Wind Star

Wind Star is the yacht that started it all. She was the original four-masted sailing ship that launched Windstar Cruises in 1986 and defined the brand’s blend of wind-powered elegance and modern comfort. While she shares her silhouette with sister ship Wind Spirit, Wind Star has her own long history. She was fully refurbished in 2023, with refreshed public spaces, updated cabins, and key technical upgrades. The ship carries just 148 guests across four decks, keeping the experience highly intimate. A hybrid system of diesel-electric engines and six computer-controlled sails powers the journey. Together, they manage more than 21,000 square feet of sail, adjusting in real time to the wind.

Accommodations include 74 ocean-view cabins at 188 square feet, along with a 220-square-foot Owner’s Suite. Each is equipped with LCD TVs, Bose SoundDock systems, minibars, in-room safes, and granite-accented bathrooms. Most public spaces are centered on Deck 3. Here, you’ll find AmphorA, Veranda (which becomes Candles in the evening), and the main Lounge with live entertainment. There’s also a library, a reimagined WindSpa, and a boutique. Outside, a saltwater pool, hot tub, and pool bar offer space to unwind. At anchor, the watersports platform opens for swimming and activities. Wind Star regularly sails into smaller Mediterranean harbors, Caribbean hideaways, and Central American ports – places where the setting feels as timeless as the ship itself.