Wind Star

4.8/5 |

Wind Star is a sleek, 4-masted sailing yacht accommodating 148 guests. With four decks and a gross tonnage of 5,307, Wind Star feels like your own private yacht.

Wind Star features wide open, teak decks—quite unusual for small ships. Guests will find hidden nooks for private moments giving them a feeling of being on their own private veranda.

All staterooms have ocean views, queen beds, flat-screen TV with DVD player, and Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPods. The Owner’s Suite includes a sitting area.

Wind Star offers two primary dining venues. AmphorA restaurant offers gourmet, course-by-course cuisine in the evenings and Veranda restaurant offers casual buffet and full-service dining for breakfast and lunch. All dining is open seating. And, for dining under the stars, make a reservation forCandles which features steaks and skewers.

Wind Star amenities include: WindSpa, Watersports Platform, Casino, Lounge, Library, Pool, and Hot Tub.

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Onboard Features

Veranda

Veranda


Candles

Candles


Pool Bar

Pool Bar


Live Entertainment

Live Entertainment


Reception

Reception


Destination Briefings

Destination Briefings


Pool

Pool


Deck

Deck


Wind Spa

Wind Spa


Yoga Classes

Yoga Classes


Activities & Services

The moment you board Windstar's beautiful small ships, you feel like you stepped aboard your own private yacht. The perfect combination of luxury, relaxation, VIP service, and surprising discoveries await you. With fewer than 300 guests, everything about Windstar's style of small ship cruising

A Hotel Service Charge of $11 per passenger is automatically added to each guest

  • Television / Radio
  • In-Stateroom Movies
  • Private Safe
  • Direct Dial Phone
  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar and/or Refrigerator
  • DVD Player
  • Bath Robes
  • Bath Amenities/Toiletries
  • Sitting Area
  • Showers and/or Bath Tubs

  • Library
  • Bar(s)/Lounge(s)

  • Cocktail Hour
  • Educational/Enrichment Programs
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Complimentary Private Events

  • Outdoor Swimming Pool(s)
  • Whirlpool(s)
  • SCUBA Instructions
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Watersports Platform

  • Boutique(s) (duty-free)
  • Concierge Desk
  • Infirmary / Medical Center
  • Dry Cleaning/Laundry

  • Dining Style: Flexible Dining Options
  • Formal Restaurant(s)
  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Dining Style: All Casual
  • Casual Dining Venue(s)
  • All Non-Alcoholic Beverages Included In Cruise Fare
  • Dining Style: Open Seating or Reservations


Ship Staterooms

Ship Deckplans

Flying Bridge

Stateroom Key

  • Ocean View Stateroom - A
  • Ocean View Stateroom - B
  • Owners Suite - OW
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom - AX
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom - BX
  • Guarantee Stateroom - Y
  • Owners Suite - Owner
Flying Bridge

Deck Four

Stateroom Key

  • Ocean View Stateroom - A
  • Ocean View Stateroom - B
  • Owners Suite - OW
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom - AX
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom - BX
  • Guarantee Stateroom - Y
  • Owners Suite - Owner
Deck Four

Deck Three

Stateroom Key

  • Ocean View Stateroom - A
  • Ocean View Stateroom - B
  • Owners Suite - OW
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom - AX
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom - BX
  • Guarantee Stateroom - Y
  • Owners Suite - Owner

Galley, Reception, Signature Shop, Library, Lounge, Windspa, Yacht Club Cafe, AmphorA.

Deck Three

Deck Two

Stateroom Key

  • Ocean View Stateroom - A
  • Ocean View Stateroom - B
  • Owners Suite - OW
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom - AX
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom - BX
  • Guarantee Stateroom - Y
  • Owners Suite - Owner

Staterooms.

Deck Two

Deck One

Stateroom Key

  • Ocean View Stateroom - A
  • Ocean View Stateroom - B
  • Owners Suite - OW
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom - AX
  • Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom - BX
  • Guarantee Stateroom - Y
  • Owners Suite - Owner

Staterooms.

Deck One

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Ratings & Reviews

Overall Experience
Ship Staff
Dining/Food
Entertainment
Activities
Staterooms
Itinerary/Ports
Value

WindStar Greek Island Tour

| Athens, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Santorini, Monemvasia, Napflio
Crew members appear to be a "family", and all are very attentive to passenger needs. Food was outstanding -- about the best we've had on any cruise (and we've been on 30+ cruises). WindStar makes an effort to be at ports when the larger ships aren't, which means fewer people in port cities and easier touring. Our cruise offered Dinner at Ephesus: fabulous!!! This was our reason for taking the cruise and it lived up to expectations. Our cabin was comfortable, with more storage space than many larger cruise ships. And the pre-cruise hotel was outstanding, with a beautiful view of the Acropolis from the dining room.

Greek Islands and Turkish Delights

| Greece and Turkey
We were surprised to have a personal escort onto the ship - no big 'sorting hall', and then we were each personally greeted with a handshake from all the ships officers as we boarded. This set the tone for personalized service throughout the voyage. We were also impressed at the superior guides and better tours offered due to the smaller groups, compared to that offered by larger cruise lines. The food was delectable and the friendly service was great.

One of the best ways to cruise

| Caribbean
It was a wonderful week and met quite a few people we enjoyed spending time with around the pool and hot tubs. The crew went above and beyond and always had a smile. The deck bbq was a fun night with crew and guests dancing, definitely a highlight. It will be hard to go back to the bigger ships after sailing windstar.

Greek Islands

| Greek Islands
Highly recommend this cruise. However make sure you book a cabin in front as to avoid the constant noise of the engines. Also, the use of the sails is limited to proper wind conditions which only happened one time during the entire cruise. Not a major factor though. Only drawback was when we anchored off of Santorini, probably the most beautiful of all the islands, we had to leave by 4pm. An overnite stay at this location is very desirable.

It would be really hard to top this one!

| Barbados and the Grenadines
We planned this cruise with my husband's adult son, daughter-in-law, and daughter over a year in advance. It was a thrilling adventure and good way to celebrate our 30th anniversary, my husband's 85th, and his daughter's 65th. We chose the Barbados to Barbados trip, sailing through the Grenadines, and it was a great itinerary of small islands. The yacht is small, holding around 140 passengers and 80 crew, but there was always something to keep everyone occupied, be it water sports, touring the islands, sunbathing on the pool deck, reading, or even watching one of the many movies in their CD library. The rooms were moderately small and beautifully renovated, with well-planned spaces. The staff couldn't have been more friendly, courteous, or helpful, from cabin stewards, to dining room staff, and even the engineers. The food was excellent, including special barbecues. If you're looking for evening entertainment, the nighttime piano bar and small casino were it, but we didn't miss the productions offered on larger ships. Would recommend this cruise to anyone (except families with small children).
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