Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
.jpg%26w%3D400&w=3840&q=75)
_in_Malaga.jpg%26w%3D400&w=3840&q=75)
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)
Ocean Adventurer
Wind Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Ocean Adventurer
4,376 GT
Wind Spirit
5,350 GT
Length
Ocean Adventurer
101 m
Wind Spirit
134 m
Beam
Ocean Adventurer
16 m
Wind Spirit
16 m
Passengers
Ocean Adventurer
128
Wind Spirit
148
Crew
Ocean Adventurer
86
Wind Spirit
90
Decks
Ocean Adventurer
—
Wind Spirit
—
Year Built
Ocean Adventurer
1,975
Wind Spirit
1,988
Space Ratio
Ocean Adventurer
34.2 GT/pax
Wind Spirit
36.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Ocean Adventurer
1.49 :1
Wind Spirit
1.64 :1
| Specification | Ocean Adventurer | Wind Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Quark Expeditions | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,975 | 1,988Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,376 GT | 5,350 GTWinner |
| Length | 101 m | 134 mWinner |
| Beam | 16 m | 16 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 128 | 148Winner |
| Crew | 86 | 90Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 34.2 GT/pax | 36.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.49:1Winner | 1.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | P. Wencke & Sohn | Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8010101 | 8700785 |
Ocean Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Wind Spirit
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
We may earn a commission from partner bookings at no extra cost to you.
4.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
_004.jpg%26w%3D400&w=3840&q=75)