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Wind Star
Wind Star is a Windstar Cruises cruise ship of the Wind class, in service since 1986. She measures 5,307 gross tons and carries 148 guests with a crew of 101. She sails Mediterranean, South Pacific, Panama Canal, Caribbean, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Wind Star
Wind Star is Windstar Cruises' original ship, a four-masted motor-sailing yacht for 148 guests whose six sails are set and trimmed by computer. Built at Le Havre and in service since 1986, she was the first of three sisters with Wind Song and Wind Spirit, and Windstar now groups her with Wind Spirit and Wind Surf as its Wind Class. She was the first of the three to complete the two-phase Setting Sails redesign, finished in spring 2026 with updated staterooms, a refreshed Amphora restaurant, lounges, pool deck and spa. Her schedule moves from the Mediterranean across the Atlantic to the Caribbean and Costa Rica, through the Panama Canal, and on to a 2027 season in Tahiti.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- South PacificTahiti, Fiji and the Pacific islands
- Panama Canalpartial or full transits between the Atlantic and Pacific
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Wind Star?
Wind Star is operated by Windstar Cruises and belongs to its Wind class.
How big is Wind Star?
Wind Star measures 5,307 gross tons and 134 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How crowded does Wind Star feel?
Wind Star has a passenger space ratio of 35.9: 5,307 gross tons for 148 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Wind Star feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Wind Star carry?
Wind Star carries 148 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 101 (about 1.5 guests per crew member).
When did Wind Star enter service?
Wind Star entered service in 1986 and was last refurbished in 2026.
Where does Wind Star sail?
Wind Star sails Mediterranean, South Pacific, Panama Canal, Caribbean and Transatlantic itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Wind Star?
Windstar Cruises publishes the deck plans for Wind Star; this page links to Deck plans (PDF, shared with Wind Spirit).
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