Wind Spirit
Cruise line
Windstar Cruises
Wind Spirit current position
Wind Spirit current location is at Caribbean Sea (coordinates 12.04870 N / -61.75039 W) cruising en route to St Georges Grenada. The AIS position was reported 1 minute ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of Wind Spirit
Wind Spirit current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Jewels of the Windward Islands. Prices start from USD 2599 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 07 Dec, 2024 and ends on 14 Dec, 2024.
Date / Time | Port |
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07 Dec 18:00 | Departing from Bridgetown, Barbados hotels |
08 Dec 08:00 - 09 Dec 06:00 | Pigeon Island, Rodney Bay, St Lucia |
09 Dec 08:00 - 15:00 | Castries, St Lucia Island |
10 Dec 08:00 - 17:00 | Saint Vincent Island, Kingstown, Grenadines |
11 Dec 08:00 - 18:00 | Mayreau Island, Grenadines |
12 Dec 08:00 - 22:00 | St Georges Grenada |
13 Dec 08:00 - 14:00 | Bequia Island, Port Elizabeth, Grenadines |
14 Dec 05:00 | Arriving in Bridgetown, Barbados hotels |
Specifications of Wind Spirit
Year of build | 1988 / Age: 36 |
Flag state | Bahamas |
Builder | Ateliers et chantiers du Havre (Le Havre, France) |
Class | 4-masted motor sailing ship |
Building cost | USD 65 million |
Speed | 13 kn / 24 km/h / 15 mph |
Length (LOA) | 134 m / 440 ft |
Beam (width) | 16 m / 52 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 5307 gt |
Passengers | 163 |
Crew | 84 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 32 |
Beds | 148 |
Decks | 5 |
Cabins | 74 |
Decks with cabins | 2 |
Last Refurbishment | 2018-2026 |
Sister-ships | Wind Star |
Owner | Xanterra Parks & Resorts Inc |
Operator | Windstar Cruises |
Wind Spirit Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2024 Nov 27 | 10 days, round-trip Hidden Treasures of the Lesser Antilles | Bridgetown | $3999 |
2024 Dec 07 | 7 days, round-trip Jewels of the Windward Islands | Bridgetown | $2599 |
2024 Dec 07 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Windward Treasures An Antilles Odyssey | Bridgetown | $4399 |
2024 Dec 14 | 7 days, round-trip Windward Island Delights | Bridgetown | $2293 |
2024 Dec 14 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Windward Treasures An Antilles Odyssey | Bridgetown | $4999 |
2024 Dec 21 | 7 days, round-trip Jewels of the Windward Islands | Bridgetown | $3099 |
2024 Dec 21 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Windward Treasures An Antilles Odyssey | Bridgetown | $5299 |
2024 Dec 28 | 7 days, round-trip Windward Island Delights | Bridgetown | $3799 |
2024 Dec 28 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Windward Treasures An Antilles Odyssey | Bridgetown | |
2024 Dec 28 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Windward Treasures An Antilles Odyssey | Bridgetown | |
2025 Jan 04 | 7 days, round-trip Jewels of the Windward Islands | Bridgetown | $2999 |
2025 Jan 04 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Windward Treasures An Antilles Odyssey | Bridgetown | $4999 |
2025 Jan 11 | 7 days, round-trip Windward Island Delights | Bridgetown | $3399 |
2025 Jan 11 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Windward Treasures An Antilles Odyssey | Bridgetown | $5699 |
2025 Jan 18 | 7 days, round-trip Jewels of the Windward Islands | Bridgetown | $3099 |
2025 Jan 18 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Windward Treasures An Antilles Odyssey | Bridgetown | $5429 |
2025 Jan 25 | 7 days, round-trip Windward Island Delights | Bridgetown | $3199 |
2025 Jan 25 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Windward Treasures An Antilles Odyssey | Bridgetown | $6499 |
2025 Feb 01 | 7 days, round-trip Jewels of the Windward Islands | Bridgetown | $3699 |
2025 Feb 01 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Windward Treasures An Antilles Odyssey | Bridgetown | |
2025 Feb 08 | 7 days, round-trip Windward Island Delights | Bridgetown | $3499 |
2025 Feb 08 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Windward Treasures An Antilles Odyssey | Bridgetown | $5999 |
2025 Feb 15 | 7 days, round-trip Jewels of the Windward Islands | Bridgetown | $3199 |
2025 Feb 22 | 15 days, one-way from Bridgetown to Lisbon | Bridgetown | $2399 |
2025 Apr 06 | 9 days, one-way from Lisbon to Barcelona | Lisbon | $4299 |
2025 Apr 23 | 7 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Piraeus-Athens | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3199 |
2025 Apr 30 | 10 days, round-trip Ancient Wonders of Greece Ephesus | Piraeus-Athens | |
2025 May 10 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | |
2025 May 17 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5699 |
2025 May 24 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5599 |
2025 May 31 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5599 |
2025 Jun 07 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5599 |
2025 Jun 14 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $4999 |
2025 Jun 21 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5299 |
2025 Jun 21 | 17 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Venice | Piraeus-Athens | $8099 |
2025 Jun 28 | 10 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Venice | Piraeus-Athens | $4199 |
2025 Jul 08 | 9 days, round-trip Adriatic Icons Venetian Treasures | Venice | $3399 |
2025 Jul 17 | 9 days, round-trip Adriatic Icons Venetian Treasures | Venice | $3399 |
2025 Jul 26 | 9 days, round-trip Adriatic Icons Venetian Treasures | Venice | $3399 |
2025 Aug 04 | 9 days, round-trip Adriatic Icons Venetian Treasures | Venice | $4099 |
2025 Aug 13 | 10 days, one-way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens | Venice | $4749 |
2025 Aug 13 | 17 days, one-way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens | Venice | $8549 |
2025 Aug 23 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $4999 |
2025 Aug 30 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | |
2025 Sep 06 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5499 |
2025 Sep 13 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5599 |
2025 Sep 20 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5799 |
2025 Sep 27 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | |
2025 Oct 04 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5699 |
2025 Oct 11 | 7 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome | Piraeus-Athens | $3199 |
2025 Oct 11 | 14 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Barcelona | Piraeus-Athens | $4999 |
2025 Oct 18 | 7 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3099 |
2025 Oct 18 | 17 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Lisbon | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5699 |
2025 Oct 25 | 10 days, one-way from Barcelona to Lisbon | Barcelona | $3999 |
2025 Oct 25 | 24 days, one-way from Barcelona to Bridgetown | Barcelona | $5199 |
2025 Nov 04 | 14 days, one-way from Lisbon to Bridgetown | Lisbon | $2499 |
2025 Nov 18 | 11 days, one-way from Bridgetown to Colon | Bridgetown | $3899 |
2025 Nov 18 | 18 days, one-way from Bridgetown to Puntarenas | Bridgetown | $6699 |
2025 Nov 29 | 7 days, one-way from Colon to Puntarenas | Colon | $3899 |
2025 Dec 06 | 7 days, one-way from Puntarenas to Colon | Puntarenas | $2599 |
2025 Dec 13 | 7 days, one-way from Colon to Oranjestad Aruba | Colon | $2999 |
2025 Dec 20 | 8 days, one-way from Oranjestad Aruba to Bridgetown | Oranjestad Aruba | $2899 |
2025 Dec 28 | 7 days, round-trip Windward Island Delights | Bridgetown | $2899 |
2026 Jan 04 | 10 days, one-way from Bridgetown to Philipsburg St Maarten | Bridgetown | |
2026 Jan 14 | 10 days, round-trip Blue Waters of the Leeward Islands | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3799 |
2026 Jan 14 | 17 days, round-trip Star Collector Hidden Gems of the Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $5099 |
2026 Jan 24 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2599 |
2026 Jan 31 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | |
2026 Jan 31 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $4099 |
2026 Feb 07 | 7 days, round-trip Classic Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | |
2026 Feb 07 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $4099 |
2026 Feb 14 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2599 |
2026 Feb 21 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2599 |
2026 Feb 21 | 14 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Bridgetown | Philipsburg St Maarten | $4099 |
2026 Feb 21 | 21 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Bridgetown | Philipsburg St Maarten | $6199 |
2026 Feb 28 | 7 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Bridgetown | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2499 |
2026 Feb 28 | 14 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Bridgetown | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3999 |
2026 Mar 07 | 7 days, round-trip Jewels of the Windward Islands | Bridgetown | $2699 |
2026 Mar 07 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Blue Seas of the Windward Islands | Bridgetown | $4099 |
2026 Mar 14 | 7 days, round-trip Windward Island Delights | Bridgetown | $2599 |
2026 Mar 14 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Blue Seas of the Windward Islands | Bridgetown | $4099 |
2026 Mar 21 | 7 days, round-trip Jewels of the Windward Islands | Bridgetown | $2599 |
2026 Mar 21 | 22 days, one-way from Bridgetown to Lisbon | Bridgetown | $4099 |
2026 Mar 28 | 15 days, one-way from Bridgetown to Lisbon | Bridgetown | $2499 |
2026 Mar 28 | 25 days, one-way from Bridgetown to Barcelona | Bridgetown | $5199 |
2026 Apr 12 | 10 days, one-way from Lisbon to Barcelona | Lisbon | |
2026 Apr 30 | 7 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Piraeus-Athens | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3399 |
2026 May 07 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5199 |
2026 May 14 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5199 |
2026 May 21 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5199 |
2026 May 28 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $4999 |
2026 May 28 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Greek Classics Hidden Gems Unveiled | Piraeus-Athens | $8299 |
2026 Jun 04 | 7 days, round-trip Off The Beaten Path Greek Islands | Piraeus-Athens | $5399 |
2026 Jun 04 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Greek Classics Hidden Gems Unveiled | Piraeus-Athens | $8299 |
2026 Jun 11 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $4999 |
2026 Jun 11 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Greek Classics Hidden Gems Unveiled | Piraeus-Athens | $8099 |
2026 Jun 18 | 7 days, round-trip Off The Beaten Path Greek Islands | Piraeus-Athens | $4999 |
2026 Jun 18 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Greek Classics Hidden Gems Unveiled | Piraeus-Athens | $8099 |
2026 Jun 25 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $4999 |
2026 Jul 02 | 7 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome | Piraeus-Athens | $3399 |
2026 Jul 02 | 14 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome | Piraeus-Athens | $5599 |
2026 Jul 02 | 21 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome | Piraeus-Athens | $8199 |
2026 Jul 09 | 7 days, round-trip Treasure Troves of Corsica Sardinia | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3599 |
2026 Jul 09 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Corsica, Sardinia Amalfi Memories | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5399 |
2026 Jul 16 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Corsica, Sardinia Amalfi Memories | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5399 |
2026 Jul 16 | 7 days, round-trip Italy and the Allure of the Aeolian Islands | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3199 |
2026 Jul 23 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Corsica, Sardinia Amalfi Memories | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5399 |
2026 Jul 23 | 7 days, round-trip Treasure Troves of Corsica Sardinia | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3599 |
2026 Jul 30 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Corsica, Sardinia Amalfi Memories | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5399 |
2026 Jul 30 | 7 days, round-trip Italy and the Allure of the Aeolian Islands | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3199 |
2026 Aug 06 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Corsica, Sardinia Amalfi Memories | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5399 |
2026 Aug 06 | 7 days, round-trip Treasure Troves of Corsica Sardinia | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3599 |
2026 Aug 13 | 21 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Piraeus-Athens | Civitavecchia-Rome | $8299 |
2026 Aug 13 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Corsica, Sardinia Amalfi Memories | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5399 |
2026 Aug 13 | 7 days, round-trip Italy and the Allure of the Aeolian Islands | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3199 |
2026 Aug 20 | 14 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Piraeus-Athens | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5599 |
2026 Aug 20 | 7 days, round-trip Treasure Troves of Corsica Sardinia | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3599 |
2026 Aug 27 | 7 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Piraeus-Athens | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3399 |
2026 Sep 03 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Greek Classics Hidden Gems Unveiled | Piraeus-Athens | $8599 |
2026 Sep 03 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5499 |
2026 Sep 10 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Greek Classics Hidden Gems Unveiled | Piraeus-Athens | $8599 |
2026 Sep 10 | 7 days, round-trip Off The Beaten Path Greek Islands | Piraeus-Athens | $5299 |
2026 Sep 17 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Greek Classics Hidden Gems Unveiled | Piraeus-Athens | $8599 |
2026 Sep 17 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5499 |
2026 Sep 24 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Greek Classics Hidden Gems Unveiled | Piraeus-Athens | $8399 |
2026 Sep 24 | 7 days, round-trip Off The Beaten Path Greek Islands | Piraeus-Athens | $5299 |
2026 Oct 01 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5299 |
2026 Oct 08 | 7 days, round-trip Treasures of the Greek Isles | Piraeus-Athens | $5299 |
2026 Oct 15 | 15 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Barcelona | Piraeus-Athens | $5299 |
2026 Oct 15 | 7 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome | Piraeus-Athens | $3399 |
2026 Oct 22 | 18 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Lisbon | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5799 |
2026 Oct 22 | 8 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3199 |
2026 Oct 30 | 10 days, one-way from Barcelona to Lisbon | Barcelona | $3999 |
Wind Spirit Review
Review of Wind Spirit
The 1988-built Wind Spirit cruise ship is the second of the three Windstar sailing yachts - together with Wind Surf and Wind Star (sistership). The three 4-masted yachts are uniquely designed for tall sailing ship cruises.
The vessel (IMO number 8603509) is currently Bahamas-flagged (MMSI 309056000) and registered in Nassau.
History - construction and ownership
Windstar Cruises is a luxury brand operating a fleet of smaller-sized ships (mega-yachts) with capacity up to 310 passengers. The company call at 150 ports throughout the Caribbean, Central America, South Pacific, Asia, Europe. Currently, Windstar is a subsidiary of Xanterra Parks and Resorts (USA's largest national and state park concession management company).
The 160-passenger ship Wind Spirit is trendy and sophisticated, with large white sails on top deck. The sails are computerized and not really necessary for navigating (although in some conditions they are ideal, the engines are cut and the vessel is completely wind-driven), but travelers do not really care when the effect is exquisite.
Decks and Cabins
Wind Spirit staterooms (74 total, in 5 grades) include one Oceanview Owner’s Suite and 73x Oceanview Deluxe cabins. All staterooms are with modern amenities including fully-stocked minibars, Wi-Fi Internet, smart HDTVs (infotainment system), spacious wardrobe (with electronic safe box), phone (direct dial), large bathroom (single-sink granite countertop vanity, WC-toilet, L'Occitane bath products, rain showerheads, luxury towels), premium bedding sets (top-quality pillows and Egyptian cotton linens), fresh fruits and flowers.
The boat has 5 decks, all of which are passenger-accessible and 2 with cabins.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
During the last refurbishment, Wind Spirit Restaurant was renamed to AmphorA and redesigned, a new menu was provided. Pool Bar was renewed to create alfresco additional seating for Candles Grill sunset dining, with new deck furniture and awning. The reception area was also updated. The Lounge got a brand new AV system and hardwood flooring.
Wind Spirit ship has two primary dining venues, both open seating: the AmphorA Restaurant in the evenings which offers course-by-course gourmet cuisine and Veranda restaurant with casual full-service and buffet dining (breakfast and lunch). A reservation is needed for Candles if you choose to dine under the stars. The ship combines the highest food and service levels with casual attire and single open seating.
Follows the complete list of Wind Spirit restaurants and food bars.
- AmphorA Restaurant (ship’s dining room, open-seating; offers 5-course gourmet dinner menu which is changed daily; along with onboard-made bread, in all ports of call the executive chef goes to the local markets to shop for fresh ingredients)
- Candles Cafe & Veranda (a smaller “dining room” which offers buffet-style breakfast and lunch, as well as a la carte menu through the wait staff; its indoor area is called “Candles Cafe” and features floor-ceiling panoramic windows; the outdoor seating area is called “Veranda” - in the evenings, it transforms into “Candles Grill” al-fresco steakhouse).
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
What wasn't changed during the last refurbishment of Wind Spirit, however, was Windstar Cruises onboard experience. The line has stuck to the core concept: small-ship features and low passenger occupancy balance, with high ratios guest-to-crew and personalized service. Alcoholic beverages and excursions are charged additionally, though soft drinks and water are included. Wind Spirit onboard atmosphere is the right mix of laid-back and upscale.
Follows the complete list of Wind Spirit lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
- The Marina (retractable water sports platform for water skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling, kayaking; the ship provides a banana boat, waterski boat, sea kayaks, Sunfish sailboats, wakeboards, boards for windsurfing, paddleboards, scuba diving and snorkelling equipment, plus four Zodiacs; the steel cage forms a swimming pool in the sea)
- Lounge (ship’s theatre/main show lounge for live evening entertainment); Library
- The Signature Shop/Boutique Shop (sells duty-free luxury fashion clothing and accessories)
- The Casino (with blackjack/roulette gambling tables, slot machines)
- WindSpa (operated by Steiner; has a treatment room, Sauna and Beauty Salon. “Spa Under the Stars” program offers spa treatments out on the deck)
- The Fitness Center (with free weights, exercycles and treadmills; offers complimentary exercise classes)
- Pool Area (with one swimming pool, a waterfall cascading from the whirlpool, sunbathing area served by the Pool Bar)
- The Flying Bridge deck is designed to resemble the traditional navigation point.
Itineraries
Wind Spirit itinerary program is based on round-trip French Polynesia cruises from Papeete, Tahiti.
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Wind Spirit Wiki
The 4-masted megayacht Wind Spirit is a sailing ship with 2 sisterships - Wind Star, and Wind Song. Wind Song experienced an engine room fire in 2002 and was scuttled. These are tall-sailing cruise ships with modern design and 6 sails mounted on 4 masts. The sails are handled via a sophisticated computer-controled system.
The yacht's design is based on smaller 5350-ton motor sailing yachts constructed by the French shipbuilding company "Societe Nouvelle des Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre". Among those are the Windstar sail ships Wind Surf and Wind Star and also Club Med 2.
In 2012, Windstar Cruises completed an extensive (18-month long) drydock refurbishment project for renovations of the company's all three sail yachts - Wind Spirit, Wind Star and Wind Surf. Works included overhauls of all passenger staterooms, dining venues, public spaces, as well as new sails.
For season 2020-2021 (February through December), Windstar scheduled new South Pacific itineraries on Wind Spirit. The ship had planned 14 itineraries (total 23 departures) visiting call ports in Fiji, Tonga, New Caledonia, Cook Islands, Tuamotus, Niue.
Wind Spirit refurbishments 2026-2027 review
Wind Spirit ship's next major drydock refurbishment is a multi-million project divided into two phases - Phase 1 (April 2026) and Phase 2 (March 2027).
By this project will be fully redesigned all public areas and venues (changing layouts, furniture, wall coverings and flooring, lighting, artworks).
Among the remodeled/redesinged areas are the Lobby (expanded reception area, more seating and retail space), Compass Rose Bar Lounge (furniture, finishes, lighting, multi-purpose stage area for live performances, redesigned bar area, updated evening entertainment), Amphora Restaurant (completely refreshed, redesigned with curved booths providing seating for 2-8 guests, new dining chairs), Wellness Complex (The World Spa by Windstar & Fitness Center/new color palettes, finishes, gym equipment), Pool Deck (expansion by removing the SkyLight, new swimming pool and Jacuzzi, larger Pool Bar, new poolside furniture/sofas, poufs, ottoman beds, deckchairs, outdoor lighting, speakers, greenery).
Two new category staterooms will be added - CO/Broadmoor Suite, and GA/Sea Island Suite, the Owner’s Suite (adjacent to the Wheelhouse) will be redesigned. All passenger staterooms will be fully refurbished (interiors, furniture) and outfitted with smart TVs with an infotainment system (integrated with Windstar’s Wayfinder app for easy access to onboard schedules, menus, on-demand movies, and guest accounts) and new WiFi points.
Phase 2 of the renovations (March 2027) will include updates to the staterooms and enhancements to dining venues and fitness facilities.