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)
Star Pride
Star Seeker
Gross Tonnage
Star Pride
9,975 GT
Star Seeker
9,315 GT
Length
Star Pride
135 m
Star Seeker
131.5 m
Beam
Star Pride
19 m
Star Seeker
19 m
Passengers
Star Pride
312
Star Seeker
224
Crew
Star Pride
194
Star Seeker
135
Decks
Star Pride
—
Star Seeker
8
Year Built
Star Pride
1,988
Star Seeker
2,025
Space Ratio
Star Pride
32.0 GT/pax
Star Seeker
41.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Star Pride
1.61 :1
Star Seeker
1.66 :1
| Specification | Star Pride | Star Seeker |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Windstar Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Star Class | Star Seeker Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,988 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 9,975 GTWinner | 9,315 GT |
| Length | 135 mWinner | 131.5 m |
| Beam | 19 m | 19 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 312Winner | 224 |
| Crew | 194Winner | 135 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.0 GT/pax | 41.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.61:1Winner | 1.66:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Schichau Seebeck | WestSEA Shipyard |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8902932 | 9904819 |
Star Pride is the larger vessel at 9,975 GT — 7% more than Star Seeker's 9,315 GT. Star Seeker offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.6 GT per passenger versus 32.0. Built in 2025, Star Seeker is 37 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Star Pride |
| Capacity | Star Pride |
| Modernity | Star Seeker |
| Service | Star Pride |
| Spaciousness | Star Seeker |
Bottom line: Star Pride wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Star Pride
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Star Seeker
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Decks | — | 8 |
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