



Wind Star
In late 1986, the first commercial sailing vessel built in 60 years slipped out of a French dry-dock in Le Havre. Although the towering sails echoed a bygone era of explorers, the msy Wind Star, with its sleek lines and computerized controls, was revolutionary in concept and design. Windstar’s ships are officially motored-sail-yachts (msy), but the designation belies the vessels unique rigging. Unfurling in two minutes at the push of a button, billowing white sails reach to the sky. All functions are operated from the bridge by computer microchips and navigational devices. The unusual “open-bridge" operation allows guests to drop by and acquaint themselves with the veteran captains and officers who demonstrate the ship’s intriguing capabilities to modern day explorers. A new era in luxury cruising was now being pioneered by Windstar Cruises.
Dining
- The Restaurant (dinner only)
- The Bistro (dinner only)
- The Verandah (breakfast & lunch, with permanent BBQ)
- 24-hour room service
Entertainment
- Wind Surf Lounge
- Pool bar
- Dance floor
- Casino
Onboard Activities
- 1 dip pool
- Steiner Leisure Spa Services
- Fitness centre and workout studio
- Beauty salon
- Business/Internet centre
- Signature shop
- Photo Gallery
- Library
- Watersports
- TV/phone
Ship facts
Ship Details | |
Star Rating | 4 Star |
Size | Boutique Ship |
Tonnage | 5,350 |
Lifestyle | Premium |
Cruiseline | Windstar Cruises |
Former Names | None |
Builder | Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre |
Original Cost | $34.2 million |
Entered Service | Dec-86 |
Registry | The Bahamas |
Length (ft/m) | 439.6/134.0 |
Beam (ft/m) | 51.8/15.8 |
Draft (ft/m) | 13.4/4.1 |
Propulsion/Propellers | Engines diesel-electric (1,400KW)/1 & Sails |
Passenger Decks | 5 |
Total Crew | 88 |
Passengers | |
(lower beds/all berths) | 148/159 |
Passenger Space Ratio | |
(lower beds/all berths) | 36.1/33.6 |
Crew/Passenger Ratio | |
(lower beds/all berths) | 1.6/1.8 |
Cabins (total) | 74 |
Size Range (sq ft/m) | 185.0-22.0/17.0-22.5 |
Cabins (outside view) | 74 |
Cabins (interior/no view) | 0 |
Cabins (for one person) | 0 |
Cabins (with private balcony) | 0 |
Cabins (wheelchair accessable) | 0 |
Wheelchair accessibility | None |
Cabin Current | 110 volts |
Elevators | 0 |
Casino (gaming table) | Yes |
Slot Machines | Yes |
Swimming Pools (outdoors) | 1 (dip pool) |
Swimming Pools (indoors) | 0 |
Hot Tubs | 1 |
Self Service Launderette | No |
Dedicated Cinema/Seats | No |
Library | Yes |
Onboard Currency | USD |