Wind Star Ship Info
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Windstar Cruise Line
General Information
The
Wind Star started sailing in 1986. Former names: none. The Wind Star is registered
in Bahamas. The Wind Star has 74 cabins.
You can expect between 148 to 163 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Wind Star has a space ratio of
35.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 38.5.
The Wind Star has
84 crew members on board. There are 2 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
1986- Wind Star
1988- Wind Spirit
1990- Wind Surf
Accessibility
There are 0 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
5 Decks
There are 5 on this ship. The highest deck number is 5. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 2.
0% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
This is the first and oldest of all the Windstar sailing yachts. It is 4-masted and motorized. There are 74 staterooms on board, and all of them have Queen-sized beds, LCD TV, luxury bathrooms, and sound dock for Apple iPods.
There are 2 main dining options on board. AmphorA Restaurant offers a 5-course dinner menu that changes daily, and fresh ingredients. The Candles Cafe & Veranda is the ships casual dining option and it has a buffet breakfast and lunch, and dining under the stars in the evenings.
On board venues include the Spa and fitness center which offers outdoor spa treatments, Casino, Library, Lounge, Pool and hot tub, and Watersports platform for water skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling, and kayaking. There is also a Boutique Shop which sells duty-free luxury fashion clothing and accessories.
Renovations in 2012 including a full update of the public rooms.
The 148-guest Wind Star underwent the first stage of upgrades while in Lisbon in November 2023. In this phase one (of two), the ship’s reception area received expanded seating and retail space, the Lounge that’s adjacent to the Yacht Club Cafe was spruced up with new furniture and lighting, and the World Spa by Windstar and gym were revitalized, and new equipment was installed. The pool deck, one of Wind Star’s most social places, has a new pool and Jacuzzi, an extended pool bar, and fresh pops of color via new outdoor seating and lounging. The Owner’s Suite was completely redesigned. Wind Stars technology has also gotten a major upgrade, with new, larger flatscreen televisions in all staterooms and suites and Starlink Wi-Fi.
Wind Star Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Years Old | 38 |
| Tons | 5,703 |
| Speed | 14.0 knots |
| Length | 440 feet |
| Beam | 52 feet |
| Total Cabins | 74 |
| Crew | 84 |
| Expected Passengers | 148 to 163 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 35 |
| Total decks | 5 |
| Decks with cabins | 2 |
Wind Star Features
Activities
- 1 Outdoor Pools
- 1 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- No Waterslide
- No Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- No Mini Golf
- No Sports Court
- No Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- No Cigar Lounge
- No Chapel
- No Arcade
- No Show Lounge
- No Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- No Outdoor Movie Screen
- No Teen Lounge
- No Passenger Promenade
- No Upper Deck Sea Viewing Lounge
- No Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - Wind Star
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Smoking Policy
- Smoking is only permitted in designated areas on the open decks
- Smoking is prohibited in the restaurants, staterooms, and all public spaces.
