Windstar Cruises
Star Explorer
- Cruises
- 86
- From
- $1,100
Ship comparison
Star Explorer vs Star Legend
Windstar Cruises
Star Legend
- Cruises
- 91
- From
- $1,100
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Explorer is an intimate Windstar Cruises ship carrying 224 passengers. Star Legend is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 312 passengers, in service since 2015. Star Explorer has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star Explorer | Star Legend | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Windstar Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,923 | 12,995 |
| Passengers | 224 | 312 |
| Crew | 130 | 188 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.3 (better) | 41.7 |
| Decks | — | 6 |
| Length | — | 522 ft |
| Beam | — | 63 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 86 | 91 |
| Upcoming sailings | 125 | 141 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 24 nights | 3 to 23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,100 | $1,100 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Star Explorer has no Bliss scores yet.
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Windstar Cruises
Star Explorer
Sailing now
86 cruises on sale, from $1,100.
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 Explorer or Star Legend?
Which is bigger, Star Explorer or Star Legend?
Star Legend is bigger at 12,995 gross tons, against 9,923 gross tons for Star Explorer. Star Explorer carries 224 passengers and Star Legend carries 312.
Which has more space per passenger?
Star Explorer, with 44.3 gross tons per passenger against 41.7 on Star Legend. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.7 passengers.
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