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)
Royal Clipper
Wind Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Royal Clipper
5,061 GT
Wind Spirit
5,350 GT
Length
Royal Clipper
134 m
Wind Spirit
134 m
Beam
Royal Clipper
16 m
Wind Spirit
16 m
Passengers
Royal Clipper
227
Wind Spirit
148
Crew
Royal Clipper
106
Wind Spirit
90
Decks
Royal Clipper
—
Wind Spirit
—
Year Built
Royal Clipper
2,000
Wind Spirit
1,988
Space Ratio
Royal Clipper
22.3 GT/pax
Wind Spirit
36.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Royal Clipper
2.14 :1
Wind Spirit
1.64 :1
| Specification | Royal Clipper | Wind Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Star Clippers | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Clipper | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000Winner | 1,988 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,061 GT | 5,350 GTWinner |
| Length | 134 m | 134 m |
| Beam | 16 m | 16 m |
| Draft | — | 4.1 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 227Winner | 148 |
| Crew | 106Winner | 90 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 22.3 GT/pax | 36.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.14:1 | 1.64:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | De Merwede | Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9008265 | 8700785 |
Royal Clipper
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
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
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