Yes, and you will be very spoiled ... just kick back and relax. There won't be much distraction except for the scenery. Some felt night life is lacking but this is not a mass market cruise line so it will be different.

Since you have not been on a cruise before, make sure you take all precautions re motion sickness (just in case), and read up on any info you can find on cruising.

Below is a link to Fodor's info on Windstar cruise

http://www.fodors.com/cruises/windstar-cruises-676735/

Thank you for the information and the link. I just joined cruise critic and imagine that alone will keep me busy and give me good basic info on cruising.

We've sailed on the Windspirit and the Windsurf.
What appeals to you also appealed to us.

The casual dress and small number of passengers is much nicer than the large ships. Also another plus is debarkation at the ports of call. You will be off & on in a flash. We saw long lines of people waiting for a tender to the larger ships. This is key when you only have a few hours in port.

Our first trip was on Windspirit in the Caribbean and we liked it so much we returned a few years later to go on the Windsurf. The food is very good and walking the deck at night is so beautiful. I must admit that we liked the larger (350) passenger Windsurf a little better than the (150) passenger Windspirit just for a bit more variety in restaurants and deck space, but we wouldn't hesitate to go on the smaller Windspirit or Windstar again. Actually it's easier to meet people on the smaller ships.

Another one we liked is www.starclippers.com.
We sailed on the Starflyer in the Caribbean and again on the Starflyer in the Meditteranean. If we go again it would be to try the larger Royal Clipper.

To compare the two:
Windstar-- a little (and I mean just a little) more luxurious and just a little better food. Some small tables if you want to dine alone.
Computerized sails, so a lot of motoring, bit still gorgeous when they put the sails up. It doesn't heel over as much so somewhat more stable.

Starclippers--Full sailing all the time so the sailing part of it is more fun. All large tables so you meet people quickly. A little more fun at night.

Both have outstanding service, they'll know your names by the second day. The crew on both of the cruiselines is exceptionally friendly and helpful which they would have to be because you run into them quite often on the deck.

On all of these ships the first night sailing out when they raise the sails and play the music is a thrilling experience you won't forget.

We've talked about taking one of them on the Atlantic crossing one of these days because we enjoyed the sailing so much.

Happy planning.

TPAYT, thanks for the detailed information.
I like the itineraries of Starclippers a little better than Windstar. It seems like they go to less visited ports perhaps? Which Mediterrean itinerary did you take? Thanks again.