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Wind Surf
Wind Surf is a Windstar Cruises cruise ship of the Wind class, in service since 1990. She measures 14,745 gross tons and carries 342 guests with a crew of 213. She sails Mediterranean, Caribbean, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Wind Surf
Wind Surf is a five-masted staysail schooner and Windstar's largest sailing ship, carrying 342 guests on a 187-meter hull that also has electric propulsion motors. She was launched at Le Havre in 1989 as La Fayette and sailed for Club Med as Club Med 1 from 1990 until Windstar bought her in 1998 and gave her the name originally planned for her. The first phase of her Setting Sails refurbishment was done in November 2024 at Navantia in Cádiz, and the second is scheduled there in December 2026. She spends most of the year in the Mediterranean and Greek Isles, often sailing from Athens (Piraeus), and winters in the Caribbean from St. Maarten.
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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
- 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
Home port: Piraeus, Greece.
Flying in for your cruise?
Wind Surf sails from Piraeus, Greece. The airport is Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), with 9 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Aegean Business Lounge (Non-Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.8 ★
- Aegean Business Lounge (Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.6 ★
- Goldair Handling Lounge x AIAATH Satellite Terminal3.3 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Wind Surf?
Wind Surf is operated by Windstar Cruises and belongs to its Wind class.
How big is Wind Surf?
Wind Surf measures 14,745 gross tons and 187 metres in length, with 6 decks.
How crowded does Wind Surf feel?
Wind Surf has a passenger space ratio of 43.1: 14,745 gross tons for 342 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Wind Surf feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Wind Surf carry?
Wind Surf carries 342 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 213 (about 1.6 guests per crew member).
When did Wind Surf enter service?
Wind Surf entered service in 1990 and was last refurbished in 2024.
Where does Wind Surf sail?
Wind Surf sails Mediterranean, Caribbean and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Piraeus, Greece.
Which airport should I fly into for Wind Surf?
Wind Surf sails from Piraeus, Greece. Fly into Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), which has 9 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Wind Surf?
Windstar Cruises publishes the deck plans for Wind Surf; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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