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Wind Star

Windstar
34 upcoming departures  ·  34 itineraries

Wind Star is a 148-guest Windstar cruise yacht, in service since 1986. This page lists 34 upcoming departures across 34 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Travelers who prefer intimate sailing yachts ✓ Guests who want open-seating included dining ✓ Couples seeking relaxed evening dining
34 itineraries · from $2,667 ● Where is it now?
Class Wind-class sailing yacht
Built / Refurb 1986 / 2018
Gross Tonnage 5,736
Guests 148
Crew 105
Length 134.1 m
Beam 15.8 m
Decks 4
Cabins 74
Max speed 15.8 kn
Flag Bahamas
Guests per crew 1.4
Space ratio 39

Wind Star at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 40%

A small expedition-size ship at 5,736 gross tons — #335 of 565 ships we track. 39 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Travelers who prefer intimate sailing yachts
  • Guests who want open-seating included dining
  • Couples seeking relaxed evening dining
  • Travelers interested in sailing and watersports
  • Guests comfortable using stairs between decks

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers needing elevators or accessible cabins
  • Families seeking dedicated kids facilities
  • Guests wanting large-ship entertainment venues
  • Travelers who prefer balconies or verandas
  • Passengers seeking extensive nightlife options

Live Position ● 35 minutes ago

Heading to: Piraeus-Athens

Currently on: 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise (10 nights) — Currently at Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece → Athens, Greece → Athens, Greece → Athens, Greece → Monemvasia → Gythion → Messina (Taormina) → Sorrento → Sorrento → Rome
Coming up
  1. Piraeus
  2. Piraeus arrives 05:00 PM
  3. Monemvasia arrives 08:00 AM
0.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Wind Star

Wind Star is a compact, four-masted sailing yacht carrying up to 148 guests. Its intimate scale, broad teak decks and working sails create a private-yacht atmosphere, while ocean-view accommodations, open-seating dining and a watersports platform support relaxed, informal cruising. The ship is particularly suited to travelers who value access to smaller ports, convivial onboard spaces and an active connection with the sea rather than large-ship attractions.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Windstar Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Société Nouvelle des Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre and La Rochelle-Pallice, France
Registry / flag
Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
C6CA9
IMO number
8420878
MMSI
309163000
Draft
4.3 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Four-masted sailing yacht with working sails, four teak decks, a watersports platform, pool, hot tub, lounge, library and Yacht Club Café.

For families

Wind Star has no dedicated children's facilities and is oriented toward adult small-ship cruising.

Pools, spa & wellness

Facilities include the World Spa by Windstar, fitness facilities, a pool, hot tub and water-access marina platform.

Accessibility

Wind Star has no accessible cabins and no elevator; Windstar states that the sailing yacht may be unsuitable for guests who rely solely on mobility devices.

Deck plans

Flying BridgeDeck FourDeck ThreeDeck TwoDeck One

Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Flying Bridge · Flying Bridge

Bridge

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Wind Star deck plans from Windstar → (PDF)

Cabins & suites

Suite 1% Oceanview 99%
CategoryTypeCabinsSizeSleepsDecks
Owner’s SuiteQueen-size bed only; no twin-bed configuration. Suite 1 220 sq ft 2 1
Category AX DeluxeCategory code AX. Oceanview 24 188 sq ft 3 2
Category ACategory code A. Oceanview 12 188 sq ft 3 2
Category BX DeluxeCategory code BX. Oceanview 24 188 sq ft 3 1

Compare all 5 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

9 included 2 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Amphora Restaurant Included
Deck 3
The main evening dining room serving course-by-course meals with open seating.
Veranda Included
Deck 4
An indoor-outdoor venue serving breakfast and lunch by buffet or full service.
Candles Included
Deck 4
An outdoor dinner venue serving grilled steaks and seafood by reservation.
Yacht Club Café Varies
Deck 3
An all-day café serving coffee, light food, snacks and beverages.

Bars & lounges

Pool Bar Varies
Deck 4
The bar serving beverages beside the outdoor pool.

All 14 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 1986Entered service, built by Société Nouvelle des Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre and La Rochelle-Pallice, France.
  2. 2018Wind Star underwent the refurbishment identified by Windstar as its November 2018 renovation.
  3. 2023The first phase of the Setting Sails refresh redesigned the reception area, lounge, Yacht Club Café, World Spa, fitness area, pool deck, pool bar and Owner’s Suite.
  4. 2026The second phase refreshed the remaining staterooms and dining areas, including Amphora and Veranda, and completed the ship’s Setting Sails renovation.

Where Wind Star sails, month by month

Oct
26		 Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27
Mexico & Pacific Coast 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Australia & Pacific 0 0 0 1 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0
Caribbean 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mediterranean 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
From / night $289 $257 $381 $334 $262 $460 $510 0 0 0 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in November 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Colón14× Papeete14× Puerto Caldera14× Bora Bora12× Panama City12× Huahine12× Isla Parida12× Moorea12× Tahaa12× Panama Canal12× Golfo Dulce12× Quepos12×

Explore This Ship

Jump from Wind Star sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.

All Windstar port guides Mediterranean cruises Mexico & Pacific Coast cruises Australia & Pacific cruises Caribbean cruises

Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Panama Canal Cruise

Mexico & Pacific Coast
From $7,160 · $716/night
Ports of Call
Colon, Panama Canal, Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Isla Parida +6 more
Next: Dec 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights South Pacific Cruise

Australia & Pacific
From $5,096 · $510/night
Ports of Call
Moorea, Papeete, Morning Sailing, Raiatea +3 more
Next: Apr 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights South Pacific Cruise

Australia & Pacific
From $4,816 · $482/night
Ports of Call
Papeete, Tahiti, Fakarava, Tuamotu, Rangiroa, Motu Mahaea, Near Tahaa +3 more
Next: Dec 29, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $4,015 · $402/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona, Palma De Mallorca, Tarragona (Barcelona), Valencia +4 more
Next: Oct 31, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10-Night Australia & Pacific: Bora Bora to Papeete

Australia & Pacific
From $6,818 · $682/night
Ports of Call
Bora Bora, Papeete, Morning Sailing, Raiatea +3 more
Next: Feb 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10-Night Australia & Pacific: Los Angeles Airport to Arrive in Papeete

Australia & Pacific
From $6,281 · $628/night
Ports of Call
Los Angeles Airport, Papeete, Morning Sailing, Raiatea +5 more
Next: Feb 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10-Night Australia & Pacific: Moorea to Papeete

Australia & Pacific
From $5,518 · $552/night
Ports of Call
Moorea, Papeete, Morning Sailing, Raiatea +3 more
Next: Apr 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $4,761 · $433/night
Ports of Call
Bridgetown, Barbados, Bequia, St Georges, Grenada, Kralendijk, Bonaire +5 more
Next: Nov 24, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Central America Cruisetour

Mexico & Pacific Coast
From $5,690 · $517/night
Ports of Call
Puerto Caldera, Quepos, Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez), Isla Parida +3 more
Next: Dec 8, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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All 34 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 17, 2026Oct 31, 202614 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise14MediterraneanBook →
Oct 17, 2026Oct 24, 20267 Nights Mediterranean Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Oct 24, 2026Nov 10, 202617 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise17MediterraneanBook →
Oct 24, 2026Oct 31, 20267 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Oct 27, 2026Nov 10, 202614 Nights Southern Europe Cruise14MediterraneanBook →
Oct 31, 2026Nov 10, 202610 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise10MediterraneanBook →
Oct 31, 2026Nov 24, 202624 Nights Caribbean Cruise24CaribbeanBook →
Nov 10, 2026Nov 24, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 10, 2026Dec 5, 202625 Nights Caribbean Cruise25CaribbeanBook →
Nov 24, 2026Dec 5, 202611 Nights Caribbean Cruise11CaribbeanBook →
Nov 24, 2026Dec 12, 202618 Nights Caribbean Cruise18CaribbeanBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 12, 20267 Nights Panama Canal Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 12, 20267 Nights Panama Canal Cruise7Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 15, 202610 Nights Panama Canal Cruise10Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 16, 202611 Nights North America Cruise11Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Dec 8, 2026Dec 19, 202611 Nights Central America Cruise11Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Dec 12, 2026Dec 19, 20267-Night Caribbean: Puerto Caldera to Colon7CaribbeanBook →
Jan 2, 2027Jan 13, 202711 Nights North America Cruise11Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Jan 31, 2027Feb 8, 20278 Nights Panama Canal Cruise8Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Jan 31, 2027Mar 1, 202729 Nights South Pacific Cruise29Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Jan 31, 2027Mar 8, 202736 Nights South Pacific Cruise36Australia & PacificBook →
Jan 31, 2027Feb 12, 202712 Nights North America Cruise12Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Feb 8, 2027Mar 1, 202721 Nights Transatlantic Cruise21Australia & PacificBook →
Feb 8, 2027Mar 8, 202728 Nights Transatlantic Cruise28Australia & PacificBook →

Showing the next 24 of 34 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Wind Star FAQ

What flag does Wind Star sail under?

Wind Star is registered in Bahamas.

How many passengers does Wind Star hold?

Wind Star carries about 148 guests with roughly 105 crew.

How old is Wind Star?

Wind Star entered service in 1986 and was last refurbished in 2018.

How big is Wind Star?

At 5,736 gross tons and 134 m long, Wind Star is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 40% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on Wind Star?

Windstar describes the onboard atmosphere as casual and relaxed. Formal evening wear is not required.

Is dining included on Wind Star?

Meals at Amphora, Veranda and Candles are included in the cruise fare. Candles requires reservations, and selected premium food or beverage items may cost extra.

Are gratuities included on Wind Star?

Windstar applies hotel and beverage service charges under its standard arrangements. Guests may also purchase packages that include prepaid gratuities.

Is Wi-Fi included on Wind Star?

Wi-Fi is available on the ship, but standard stateroom information states that internet access is available for purchase. Package inclusions can differ by fare.

Is Wind Star accessible for passengers with mobility limitations?

The yacht has no elevator or wheelchair-accessible cabins, and boarding is by stairs. Windstar advises passengers with accessibility needs to contact its access team before sailing.

Does Wind Star have a kids club?

Windstar’s current onboard materials do not identify a dedicated kids club or children’s facility on Wind Star.