Wind Surf
Former name: Club Med 1
Cruise line
Windstar Cruises
Wind Surf current position
Wind Surf current location is at Adriatic Sea (coordinates 42.65275 N / 17.17275 E) cruising at speed of 10.9 kn (20 km/h | 13 mph) en route to HR HVA > HR DBV. The AIS position was reported 11 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of Wind Surf
Wind Surf current cruise is 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome. Prices start from USD 5639 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 09 Oct, 2024 and ends on 17 Oct, 2024.
Date / Time | Port |
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09 Oct 18:00 | Departing from Venice, Marghera, Italy hotels |
10 Oct 08:00 - 16:00 | Rovinj, Croatia |
11 Oct 09:00 - 15:30 | Hvar Island Croatia, Stari Grad-Hvar Town |
12 Oct 08:00 - 22:00 | Kotor, Montenegro |
13 Oct 08:00 - 17:00 | Dubrovnik, Croatia, Port Gruz |
15 Oct 08:00 - 14:00 | Giardini Naxos-Taormina, Sicily Italy |
16 Oct 08:00 - 15:00 | Sorrento, Italy |
17 Oct 07:00 | Arriving in Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy hotels |
Specifications of Wind Surf
Year of build | 1990 / Age: 34 |
Flag state | Bahamas |
Builder | Ateliers et chantiers du Havre (Le Havre, France) |
Class | 5-masted motor sailing ship |
Building cost | USD 65 million |
Speed | 15 kn / 28 km/h / 17 mph |
Length (LOA) | 187 m / 614 ft |
Beam (width) | 20 m / 66 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 14745 gt |
Passengers | 376 |
Crew | 178 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 39 |
Beds | 312 |
Decks | 6 |
Cabins | 171 |
Decks with cabins | 4 |
Last Refurbishment | 2019 |
Former names | Club Med 1 |
Owner | Xanterra Parks & Resorts Inc |
Operator | Windstar Cruises |
Wind Surf Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2024 Sep 13 | 18 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $8499 |
2024 Sep 21 | 10 days, round-trip Wine Cruise Sicilian Splendors | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4999 |
2024 Sep 21 | 18 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | |
2024 Oct 01 | 8 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | |
2024 Oct 09 | 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $5639 |
2024 Oct 09 | 16 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | |
2024 Oct 17 | 8 days, round-trip Romance on the Rivieras | Civitavecchia-Rome | $2378 |
2024 Oct 25 | 7 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona | Civitavecchia-Rome | $2463 |
2024 Oct 25 | 15 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Lisbon | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5699 |
2024 Nov 01 | 8 days, one-way from Barcelona to Lisbon | Barcelona | $3199 |
2024 Dec 07 | 14 days, one-way from Lisbon to Philipsburg St Maarten | Lisbon | |
2024 Dec 21 | 7 days, round-trip Classic Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2999 |
2024 Dec 21 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $5999 |
2024 Dec 28 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $4999 |
2024 Dec 28 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $6099 |
2025 Jan 04 | 7 days, round-trip Classic Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3199 |
2025 Jan 04 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $5399 |
2025 Jan 11 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3199 |
2025 Jan 11 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $5099 |
2025 Jan 18 | 7 days, round-trip Classic Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3199 |
2025 Jan 18 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $4999 |
2025 Jan 25 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3099 |
2025 Feb 01 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3299 |
2025 Feb 01 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $5199 |
2025 Feb 08 | 7 days, round-trip Classic Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3199 |
2025 Feb 08 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $5099 |
2025 Feb 15 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3199 |
2025 Feb 15 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $5099 |
2025 Feb 22 | 7 days, round-trip Classic Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3199 |
2025 Feb 22 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $5399 |
2025 Mar 01 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3399 |
2025 Mar 08 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3099 |
2025 Mar 08 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $4999 |
2025 Mar 15 | 7 days, round-trip Classic Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3199 |
2025 Mar 15 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $5099 |
2025 Mar 22 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3199 |
2025 Mar 29 | 14 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Lisbon | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2499 |
2025 Mar 29 | 22 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Barcelona | Philipsburg St Maarten | $6599 |
2025 Apr 12 | 8 days, one-way from Lisbon to Barcelona | Lisbon | $4799 |
2025 Apr 12 | 15 days, one-way from Lisbon to Civitavecchia-Rome | Lisbon | $7799 |
2025 Apr 12 | 23 days, one-way from Lisbon to Venice | Lisbon | $12549 |
2025 Apr 20 | 7 days, one-way from Barcelona to Civitavecchia-Rome | Barcelona | $3399 |
2025 Apr 20 | 15 days, one-way from Barcelona to Venice | Barcelona | $6499 |
2025 Apr 27 | 8 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4499 |
2025 May 05 | 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $4299 |
2025 May 05 | 15 days, one-way from Venice to Barcelona | Venice | $7399 |
2025 May 13 | 7 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3899 |
2025 May 13 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Racing for the Prix du Monde Along the Rivieras | Civitavecchia-Rome | |
2025 May 20 | 7 days, one-way from Barcelona to Civitavecchia-Rome | Barcelona | |
2025 May 20 | 17 days, one-way from Barcelona to Civitavecchia-Rome | Barcelona | |
2025 May 27 | 10 days, round-trip Sicilian Splendors | Civitavecchia-Rome | $6399 |
2025 May 27 | 18 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $10899 |
2025 Jun 06 | 8 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4599 |
2025 Jun 06 | 17 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Piraeus-Athens | Civitavecchia-Rome | $8529 |
2025 Jun 14 | 9 days, one-way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens | Venice | $4399 |
2025 Jun 23 | 9 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Venice | Piraeus-Athens | $4199 |
2025 Jul 02 | 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | |
2025 Jul 02 | 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | |
2025 Jul 10 | 10 days, round-trip Sicilian Splendors | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4599 |
2025 Jul 10 | 17 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona | Civitavecchia-Rome | $6999 |
2025 Jul 20 | 7 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona | Civitavecchia-Rome | $2999 |
2025 Jul 20 | 15 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Lisbon | Civitavecchia-Rome | $6099 |
2025 Jul 27 | 8 days, one-way from Barcelona to Lisbon | Barcelona | $4199 |
2025 Aug 04 | 8 days, one-way from Lisbon to Barcelona | Lisbon | $3699 |
2025 Aug 04 | 15 days, one-way from Lisbon to Civitavecchia-Rome | Lisbon | $5699 |
2025 Aug 04 | 23 days, one-way from Lisbon to Venice | Lisbon | $8599 |
2025 Aug 12 | 7 days, one-way from Barcelona to Civitavecchia-Rome | Barcelona | $2999 |
2025 Aug 12 | 15 days, one-way from Barcelona to Venice | Barcelona | $5799 |
2025 Aug 19 | 8 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4199 |
2025 Aug 19 | 17 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Piraeus-Athens | Civitavecchia-Rome | $7499 |
2025 Aug 27 | 9 days, one-way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens | Venice | $4699 |
2025 Sep 05 | 9 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Venice | Piraeus-Athens | $4999 |
2025 Sep 05 | 17 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome | Piraeus-Athens | $8499 |
2025 Sep 14 | 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $4699 |
2025 Sep 14 | 19 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | |
2025 Sep 22 | 11 days, round-trip Sicilian Splendors | Civitavecchia-Rome | |
2025 Sep 22 | 18 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | |
2025 Oct 03 | 7 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4099 |
2025 Oct 10 | 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $3999 |
2025 Oct 18 | 8 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3999 |
2025 Oct 26 | 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $3999 |
2025 Oct 26 | 15 days, one-way from Venice to Barcelona | Venice | $5399 |
2025 Nov 03 | 7 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona | Civitavecchia-Rome | $2799 |
2025 Nov 03 | 15 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Lisbon | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4899 |
2025 Nov 10 | 8 days, one-way from Barcelona to Lisbon | Barcelona | $3299 |
2025 Nov 18 | 19 days, one-way from Lisbon to Philipsburg St Maarten | Lisbon | $3599 |
2025 Dec 02 | 5 days, round-trip Barefoot Break in the British Virgin Islands | Philipsburg St Maarten | $1999 |
2025 Dec 02 | 12 days, round-trip Star Collector Ivory Beaches Sapphire Seas of the Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3399 |
2025 Dec 07 | 7 days, round-trip Classic Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2299 |
2025 Dec 07 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3699 |
2025 Dec 14 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2399 |
2025 Dec 14 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3999 |
2025 Dec 21 | 7 days, round-trip Classic Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2699 |
2025 Dec 21 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $4299 |
2025 Dec 28 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2699 |
2026 Jan 04 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2599 |
2026 Jan 04 | 14 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Bridgetown | Philipsburg St Maarten | $4099 |
2026 Jan 04 | 21 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Bridgetown | Philipsburg St Maarten | $6299 |
2026 Jan 04 | 28 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Oranjestad Aruba | Philipsburg St Maarten | $8399 |
2026 Jan 04 | 55 days, round-trip Star Collector Grand Caribbean Adventure | Philipsburg St Maarten | $17899 |
2026 Jan 11 | 7 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Bridgetown | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2599 |
2026 Jan 11 | 14 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Bridgetown | Philipsburg St Maarten | $4199 |
2026 Jan 18 | 7 days, round-trip Jewels of the Windward Islands | Bridgetown | $2699 |
2026 Jan 18 | 14 days, one-way from Bridgetown to Oranjestad Aruba | Bridgetown | $4599 |
2026 Jan 25 | 7 days, one-way from Bridgetown to Oranjestad Aruba | Bridgetown | $2699 |
2026 Jan 25 | 15 days, one-way from Bridgetown to Colon | Bridgetown | $4999 |
2026 Feb 01 | 8 days, one-way from Oranjestad Aruba to Colon | Oranjestad Aruba | $3199 |
2026 Feb 01 | 16 days, one-way from Oranjestad Aruba to Cozumel | Oranjestad Aruba | $5099 |
2026 Feb 09 | 8 days, one-way from Colon to Cozumel | Colon | $3199 |
2026 Feb 09 | 19 days, one-way from Colon to Philipsburg St Maarten | Colon | $6099 |
2026 Feb 17 | 11 days, one-way from Cozumel to Philipsburg St Maarten | Cozumel | $3999 |
2026 Feb 17 | 18 days, one-way from Cozumel to Philipsburg St Maarten | Cozumel | $5399 |
2026 Feb 28 | 7 days, round-trip Classic Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2499 |
2026 Feb 28 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $4199 |
2026 Mar 07 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2699 |
2026 Mar 14 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2399 |
2026 Mar 14 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3699 |
2026 Mar 21 | 7 days, round-trip Classic Caribbean | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2299 |
2026 Mar 21 | 14 days, round-trip Star Collector Caribbean Explorations | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3699 |
2026 Mar 28 | 7 days, round-trip Beach Fun Sun A Remote Caribbean Getaway | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2399 |
2026 Mar 28 | 21 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Lisbon | Philipsburg St Maarten | $3999 |
2026 Apr 04 | 14 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Lisbon | Philipsburg St Maarten | $2599 |
2026 Apr 04 | 22 days, one-way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Barcelona | Philipsburg St Maarten | $5299 |
2026 Apr 18 | 8 days, one-way from Lisbon to Barcelona | Lisbon | $3999 |
2026 Apr 18 | 16 days, one-way from Lisbon to Civitavecchia-Rome | Lisbon | $5599 |
2026 Apr 18 | 25 days, one-way from Lisbon to Venice | Lisbon | $8799 |
2026 Apr 26 | 8 days, one-way from Barcelona to Civitavecchia-Rome | Barcelona | $2999 |
2026 May 04 | 9 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4199 |
2026 May 13 | 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $3999 |
2026 May 13 | 15 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $12899 |
2026 May 21 | 7 days, round-trip Rome Prix du Monde of Monaco | Civitavecchia-Rome | $8999 |
2026 May 21 | 17 days, round-trip Star Collector Sicilian Circumnavigation Monaco Prix du Monde | Civitavecchia-Rome | $13099 |
2026 May 28 | 17 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5899 |
2026 May 28 | 25 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Lisbon | Civitavecchia-Rome | $9099 |
2026 May 28 | 10 days, round-trip Sicilian Splendors | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4199 |
2026 Jun 07 | 15 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Lisbon | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5799 |
2026 Jun 07 | 7 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3199 |
2026 Jun 14 | 8 days, one-way from Barcelona to Lisbon | Barcelona | $3999 |
2026 Jun 22 | 15 days, one-way from Lisbon to Civitavecchia-Rome | Lisbon | $5799 |
2026 Jun 22 | 8 days, one-way from Lisbon to Barcelona | Lisbon | $3999 |
2026 Jun 30 | 24 days, one-way from Barcelona to Venice | Barcelona | $8999 |
2026 Jun 30 | 15 days, one-way from Barcelona to Venice | Barcelona | $5799 |
2026 Jun 30 | 7 days, one-way from Barcelona to Civitavecchia-Rome | Barcelona | $3199 |
2026 Jul 07 | 17 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5699 |
2026 Jul 07 | 8 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3999 |
2026 Jul 15 | 9 days, round-trip Adriatic Icons Venetian Treasures | Venice | $3199 |
2026 Jul 24 | 16 days, round-trip Star Collector Corsica, Sardinia Amalfi Memories | Venice | $6399 |
2026 Jul 24 | 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $3999 |
2026 Aug 01 | 17 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $5699 |
2026 Aug 01 | 8 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3999 |
2026 Aug 09 | 9 days, round-trip Adriatic Icons Venetian Treasures | Venice | $3199 |
2026 Aug 18 | 15 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $6199 |
2026 Aug 18 | 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $4199 |
2026 Aug 26 | 15 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $6499 |
2026 Aug 26 | 7 days, round-trip Jewels of the Italian and French Rivieras | Civitavecchia-Rome | $3599 |
2026 Sep 02 | 8 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4499 |
2026 Sep 10 | 9 days, round-trip Adriatic Icons Venetian Treasures | Venice | $3399 |
2026 Sep 19 | 18 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $6799 |
2026 Sep 19 | 8 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $4499 |
2026 Sep 27 | 18 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $6499 |
2026 Sep 27 | 10 days, round-trip Sicilian Splendors | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4199 |
2026 Oct 07 | 8 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4199 |
2026 Oct 15 | 23 days, one-way from Venice to Lisbon | Venice | $8399 |
2026 Oct 15 | 15 days, one-way from Venice to Barcelona | Venice | $5399 |
2026 Oct 15 | 10 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Venice | $4199 |
2026 Oct 25 | 13 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Lisbon | Civitavecchia-Rome | $4999 |
2026 Oct 25 | 5 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona | Civitavecchia-Rome | $2599 |
2026 Oct 30 | 8 days, one-way from Barcelona to Lisbon | Barcelona | $3999 |
Wind Surf Review
Review of Wind Surf
The 1989-built (as "Club Med 1") cruise ship Wind Surf is the last of the three Windstar sailing yachts, together with the fleetmates Wind Spirit and Wind Star. These cruise ships are 4-masted schooners, uniquely designed for tall sailing cruises.
The vessel (IMO number 8700785) is currently Bahamas-flagged (MMSI 309242000) 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 310-passenger ship Wind Surf was built as "Club Med I" and served as a "motor sailing yacht" alternative for the French resort company. It is amazingly crafted with 2320 m2 (25000 ft2) of computer-controlled sails and a ballast-water stabilizing technology that keeps the vessel leveled during navigation.
When Windstar Cruises acquired the ship in 1998, its passenger capacity was reduced to 78 to make room for new onboard facilities, such as a large spa and an alternative dining venue. These additions are not available on the company's smaller ships Wind Star and Wind Spirit.
The following YouTube drone video shows the ship approaching Portrush Northern Ireland on June 26, 2017. Unfortunately, the sails are down.
Decks and Cabins
Wind Surf staterooms (171 total, in 7 grades) include 21x Suites and 150x 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 linens), fresh fruits and flowers.
The boat has 6 decks, all of which are passenger-accessible and 4 with cabins.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
The speciality restaurant on Wind Surf was transformed into an elegant French Bistro. During the day, dress on board is casual. In the evenings, expect "country-club casual" attire, with men wearing collared shirts and women in pantsuits. There are no formal nights onboard Windstar Cruises ships. No tank tops or bathing suits are allowed at dinner.
Follows the complete list of Wind Surf 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
One would think that a "motor sailing yacht," full with 5 masts and 7 sails, and with a guest capacity of only 308, would be a small and comfortable little cruise vessel. But Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf cruise ship is surprisingly large, feeling much bigger inside than any passenger would expect. To make finding a way around simple, all entertainment and dining areas are on the top three decks.
Restaurants are located forward, indoor and outdoor bars are facing aft. The casino and main lounge are midship on the Main Deck – there is the famous Yacht Club, functioning as a coffee bar, library and Internet cafe. The Surf ship’s fitness centre is a deck higher. Most of the public areas feature expansive sea views, though the spa, which is an exception, is tucked away on Deck 2 aft.
Follows the complete list of Wind Surf lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
- The Marina (retractable water sports platform for water skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking; the ship provides a banana boat, waterski boat, sea kayaks, Sunfish sailboats, wakeboards, boards for windsurfing, paddleboards, scuba diving and snorkeling equipment, plus Zodiacs; the steel cage forms a swimming pool in the sea)
- Lounge (ship’s theatre/main show lounge for live evening entertainment); Library
- Stella Bistro; Compass Rose Bar; Terrace Bar; Nautilus Room
- Yacht Club Sandwich & Espresso Bar
- 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, two whirlpools, the sunbathing area served by the Pool Bar).
Itineraries
Wind Surf itinerary program is based on Caribbean cruises leaving roundtrip from St Maarten Island (Port Philipsburg) and also Mediterranean and Baltic Sea cruises, with Transatlantic repositioning crossings between Europe and the Caribbean Sea.
Wind Surf ship related cruise news
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Windstar Cruises unveils a multi-million refurbishment project for the 3 sailing ships (2023-2026)
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December 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
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March 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
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February 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
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August 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Windstar announces new Caribbean & Central America voyages (2023)
The ultra-premium travel brand Windstar announced a new itinerary beginning in winter 2023. The 7-day "Beach Fun & Sun: A Remote Caribbean...
August 11, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises’ flagship Wind Surf restarts Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona
The USA-headquartered (Xanterra Parks and Resorts-owned) company Windstar welcomed back its 342-passenger flagship Wind Surf to the sea. The...
August 10, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises restarts in French Polynesia & Tahiti aboard Wind Spirit
The U.S. headquartered small ship cruise line Windstar resumed operation in French Polynesia/the Islands of Tahiti with vaccinated passengers and...
July 19, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Windstar requires COVID-19 vaccine for cruising
Until further notice, the premium travel company Windstar announced it would require proof of current COVID vaccination for all passengers sailing...
March 31, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Windstar resumes cruises on June 10
The ultra-premium travel brand Windstar Cruises announced it planned to relocate its office from Seattle WA to Miami FL in June 2022. The small ship...
February 27, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises launches Wave Sale with additional promotions for travel advisors
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Wind Surf Wiki
Wind Surf cruise ship was built with a modern design, but still features sails on masts that are handled via a sophisticated computer program. This is relatively bigger tall ship with 5 masts, while Wind Star and Wind Spirit have 4 masts each.
Wind Surf has a complicated history in and out of Windstar. The company had plans to order two sailing ships with two times bigger passenger capacity. However, Holland America Line (the previous owner of Windstar Cruises) cancelled these plans. The building project, supported by the French government, resulted in two new ships for the Club Med cruise line under the names Club Med I and Club Med II. In 1998, Windstar bought back Club Med 1, and renamed it to "Wind Surf".
The yacht's design is based on smaller 5,350-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 Spirit and Wind Star and also Club Med 2.
In 2012, Windstar Cruises completed an extensive (18-month long) ship refurbishment project for renovations of company's all three sail yachts - Wind Surf, Wind Star and Wind Spirit. Works included overhauls of all passenger staterooms, dining venues, public spaces, as well as new sails.
In 2018, Windstar Cruises offered booking of a 51-day "Grand Mediterranean" back-to-back cruise (itinerary July 7 to August 27, 2019) from Lisbon to Barcelona. The itinerary combined 6 smaller itineraries (7- to 10-days each) and visited a total of 40 Mediterranean ports (in Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar, Malta, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Turkey, Monaco and France). The cruise was listed as one of the company's "Star Collectors Voyages" combining shorter itineraries. These deals are inclusive of complimentary laundry package (per stateroom) throughout the voyage.
Wind Surf drydock refurbishment 2019 review
During the ship's 20-day long drydock refurbishment (November 8-28) at Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz, Spain), the vessel's passenger capacity was increased from 310 to 342. The project also included suite modifications (decks 3 and 5) and redesigning the wellness complex (spa and gym).
On Deck 3, the 12x aft-facing suites were resized (halved) as on Club Med 1. All the 3x Bridge Deck suites were redesigned and fully renovated. The forward-starboard Bridge Suite was renamed "Officer's Suite". The WindSpa was moved from Deck 2 (aft) to Deck 5 (midship).