Wind Star
Wind Star

The Essence of Small Ship Sailing

Wind Star is a sleek, 4-masted sailing yacht accommodating 148 guests. With four decks and a gross tonnage of 5,703, Wind Star feels like your own private yacht.

Dining Options, Spa Services, Watersports Activities, Entertainment Facilities, Enrichment Programs

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What to expect from Wind Star

Overview

The Essence of Small Ship Sailing

Wind Star is a sleek, 4-masted sailing yacht accommodating 148 guests. With four decks and a gross tonnage of 5,703, 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, and 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 for Candles which features steaks and skewers.

Wind Star amenities include: World Spa by Windstar, Watersports Platform, Lounge, Pool, and Hot Tub.

Windstar has always been known for our iconic sailing ships, and now Wind Star has under her Setting Sails: A Wind Class Refresh. The initiative brings the tight-knit connection of the Windstar community to the forefront through the redesign of public spaces and staterooms. From a revamped lobby to a new pool and larger pool bar, new World Spa by Windstar to a redesigned lounge, this initiative also includes intricate details like new teak decks and décor for a timeless and welcoming experience.

Accommodation

All accommodations feature: 

  • Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
  • Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
  • TV with DVD Player
  • Fully Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
  • Safe
  • L'Occitane Bath Amenities
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Hair Dryers and 110/220 outlets
  • Wi-Fi (internet cards can be purchased at reception)
  • Bathroom with granite countertop and shower
  • Granite vanity with magnifying mirror

Owner's Suite

With an expansive 220 square feet, the Owner’s Suite gives you everything offered in a stateroom, plus lots more, including a beautiful sitting area and separate in-room dining space.

Amenities

  • Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
  • Fully-Stocked Mini-Bar/Refrigerator
  • Fully Upgraded Bath Amenity Line Including Pure Pampering L'Occitane
  • Fruit Basket with Berries
  • Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
  • Upgraded High End Quality Bath Robes
  • Safe
  • Fresh Flowers
  • Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror
  • Bathroom with Granite Countertop and Shower
  • Free Internet Service (1 Voucher per Suite)
  • Preferred On Board Check In
  • Invitation to Captain or Senior Officer Table
  • Personalized Wake-Up Call Service with Preferred Beverage Coffee/Tea/Juice
  • Preferred Specialty Restaurant Dining
  • Preferred Canapes Service
  • Maschio Prosecco
  • Illy Espresso Machine
  • Binoculars
  • Interactive TV

Gracious Stateroom

Every inch of your stateroom is designed for comfort. Luxurious Egyptian cotton linens wrap you in pleasant sleepiness as you stretch out in your queen bed (can be separated into twins if you prefer). Your spacious bath features granite counter tops, ample storage, and a roomy shower with massage shower head. L’Occitane® bath products invite you to indulge, while comfy waffle-weave robe and slippers entice you to relax. You’ll find fresh fruit and flowers always waiting for you after a day of sun or sightseeing. And, of course, everything else you need and expect — flat-screen television and DVD, private safe. And always at your fingertips, anything you wish from room service.

Amenities

  • Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
  • Fully-Stocked Mini Bar/Refrigerator
  • L'Occitane Bath Amenities
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Hair Dryers and 110/220 Outlets
  • Waffle Weave Robe and Slippers
  • Safe
  • Granite Vanity with Magnifying Mirror
  • Bathroom with Granite Countertop and Shower
  • Wi-Fi Internet Access (various plans available for purchase)
  • Interactive TV

Decks

Flying Bridge

  • Bridge

Deck Four

  • Bridge
  • Veranda/Candles
  • Pool / Pool Bar / Whirlpool

Deck Three

  • Amphora Restaurant
  • Star Boutique
  • Reception
  • Library
  • WindSpa
  • Lounge
  • Yacht Club Café

Deck Two

  • Medical Center
  • Fitness Centre
  • Category A Cabins
  • Category AX Deluxe Cabins

Deck One

  • Watersports Platform
  • Owner's Suite
  • Category B Cabins
  • Category BX Deluxe Cabins

Kids and Teens

Please note: the ship does not feature any dedicated children's facilities.

Gratuities

Windstar automatically charges gratuities of $12 per person, per day to your onboard account. If you feel this amount needs to be adjusted, whether increased or decreased, arrangements can be made onboard the ship, generally at the end of your cruise. In addition, a gratuity of 15% is added to all bar tabs.

Entertainment

A day on board your Windstar ship is a day of choices, all of them good. Perhaps you’ll begin with a relaxing massage in World Spa by Windstar. Or maybe an invigorating workout in the Fitness Center. Even better, why not both? After a sumptuous lunch in Veranda, make a splash from the Watersports Platform off the ship’s stern. Everything you can think of for fun in the water is there — swimming, kayaking, sail-boarding, even water skiing. And it’s all complimentary, of course. Sun yourself on deck, take a dip in the whirlpool, then catch up on email ororder a cheese plate for your stateroom or suite. After dinner, dance to live music in the Lounge. This is your yacht, so of course you’re welcome on the Bridge, where the Captain and officers are delighted to share charts, routes, and vistas with you.

As you prepare for another amazing Windstar day, enjoy a nightcap anywhere you like — on deck, in the Lounge, or why not let us bring it to your suite or stateroom? Your day ends just as it began, blissfully.

Entertainment Facilities

Onboard entertainment facilities include: library, casino, The Lounge, and Signature Shop.

Sun Deck

Sun Loungers can be found on Deck Four.

Pool

The Pool can be found on Deck Four.

Pool Bar

The Pool Bar can be found on Deck Four.

Reception

The Reception can be found on the Deck Four.

Star Boutique

Visit our newly transformed specialty shopping boutique, Star Boutique, rolling out fleet-wide through early 2022. The new shop features quality brand-name and exclusive Star Collection merchandise, from clothing and fragrances to jewelry and accessories, all at duty free or special pricing.

Library

The Library can be found on Deck Three.

Enrichment

At Windstar, we don’t just take you to fascinating destinations, we take you into them, giving you unique access to knowledge and activities that enhance your understanding of the places you visit. Complimentary Destination Discovery Events treat you to iconic experiences that capture the essence of your locale. Guest Lecturers intrigue you with regional topics, adding new dimensions to your voyage. And small group excursions take you to meet locals who are delighted to share their homes, cuisines, and cultures with you.

Guest Lectures

Have you ever wanted to learn about rowing across the Atlantic or the inner workings of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix? On select Windstar voyages, satisfy your curiosity and enhance your understanding of the local culture by listening to our onboard lecturers. We’ve curated a group of speakers designed to bring you an insider’s perspective on a multitude of intriguing topics. Listen raptly as your voyage becomes more than just a vacation – and a thought-provoking exploration of enchanting lands. 

Windstar Signature Expeditions

Windstar Signature Expeditions is an immersive program that features 8 expert guides who stay on board throughout the voyage, giving informative talks and taking guests on optional adventures by foot, by kayak, or by Zodiac boat - sometimes launching straight from the ship in remote places like Misty Fjords and Kenai Fjords. It's Alaska at its most authentic, exciting all your clients' senses to its magnificence.

Culinary Demonstrations

Delight your palette with onboard cooking demonstrations featuring James Beard Foundation chef recipes. From wild striped bass with tomato sage “fondue” to lobster risotto, our Windstar chefs will take your taste buds on a journey through local cuisine. For a special tantalizing treat, join Windstar on one of our voyages in the James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise Collection, where a James Beard Foundation chef will show you how to elevate your own culinary skills. It’s a taste of enrichment you’ll never forget.

Shore Excursions

Wine tastings, SCUBA diving, tours with locals and more — Windstar offers a variety of unique excursions that will add more depth and immersion to every day of your journey. Each meticulously planned excursion meets our highest standard of quality in safety and professionalism. Ensure your peace of mind knowing that you’ll always make it back to the yacht on time.

Watersports Platform

Sailings with Windstar include a lot of special amenities, but one of our most fun (and unique) is the Watersports Platform, which allows guests easy access to the ocean around them.

The platform exists on each of our six yachts and includes unlimited use of all water sports equipment including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkel equipment, sailing, swimming, water skiing, and windsurfing. If that all sounds like too much work for your vacation, a large foam flotation island is often unfurled into the sea, allowing guests to lounge, casually swim, and take in the view around them.

Use of the Platform is always weather permitting and only takes place in certain ports during each of our journeys in select regions. (check with the crew once on board for more details on where and when the platform will be open).

And don’t forget, there’s NO need to bring snorkel equipment on many Windstar cruises! We provide complimentary masks, fins, and snorkels during your first afternoon on board, so you can take that equipment with you when you’d like to go exploring on your own (or with a designated shore excursion). It even comes in a handy mesh bag. One less thing you have to pack when heading to paradise!

Dining

World Class Dining Experience

We've upped the onboard dining game with our culinary program, featuring an array of fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from each port along the journey. Each nightly menu is crafted to highlight the spectacular flavors of the regional cuisine.

Amphora Restaurant

Here, the dining room manager seats you, but where is your decision. There are no pre-assigned tables or first or second seatings. When you dine and with whom are entirely up to you. Seating usually begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be printed in the ship's daily program. Each delightful dish is prepared exactly to your liking – an exquisite dinner served course-by-course with a fine selection of vintage wines.

Candles Restaurant

Here’s the perfect place for a romantic tête-a-tête under the stars in Candles, Windstar’s signature outdoor restaurant transformed by night into a dreamlike paradise. Delectable cuisine, memorable surroundings, inspired wine pairings.

Veranda Restaurant

It's breakfast alfresco, full service or buffet-style, anytime till 9:30 a.m. No need to hurry. Again, the choices are many in Veranda. Choose the sumptuous, seemingly endless buffet. Or, order from the lunch menu between noon and 2:30 p.m.

Health and Fitness

Wind Star features a range of traditional health & fitness facilities, including a spa, fitness centre, pool and whirlpool, and a watersports platform.

Health and Fitness Facilities

Onboard Health & Fitness facilities include a whirlpool, fitness centre, swimming pool and watersports platform.

WindSpa

As you enter the hushed atmosphere of the newly-expanded WindSpa, you'll feel every last care gently melt away. Maybe you'll try a Hydralift facial or a new colour on your toes. Maybe you'll surrender to the transformative power of a relaxing massage. With one of the highest crew-to-passenger ratios at sea, you will find yourself in the enviable position of never having to lift a finger.
The crew is happy to do whatever they can to make your time onboard as pampered as possible. Please book spa appointments with the hotel manager once you've boarded your yacht.

Other Cruise Information

ClassCruise Type: ocean

Class:

Ship Size: boutique

Style: premium

Operator Reference: windstar-cruises

Nursery: none

Child Facilities: none

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