Cruise Frog guide
Seabourn vs Windstar Cruises
Seabourn rates higher than Windstar Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Seabourn leads on cabins, dining, entertainment and pools & decks; Windstar Cruises on value. Pick Seabourn for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Seabourn | 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 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.8 | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 5 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Seabourn Encore (41,865 GT) | Wind Surf (14,745 GT) |
| Newest ship | Seabourn Pursuit (2023) | Star Seeker (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 437 | 257 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Antarctica, Australia and New Zealand, Alaska | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Panama Canal |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | No single suites. Solo guests pay a single-occupancy fare above the per-person double rate; no fixed fleetwide percentage is published… | — |
| Loyalty program | Seabourn Club | Windstar Yacht Club |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Xanterra Travel Collection |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States | Doral, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1986 | 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, Seabourn or Windstar Cruises?
Seabourn rates higher than Windstar Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Seabourn leads on cabins, dining, entertainment and pools & decks; Windstar Cruises on value.
Is Seabourn 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 Seabourn or Windstar Cruises better for dining?
Seabourn scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Seabourn or Windstar Cruises better for entertainment?
Seabourn scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Seabourn or Windstar Cruises better for cabins?
Seabourn scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Seabourn or Windstar Cruises?
Seabourn's largest ship, Seabourn Encore, measures 41,865 gross tons, against 14,745 for Wind Surf, Windstar Cruises's largest. An average Seabourn ship carries 437 guests, a Windstar Cruises ship 257.
How many ships do Seabourn and Windstar Cruises have?
Seabourn has 5 ships in service; Windstar Cruises has 7 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Seabourn and Windstar Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Seabourn is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Windstar Cruises is part of Xanterra Travel Collection.