Windstar Cruises
Star Explorer
- Cruises
- 86
- From
- $1,100
Ship comparison
Star Explorer vs Wind Surf
Windstar Cruises
Wind Surf
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $2,108
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Explorer sails for Windstar Cruises. Wind Surf is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 342 passengers, in service since 1998. Star Explorer has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Star Explorer if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $1,100 (vs $2,108).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star Explorer | Wind Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Windstar Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | — | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 14,745 |
| Passengers | — | 342 |
| Crew | — | 210 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 43.1 |
| Decks | — | 7 |
| Length | — | 535 ft |
| Beam | — | 66 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 86 | 78 |
| Upcoming sailings | 126 | 154 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–24 nights | 5–23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,100 (better) | $2,108 |
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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- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
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- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Windstar Cruises
Star Explorer
Sailing now
86 cruises on sale, from $1,100.
Windstar Cruises
Wind Surf
Sailing now
78 cruises on sale, from $2,108.
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