Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Hanseatic Nature
Wind Surf
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Nature
16,100 GT
Wind Surf
14,745 GT
Length
Hanseatic Nature
139 m
Wind Surf
187 m
Beam
Hanseatic Nature
22 m
Wind Surf
20 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Nature
230
Wind Surf
342
Crew
Hanseatic Nature
175
Wind Surf
191
Decks
Hanseatic Nature
—
Wind Surf
—
Year Built
Hanseatic Nature
2,019
Wind Surf
1,990
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Nature
70.0 GT/pax
Wind Surf
43.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Nature
1.31 :1
Wind Surf
1.79 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Nature | Wind Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 1,990 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,100 GTWinner | 14,745 GT |
| Length | 139 m | 187 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 230 | 342Winner |
| Crew | 175 | 191Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.0 GT/paxWinner | 43.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.31:1Winner | 1.79:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre |
| Flag | Germany | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9817145 | 8500283 |
Hanseatic Nature
70 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Wind Surf
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.8:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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20 m |
| Draft | — | 5.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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