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CruiseInd is heading back to sea—and this time, we’re trading in megaships for masted sails. Next week, we will be boarding a Windstar Cruises voyage through the heart of the Mediterranean, tracing a classic route along the storied Riviera aboard…
Star BreezeStar Breeze, originally built as Seabourn Spirit in 1989 and acquired by Windstar in May 2015, underwent an 84 ft mid‑ship lengthening in early 2020 as part of the “Star Plus” initiative. The yacht now measures 522 ft LOA with a…
Star SeekerStar Seeker, Windstar’s first new-build superyacht, is scheduled for delivery in December 2025 from WestSEA Shipyard in Portugal. The vessel measures approximately 9,934 GT with capacity for 224 passengers in 112 all-suite accommodations—all ocean-view, featuring private verandas or floor-to-ceiling…
Wind StarWind Star is a four-masted motor-sailing yacht operated by Windstar Cruises, originally built in 1986 and last refurbished in 2023. The vessel measures 440 feet in length with a beam of 52 feet and a gross tonnage of 5,307.…
Wind Surf, the flagship of Windstar Cruises, is a five-masted motor-sailing yacht originally built in 1990 and extensively refurbished since joining the fleet in 1998. Measuring 535 feet in length (617 feet including bowsprit) with a beam of 66 feet…
How to turn steel into a floating city on the seas Royal Caribbean recently released a behind-the-scenes video that highlights what goes into building a cruise ship. While it focuses on their own process—specifically the construction of Utopia of the…
In part 4 of this series, we’ll explore the size of the ships that can make or break your experience. From entire floating cities with water parks to boutique-style ships that feel more like private clubs, to sailing yachts that…
In part 3 of this series we’ll look at other factors to consider once you’ve got a sense of the different cruise line types—mainstream, premium, luxury, and expedition—the next step is narrowing your options based on budget, destination, and the…
This next part in our ‘Choosing the Right Line’ series will be an expansion of the previous post exploring the different main stream cruise lines. If one of those listed doesn’t seem to pique your interest, then perhaps one on…
Start by Matching Your Travel Style To Your Ship Style Choosing the right cruise line is the single most important step in planning your vacation at sea. With more than 50 cruise lines offering everything from budget-friendly mega-ships to intimate…