Windstar Cruises
Wind Star
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $3,148
Ship comparison
Wind Star vs Wind Surf
Windstar Cruises
Wind Surf
- Cruises
- 68
- From
- $2,108
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Wind Star is an intimate Windstar Cruises ship carrying 148 passengers, in service since 1986. Wind Surf is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 342 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Wind Star if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or a smaller ship: it outscores Wind Surf for family friendly (2.0 vs 1.0) and party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it carries 148 passengers (vs 342).
Choose Wind Surf if you want a newer ship, more space per passenger or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Wind Star for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 1998 (vs 1986) and it has 43.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 35.9).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Wind Star | Wind Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Windstar Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1986 | 1998 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,307 | 14,745 |
| Passengers | 148 | 342 |
| Crew | 101 | 210 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.9 | 43.1 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 7 |
| Length | 360 ft | 535 ft |
| Beam | 52 ft | 66 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 16 | 68 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 143 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 36 nights | 6 to 23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,148 | $2,108 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Wind Star leads on 3 of the ten, Wind Surf on 2, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Windstar Cruises
Wind Surf
Sailing now
68 cruises on sale, from $2,108.
Questions
Wind Star or Wind Surf?
Which is bigger, Wind Star or Wind Surf?
Wind Surf is bigger at 14,745 gross tons, against 5,307 gross tons for Wind Star. Wind Star carries 148 passengers and Wind Surf carries 342.
Which ship is newer, Wind Star or Wind Surf?
Wind Surf is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1998 against 1986 for Wind Star.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wind Surf, with 43.1 gross tons per passenger against 35.9 on Wind Star. 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 1.6 on Wind Surf.
Which is better for families?
Wind Star scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Wind Surf.
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