Windstar Cruises
Star Legend
- Cruises
- 96
- From
- $1,100
Ship comparison
Star Legend vs Wind Spirit
Windstar Cruises
Wind Spirit
- Cruises
- 90
- From
- $1,100
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Legend is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 312 passengers, in service since 2015. Wind Spirit is an intimate Windstar Cruises ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 1988.
Choose Star Legend if you want a more family-friendly ship, a newer ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Wind Spirit for family friendly (4.0 vs 1.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 1988).
Choose Wind Spirit if you want better-rated entertainment, more adventure and nature or a smaller ship: it outscores Star Legend for entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it carries 148 passengers (vs 312).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star Legend | Wind Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Windstar Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 1988 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 12,995 | 5,736 |
| Passengers | 312 | 148 |
| Crew | 188 | 90 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 (better) | 38.8 |
| Decks | 6 | 4 |
| Length | 522 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 63 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 13 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 96 | 90 |
| Upcoming sailings | 152 | 147 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–70 nights | 3–28 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 Legend leads on 5 of the ten, Wind Spirit on 3, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
96 cruises on sale, from $1,100.
Windstar Cruises
Wind Spirit
Sailing now
90 cruises on sale, from $1,100.
Questions
Star Legend or Wind Spirit?
Which is bigger, Star Legend or Wind Spirit?
Star Legend is bigger at 12,995 gross tons, against 5,736 gross tons for Wind Spirit. Star Legend carries 312 passengers and Wind Spirit carries 148.
Which ship is newer, Star Legend or Wind Spirit?
Star Legend is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 1988 for Wind Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Star Legend, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 38.8 on Wind Spirit. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Wind Spirit, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Star Legend.
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 Wind Spirit.
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