FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique On last month's maiden cruise of Wind Star, the really rich and famous showed up in every port, clamoring to come aboard for a closer look.

In Mustique, William F. Buckley came over from his yacht and requested permission to visit, and David Bowie wangled an invitation to lunch.

In St. Lucia, Princess Margaret admired the state-of-the-art motor and sailing vessel. And Colin Tennant (a.k.a. Lord Glenconnor) was so enchanted that he invited the ship and ...