Leaves in 16 daysStar Breeze vs Wind Star
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Star Breeze is the significantly larger vessel at 9,975 GT — 86% more than Wind Star's 5,350 GT. Wind Star offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.1 GT per passenger versus 32.0. Built in 1989, Star Breeze is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 6 – 1
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Category
Star Breeze
Wind Star
Size
9,975 GT
5,350 GT
Passengers
312
148
Year Built
1989
1986
Crew Ratio
1:1.6
1:1.6
Space Ratio
32.0
36.1
Decks
—
—
Length
135m
134m
From Price
$3,516/pp
$5,096/pp
Comparison Verdict
Star Breeze is the significantly larger vessel at 9,975 GT — 86% more than Wind Star's 5,350 GT. Wind Star offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.1 GT per passenger versus 32.0. Built in 1989, Star Breeze is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Star Breeze |
| Capacity | Star Breeze |
| Modernity | Star Breeze |
| Service | Star Breeze |
| Spaciousness | Wind Star |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Star Breeze |
| Fleet Power | Star Breeze |
Bottom line: Star Breeze leads 6–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Star Breeze for overall superiority; pick Wind Star if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Star Breeze if...
- You want the newer ship (built 1989, 3yr newer)
- Size matters to you (9,975 GT)
- More onboard variety (312 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.6:1 crew ratio)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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