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Star Breeze vs Star Legend

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Star Breeze is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 312 passengers, in service since 2014. Star Legend is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 312 passengers, in service since 2015.

Choose Star Breeze if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores Star Legend for staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Choose Star Legend if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a lower starting fare or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Star Breeze for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,100 (vs $2,480).

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Specifications

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Star BreezeStar Legend
Cruise line Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises
Ship size Small Small
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2014 2015 (better)
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2020 2021 (better)
Gross tonnage 12,995 12,995
Passengers 312 312
Crew 188 188
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 1.7 1.7
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 41.7 41.7
Decks 6 6
Length 522 ft 522 ft
Beam 63 ft 63 ft
Speed 17 mph 17 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 50 91
Upcoming sailings 150 141
Cruise lengths 4 to 53 nights 3 to 23 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,480 $1,100 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Star Breeze leads on 2 of the ten, Star Legend on 4, with 4 level.

  • Active Star Breeze: 7.0 Star Legend: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature Star Breeze: 7.0 Star Legend: 7.0
  • Cultural Star Breeze: 9.0 Star Legend: 10.0
  • Dining Star Breeze: 7.0 Star Legend: 6.5
  • Entertainment Star Breeze: 3.0 Star Legend: 5.0
  • Family friendly Star Breeze: 4.0 Star Legend: 4.0
  • Party Star Breeze: 6.0 Star Legend: 6.0
  • Romantic Star Breeze: 10.0 Star Legend: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness Star Breeze: 6.0 Star Legend: 8.0
  • Staterooms Star Breeze: 9.0 Star Legend: 7.0

Windstar Cruises

Star Breeze

Over the years Windstar Cruises has won an avid following attracted to its reputation for offering an intimate, boutique style of cruising. And that's quite evident on its Star Breeze power yacht.

Highlights

  • Shore excursions that introduce passengers to local culture
  • Spa treatments at onboard WindSpa
  • All-suite staterooms with ocean views
  • Access to complimentary water sports equipment

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50 cruises on sale, from $2,480.

Windstar Cruises

Star Legend

Star Legend is one of the sleek, spiffy power yachts from Windstar Cruises. With just 312 guests, you'll feel as if Star Legend is your own private yacht when you step aboard. For additional luxury, its refurbished suites provide an expansive ocean view from the sitting area, making it a welcome retreat.

Highlights

  • Three whirlpools
  • Windstar's open bridge policy
  • Computer center
  • Pool

Sailing now

91 cruises on sale, from $1,100.

Questions

Star Breeze or Star Legend?

Which is bigger, Star Breeze or Star Legend?

They are the same size, 12,995 gross tons each. Star Breeze carries 312 passengers and Star Legend carries 312.

Which ship is newer, Star Breeze or Star Legend?

Star Legend is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2014 for Star Breeze.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 41.7 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

They are level, with one crew member for every 1.7 passengers.

Which is better for families?

They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10.

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