Star Clippers
Star Flyer
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Ship comparison
Star Flyer vs Wind Star
Windstar Cruises
Wind Star
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $3,148
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1991. Wind Star is an intimate Windstar Cruises ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 1986.
Choose Star Flyer if you want more adventure and nature or a newer ship: it outscores Wind Star for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 1991 (vs 1986).
Choose Wind Star if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a more romantic trip: it outscores Star Flyer for romantic (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 35.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5) and it has a crew member for every 1.5 passengers (vs 2.4).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star Flyer | Wind Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Star Clippers | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1991 (better) | 1986 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,298 | 5,307 |
| Passengers | 170 | 148 |
| Crew | 72 | 101 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 1.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.5 | 35.9 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 50 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | — | 16 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 36 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $3,148 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Star Flyer leads on 2 of the ten, Wind Star on 3, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Star Clippers
Star Flyer
Star Flyer is the sister ship of Star Clipper. She is a true clipper ship, reflecting her proud heritage in every inch of her polished brass. Star Clippers's unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities.
Highlights
- Spacious accommodations, some of which open onto the deck
- Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
- Two onboard swimming pools
Windstar Cruises
Wind Star
Sailing on any of the trio of petite four-masted tall sail ships from Windstar Cruises is like living a fantasy — especially when you cruise in French Polynesia or any other tropical paradise.
Highlights
- Gaming in the Vegas-style casino
- Access to a variety of sports equipment, including water skis and snorkeling gear
- Spa treatments in the onboard WindSpa
- All staterooms feature ocean views
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $3,148.
Questions
Star Flyer or Wind Star?
Which is bigger, Star Flyer or Wind Star?
Wind Star is bigger at 5,307 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. Star Flyer carries 170 passengers and Wind Star carries 148.
Which ship is newer, Star Flyer or Wind Star?
Star Flyer is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1991 against 1986 for Wind Star.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wind Star, with 35.9 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Flyer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Wind Star, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Star Flyer.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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