Windstar Cruises has opened an alfresco dining option on Wind Star and Wind Spirit, its two smallest ships holding just 148 passengers. Called Candles, the restaurant is actually the back deck of each ship, dressed up in the evening with steaks and skewers on the menu.
The only surprise here is that neither ship has this alfresco dining option already. I ate in Candles when I cruised on Wind Surf last December (it was introduced on the ship last summer) and it's a lovely experience.
The food and service were great and it's all very romantic - dinner under the stars gazing into the eyes of the one you love.
Unless, that is, you have longish hair and it's a windy night. My top tip: don't sit at a table at the very aft end of the deck!
Jane Archer
