Windstar Cruises
Star Breeze
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $2,480
Ship comparison
Star Breeze vs Star Pride
Windstar Cruises
Star Pride
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $1,867
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Breeze is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 312 passengers, in service since 2014. Star Pride is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 312 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Star Breeze if you want a more family-friendly ship or more of a party: it outscores Star Pride for family friendly (4.0 vs 1.0) and party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Star Pride if you want better-rated entertainment, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Star Breeze for entertainment (8.0 vs 3.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star Breeze | Star Pride | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Windstar Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2014 |
| 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 | 70 |
| Upcoming sailings | 150 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 53 nights | 3 to 25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,480 | $1,867 (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 Pride on 4, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $2,480.
Windstar Cruises
Star Pride
Sailing now
70 cruises on sale, from $1,867.
Questions
Star Breeze or Star Pride?
Which is bigger, Star Breeze or Star Pride?
They are the same size, 12,995 gross tons each. Star Breeze carries 312 passengers and Star Pride carries 312.
Which ship is newer, Star Breeze or Star Pride?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2014.
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?
Star Breeze scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Star Pride.
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