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Windstar STAR LEGEND and WIND STAR

ABOVE: The diesel-powered Star Legend and "motor-sail-yacht" Wind Star represent the two halves of Windstar's identity.

Windstar Cruises focuses on the premium end of the cruise market with three unique "motor-sail-yachts": the 308-passenger Wind Surf (originally the Club Med I) and the more intimate Wind Star and Wind Spirit, which carry 148 guests each. Each vessel combines the atmosphere of a large sailing yacht with the comforts of a luxury cruise ship.

In the last few years, Windstar has acquired three small, luxurious motorships from Seabourn Cruises (now renamed the Star Pride, Star Breeze, and Star Legend). Each carries a maximum of 312 guests.

The new ships have allowed Windstar to expand its cruising schedule. In a typical year, Windstar offers nearly 150 cruises in Northern and Southern Europe.

Repositioning cruises are another option. The captain of Wind Star once told us that, on transatlantic itineraries, the motorsailers sometimes turn off their engines for a few hours and cruise fully under sail.

Cruise line's Web site:

Windstar Cruises

Cruise review:

Wind Surf: Marseilles-Rome


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