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SeaDream Yacht Club vs Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises rates higher than SeaDream Yacht Club on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. SeaDream Yacht Club leads on dining; Windstar Cruises on cabins and value. Pick SeaDream Yacht Club for adventure seekers; Windstar Cruises for history and culture.
Comparison updated
| Fact | SeaDream Yacht Club | Windstar Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Food lovers, Adventure seekers | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 2 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | 1 |
| Largest ship | SeaDream II (4,333 GT) | Wind Surf (14,745 GT) |
| Newest ship | SeaDream II (1985) | Star Seeker (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 112 | 257 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Northern Europe | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Panama Canal |
| Loyalty program | SeaDream Club | Windstar Yacht Club |
| Owner | — | Xanterra Travel Collection |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway | Doral, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 2001 | 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, SeaDream Yacht Club or Windstar Cruises?
Windstar Cruises rates higher than SeaDream Yacht Club on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. SeaDream Yacht Club leads on dining; Windstar Cruises on cabins and value.
Is SeaDream Yacht Club 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 SeaDream Yacht Club or Windstar Cruises better for dining?
SeaDream Yacht Club scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is SeaDream Yacht Club or Windstar Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is SeaDream Yacht Club or Windstar Cruises better for cabins?
Windstar Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.1 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, SeaDream Yacht Club or Windstar Cruises?
Windstar Cruises's largest ship, Wind Surf, measures 14,745 gross tons, against 4,333 for SeaDream II, SeaDream Yacht Club's largest. An average SeaDream Yacht Club ship carries 112 guests, a Windstar Cruises ship 257.
How many ships do SeaDream Yacht Club and Windstar Cruises have?
SeaDream Yacht Club has 2 ships in service and 1 on the way; Windstar Cruises has 7 ships in service and 1 on the way.