which can convert into two twin beds, living and dining room, two separate bathrooms with plush terry robes, multi-channel radio, flat-screen TV, DVD player, Bose Speaker system for iPod use, phone, mini-bar, and room service. (Approx. 376 sq. ft)
$ 10,799
$ 8,299
S - Suite
These beautifully enhanced suites entitle guests to a few extra amenities such as a flower arrangement in suite, chocolate covered strawberries mid-cruise during turn down and copy of the daily newspaper. Each suite includes a queen-size bed, which can convert into two twin beds, living and dining room, two separate bathrooms with plush terry robes, multi-channel radio, flat-screen TV, DVD player, Bose Speaker system for iPod use, phone, mini-bar, and room service. (Approx. 376 sq. ft)
$ 9,499
$ 7,299
TX Category Stateroom
Located forward and aft on Deck 2, these cabins feature a queen-size bed, which can convert into two twin beds, multi-channel radio, flat-screen TV, DVD player, Bose Speaker system for iPod use, telephone, mini-bar, 24-hour room service, bathroom with plush terry robes, and full-length closets. (188 sq. ft.)
$ 7,799
$ 5,999
AX Category Stateroom
Located forward and aft on Deck 2, these cabins feature a queen-size bed, which can convert into two twin beds, multi-channel radio, flat-screen TV, DVD player, Bose Speaker system for iPod use, telephone, mini-bar, 24-hour room service, bathroom with plush terry robes, and full-length closets. (188 sq. ft.)
$ 7,299
$ 5,599
A Category Stateroom
Located forward and aft on Deck 2, these cabins feature a queen-size bed, which can convert into two twin beds, multi-channel radio, flat-screen TV, DVD player, Bose Speaker system for iPod use, telephone, mini-bar, 24-hour room service, bathroom with plush terry robes, and full-length closets. (188 sq. ft.)
$ 6,999
$ 5,399
BX Category Stateroom
Located forward and aft on Deck 2, these cabins feature a queen-size bed, which can convert into two twin beds, multi-channel radio, flat-screen TV, DVD player, Bose Speaker system for iPod use, telephone, mini-bar, 24-hour room service, bathroom with plush terry robes, and full-length closets. (188 sq. ft.)
$ 6,799
$ 5,199
B Category Stateroom
Located forward and aft on Deck 2, these cabins feature a queen-size bed, which can convert into two twin beds, multi-channel radio, flat-screen TV, DVD player, Bose Speaker system for iPod use, telephone, mini-bar, 24-hour room service, bathroom with plush terry robes, and full-length closets. (188 sq. ft.)
We will offer pre-cruise Vacation Stretchers in Venice and post-cruise Vacation Stretchers in Rome. More information will be available approximately 11 months prior to the trip.
Special Airfares
Rates: Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Pricing does not include airfare, insurance, fuel surcharge or NDA of $599 (subject to change).
Early bird prices valid until September 30, 2024.
Availability updated weekly and is provided for informational purposes only. The accuracy is not guaranteed. Olivia & HappyGay Travel will not be held responsible for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies. It is advised for guests to check information provided on this site with an HappyGay Travel Travel Consultant.
