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Star Legend vs Star Pride

The verdict

Which should you choose?

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

Choose Star Legend if you want a more family-friendly ship, a lower starting fare or more culture: it outscores Star Pride for family friendly (4.0 vs 1.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,100 (vs $1,867).

Choose Star Pride if you want better-rated entertainment, better-rated staterooms or better-rated dining: it outscores Star Legend for entertainment (8.0 vs 5.0), staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) and dining (8.0 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

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Specifications

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Star LegendStar Pride
Cruise line Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises
Ship size Small Small
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2015 (better) 2014
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2021 2021
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 91 70
Upcoming sailings 141 116
Cruise lengths 3 to 23 nights 3 to 25 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $1,100 (better) $1,867

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Star Legend leads on 3 of the ten, Star Pride on 3, with 4 level.

  • Active Star Legend: 8.0 Star Pride: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature Star Legend: 7.0 Star Pride: 7.0
  • Cultural Star Legend: 10.0 Star Pride: 9.0
  • Dining Star Legend: 6.5 Star Pride: 8.0
  • Entertainment Star Legend: 5.0 Star Pride: 8.0
  • Family friendly Star Legend: 4.0 Star Pride: 1.0
  • Party Star Legend: 6.0 Star Pride: 5.0
  • Romantic Star Legend: 10.0 Star Pride: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness Star Legend: 8.0 Star Pride: 8.0
  • Staterooms Star Legend: 7.0 Star Pride: 9.0

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 Legend or Star Pride?

Which is bigger, Star Legend or Star Pride?

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

Which ship is newer, Star Legend or Star Pride?

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

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 Legend 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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