Windstar Cruises
Star Legend
- Cruises
- 91
- From
- $1,100
Ship comparison
Star Legend vs Wind Surf
Windstar Cruises
Wind Surf
- Cruises
- 68
- From
- $2,108
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Legend is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 312 passengers, in service since 2015. Wind Surf is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 342 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Star Legend if you want a more family-friendly ship, a newer ship or more culture: it outscores Wind Surf for family friendly (4.0 vs 1.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 1998).
Choose Wind Surf if you want better-rated entertainment or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Star Legend for entertainment (6.5 vs 5.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star Legend | Wind Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Windstar Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 12,995 | 14,745 |
| Passengers | 312 | 342 |
| Crew | 188 | 210 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 | 43.1 (better) |
| Decks | 6 | 7 |
| Length | 522 ft | 535 ft |
| Beam | 63 ft | 66 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 91 | 68 |
| Upcoming sailings | 141 | 143 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 23 nights | 6 to 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 Legend leads on 4 of the ten, Wind Surf on 3, with 3 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
91 cruises on sale, from $1,100.
Windstar Cruises
Wind Surf
Sailing now
68 cruises on sale, from $2,108.
Questions
Star Legend or Wind Surf?
Which is bigger, Star Legend or Wind Surf?
Wind Surf is bigger at 14,745 gross tons, against 12,995 gross tons for Star Legend. Star Legend carries 312 passengers and Wind Surf carries 342.
Which ship is newer, Star Legend or Wind Surf?
Star Legend is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 1998 for Wind Surf.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wind Surf, with 43.1 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?
Wind Surf, 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 Surf.
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