On any day, the 342-guest flagship, Wind Surf, the world’s largest sailing ship, draws admiring glances as she glides majestically into port with her tall sails billowing. And her beauty is far more than skin deep. During their cruise, you will find the perfect setting for ‘making an entrance’ in the beautiful reception area – and, appropriately, that’s only the beginning. When you return to your stateroom, the luxury gets personal. Windstar’s signature bowls of flowers and fresh fruit will still be waiting for you, along with rich tufted headboards, soft seascape colors, beautiful new upholstery, and fine count Egyptian cotton linens welcome you to an oasis of relaxing indulgence. Wind Surf recently underwent a significant renovation in November 2019 of public spaces and suites, including an expanded lounge with new lights and sound for upcoming stage performances. Relax into the destinations you’re visiting at the new World Spa by Windstar, which will offer regional spa treatments, including massage styles like Swedish, Japanese Shiatsu and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi. A new Officer’s Suite, which might be the only one of its kind, provides you the chance to stay in the heart of the officer quarters tucked right behind the Bridge. Everything about Wind Surf speaks of welcome. Come aboard and see it for yourself.
Year Built
1989Year Refurbished
2017Year Entered Present Fleet
1998Country of Registry
The BahamasTonnage (GRT)
14,745PAX (basis 2)
310Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
310Passenger Decks
6Number of Crew
200Officers' Nationality
InternationalCruise/Hotel Staff Nationality
InternationalSuites
33Balcony
0Oceanview
122Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
0Interior
0Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000Officer's Suite
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Bridge Suite
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Bridge Suite
Size: 495 square feet (46 square meters). The ultimate in space and style surrounds you in 495 square feet of pure indulgence. Separate bedroom and living room with an in-suite dining area is an invitation to relaxation. And possibly best of all, your expansive bathroom features both a whirlpool spa tub and a massage shower.
Size: 242-376 square feet (22.5-35 square meters). Some Suites have 2 bathrooms.
Size: 242 square feet (22.5 square meters) and 1 bathroom.
Size: 242-376 square feet (22.5-35 square meters). Some Suites have 2 bathrooms.
Size: 495 square feet (46 square meters). The ultimate in space and style surrounds you in 495 square feet of pure indulgence. Separate bedroom and living room with an in-suite dining area is an invitation to relaxation. And possibly best of all, your expansive bathroom features both a whirlpool spa tub and a massage shower.
Size: 242-376 square feet (22.5-35 square meters). Some Suites have 2 bathrooms.
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Guarantee Stateroom
With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.
With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.
Star
Bridge
Main
Deck Three
Deck Two
Deck One
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Cruise reviews reflect the opinions of travel editors and cruisers/ readers and may not represent those of our company.
SUBMIT A REVIEWJUNE
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No lines, no waiting, just perfectCONS
The sails did not workRECOMMENDED
NoFrom the crew and their sincere politeness and kindness to the ease of the embarkation, excursions and disembarkation, I have absolutely no complaints. One reason you should consider the smaller boutique experience of WindStar is we were in port in Montenegro and so was NCL & Princess and the lines for them to board the tenders to return were so very long. For us on Windstar, no lines, no waiting, just walked right past and onto the ship immediately. So very very nice
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YesLooking forward to another cruise
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YesThe staff on this ship was outstanding. They are very attentive and helpful.
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DECEMBER
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Didn’t have to deal with thousands of other cruisers. This particular cruise had fewer than 200 guests. Small enough that within a couple of days many of the crew could call us by name. Also loved the open seating in the dining room. Food was excellent!CONS
There was a ship band and singer that gave a show every night but no big shows and entertainment like on large cruise ships (but this was fine with me).RECOMMENDED
YesSee above.
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FEBRUARY
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Ship style, staffCONS
Needed updates and itinerary managementRECOMMENDED
YesLove the ship itself. Housekeeping and dining room staff were great. Problems are that the ship just came out of dry dock but the rooms are in need of up dating. The design is great. The beds are fine. But you don't expect to see rust. The bigger problems involved itinerary. Awful glass bottom boat excursion in Tobago (scene of sitting in wet paint), long dull excursion in Santa Marta and skipped port in Boco del Toros, Panama. We skipped this port so that they could go in and out of the canal and ended up spending a day in Colon which was a waste. In an out of the canal is not worth much of anything.
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FEBRUARY
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Small, Clean, Super Friendly staff, never crowded, great food, small port of callsCONS
NoneRECOMMENDED
YesEverything on this cruise was great. However if you are looking for Las Vegas shows and entertainment this is not for you. There is a good 4 piece band and a duo for entertainment. For us that was perfect after the "monster" as they call them, cruise ships with 3000 - 4500 people on board. The staff called us by name after two days, you could go to the bridge almost any time to talk to the captain and other ship officers. Never more than a 5 minute wait to get off the ship by tender. The food in the regular dining room was perhaps the best in the 15 other cruises I've taken on other lines.
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DECEMBER
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The CREW!CONS
Having just come out of dry dock it was obvious there were many smaller items that still required attention.RECOMMENDED
YesThis is how we like to spend November. Great food! The crew out numbers the guests. The newly renovated Lounge is very attractive.
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NOVEMBER
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Great food, service. Felt like we were on a private yachtCONS
No casinoRECOMMENDED
YesStaff was excellent
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MAY
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Service and food excellentCONS
Too short a time in some portsRECOMMENDED
YesToo short a time in some ports. Would have liked another evening in a port like we had in Kotor.
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MARCH
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Friendliness and Competence of Staff, Quality of Excursions, Ship Amenities, Quality of Food and choices available.CONS
None.RECOMMENDED
YesWe had a very enjoyable time.
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FEBRUARY
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Ports, food, service, sports deckCONS
Can't think of any!RECOMMENDED
YesThe ports were absolutely fantastic and we were at ports all by ourselves because the big ships couldn't dock where we did! Fantastic! No waiting in lines for anything and all the tours were small in size. The food was great and no extra cost for the specialty dining options. Mellow Yellow (singer & keyboard player) were off the charts fantastic! Very talented and we loved listening to them every night!
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JUNE
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Staff makes an effort to make you feel they are serving only you.CONS
No water sports when dockedRECOMMENDED
Yeswe hope to take another Windstar cruise itinerary
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MAY
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Service, food, wine tasting at Brown Castle & Chateau Ste Roseline, the excitetement of the RaceCONS
Event dinner at Cafe De ParisRECOMMENDED
YesCan't say enough about the wonderful staff. From the captain, to the maintenance crew there was always a smile & hello usually by name. The yacht size allows the luxury of actually meeting the other guests and sharing wonderful adventures. The laundry service is excellent and the stone message divine. Embarking & disembarking the tenders can be a challenge however, the destination is worth it. Being on the balcony for cocktails of the Cafe De Paris was lovely, seeing all the lights and watching the entrance to the Grand Casino was a treat, but the dinner & entertainment was a disappointment. Would agree with one of the officers alternative to instead have a cocktail reception at the car museum followed by a superb dinner aboard the Wind Surf.
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OCTOBER
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ExcellentCONS
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No<div>Would sail with Windstar Cruises again!</div>
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SEPTEMBER
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Easy, comfortable way to travel. Wonderful accommodations, service and staff.CONS
No real complaintsRECOMMENDED
YesThe plumbing in our suite did not work. After several unsuccessful attempts to fix it they moved us to a new (and larger) suite and helped us move. We did insist the problem be addressed before we left port in Stockholm and they assured us they would do so and they did.
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