Travelers who want to sail on a real sailing ship with only a few hundred guests.
Think twice if: Boarding is by stairs only and there is limited entertainment; not a good fit for guests who need step-free access.
See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · Windstar Cruises's page for this ship →
What she's like
Easy to find your way around. Fewer crowds getting off in port. About 38 tons of ship per guest. As a rule of thumb, 40 or more feels roomy and under 30 feels busy.
Unknown from line's site.
Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).
All meals including specialty restaurants, non-alcoholic drinks, marina water sports (kayaks, paddle boards) on select voyages, some Destination Discovery events. All-In package adds alcohol, Wi-Fi and gratuities.
The line doesn't say.
The line doesn't say.
Where she sails in Europe
Greek Isles
Largest sailing ship in fleet; 2027 Europe 27 Mar-28 Oct.
We don't have her sailing-by-sailing schedule yet. See the line's site for dates.
What it costs beyond the fare
| Tips for the crew | Gratuities extra on standard fares (daily amount not published); included in the All-In / All-Inclusive package. Second quote from Windstar's travel-advisor site. |
|---|---|
| Drinks package | All-In / All-Inclusive package: $89 per guest per day if added 7+ days before sailing, $99 onboard (alcohol, Wi-Fi, gratuities). Promotion: complimentary All-Inclusive package (valued $99/day) on voyages through Dec 31, 2027 (check terms). |
| Wifi | Included only in All-In package; stand-alone price not published. |
| Specialty restaurants | Included ('All Meals: Including Specialty Restaurants'). |
| Money on board | USD (fares and packages in US dollars); onboard currency not explicitly stated. |
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Her restaurants · 5 included, 0 extra
| Where to eat | Cost |
|---|---|
| Amphora Restaurant | Included |
| Stella Bistro | Included |
| Veranda / Candles | Included |
| Yacht Club Café | Included |
| Basil + Bamboo | Included |
Which cabin to book, and which to avoid
The line doesn't publish cabin sizes for this ship that we could find.
Good to know before you pick
- Staterooms 101, 102, 157, 202, 204, 269, 301-304 have one queen bed only (no twin option)
If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty
Boarding is by stairs only; outside decks may need help with doors and thresholds (deck plan note). Mobility devices must be under 26 inches wide and stored in your cabin. Pier boarding assistance on request 30 days ahead. Tender policy not published. Our accessibility guide →
Find your way around
Our own drawing, built from the line's deck plan. Tap a deck to see what's on it, or use “Find on board”. Not to scale.
- Star Deck · Star Deck (top) , Stella Bistro; Veranda/Candles; Fitness Center; Terrace Bar
- Bridge Deck , Bridge; World Spa by Windstar; Compass Rose Bar
- Main Deck , Amphora Restaurant; Amphora Wine Room; Lounge; Reception; Yacht Club Café; Cruise Consultant Desk; Destination Desk; Star Boutique; Pool / Pool Bar / Whirlpools
- Deck 3 · Deck Three , Staterooms and suites
- Deck 2 · Deck Two , Marina
- Deck 1 · Deck One , Staterooms
What to book, and when
Booking, check-in and reservations
Shore excursions charged at booking online. Documents about 30 days before departure, after final payment. Deposit 15% of package cost per person (UK-style package terms) or promotional reduced deposit $150 per person. Wheelchair pier assistance: request 30 days before.
Paying and cancelling
For sailings through March 31, 2027: full refund if cancelled at least 121 days before; within 7 days: 100% penalty.
Tips for her Europe sailings
Shore-tour durations do not include tender time.
The ship in numbers
- Cruise line
- Windstar Cruises
- Kind of ship
- Small ship & sail
- Built
- 1989
- Last refit
- 2024
- Guests
- 386
- Crew
- 213
- Cabins
- 171
- Guest decks
- 6
- Gross tons
- 14,745
- Length
- 187 m (614 ft)
- Width
- 20 m (66 ft)
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Class
- Wind class (five-masted motor-sail yacht)
- Ship number
- IMO 8700785
- In Europe 2026–27
- Greek Isles
Highlights
- Windstar's flagship: five 221-ft masts and seven sails
- Refreshed December 2024: new pool and larger pool bar, new spa, redesigned lounge
- All dining included, including specialty restaurants (Windstar)
More pictures
Sources & what we could not confirm · 7 sources · checked 2026-11
- Windstar official ship page: Wind Surf
- Windstar official deck plan PDF: Wind Surf
- VesselFinder registry entry
- Windstar: terms and conditions
- Windstar: life on board (what's included)
- Windstar: accessibility
- Windstar Advisor Hub: Cruising Transformed (All-Inclusive fares)
- 'All dining is included' is stated on Windstar's Star-class ship pages; applied line-wide.
- cabins = staterooms + suites as listed in Windstar 'Yacht Facts'.
- Windstar page says 346 guests; the deck plan PDF says 342.
- Windstar Cruises: Daily gratuity amount on non-package fares
- Windstar Cruises: Dress code
- Windstar Cruises: Minimum age
- Windstar Cruises: Smoking
- Windstar Cruises: Final payment day count