Windstar Cruises

Windstar runs a small fleet split between genuine sailing yachts (with masts and sails) and boutique motor yachts, all carrying a few hundred guests at most. The onboard feel is relaxed, yacht-like, and casual-elegant — closer to a private charter than a traditional cruise ship.

💡Tips for Windstar Cruises

• •The sailing yachts (Wind Star, Wind Spirit, Wind Surf) genuinely use their sails when conditions allow — not just for show.
• •The motor yachts (Star Breeze, Star Legend, Star Pride) are ex-Seabourn ships, refitted with Windstar's smaller-ship styling.
• •Expect a boutique, low-key atmosphere with far fewer onboard activities than a mainstream line — the destination and the ship itself are the draw.

🚢Popular Ships

Wind Surf

The largest of the line's sailing yachts.

Star Breeze

A boutique motor yacht, formerly a Seabourn ship.

Wind Star

One of the line's original, smaller sailing yachts.

📍Popular Ports on Windstar Cruises