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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises vs Windstar Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises rates higher than Windstar Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises leads on cabins, dining, entertainment and pools & decks; Windstar Cruises on value. Pick Hapag-Lloyd Cruises for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Adventure seekers | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 4.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 5 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Europa 2 (42,830 GT) | Wind Surf (14,745 GT) |
| Newest ship | Hanseatic Spirit (2021) | Star Seeker (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 323 | 257 |
| Usually sails | Antarctica, World cruises | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Panama Canal |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Suites are priced per person on double occupancy. Hapag-Lloyd publishes offers for solo travelers with no or only a small surcharge for… | — |
| Loyalty program | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Club | Windstar Yacht Club |
| Owner | TUI Cruises | Xanterra Travel Collection |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Doral, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1970 | 1984 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Windstar Cruises?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises rates higher than Windstar Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises leads on cabins, dining, entertainment and pools & decks; Windstar Cruises on value.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Windstar Cruises better value?
Windstar Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Windstar Cruises better for dining?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Windstar Cruises better for entertainment?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Windstar Cruises better for cabins?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.8 to 4.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Windstar Cruises?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises's largest ship, Europa 2, measures 42,830 gross tons, against 14,745 for Wind Surf, Windstar Cruises's largest. An average Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship carries 323 guests, a Windstar Cruises ship 257.
How many ships do Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Windstar Cruises have?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has 5 ships in service; Windstar Cruises has 7 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Windstar Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is part of TUI Cruises; Windstar Cruises is part of Xanterra Travel Collection.