Spots going fastStar Pride vs Wind Star
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Star Pride 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 1988, Star Pride is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 6 – 1
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Category
Star Pride
Wind Star
Size
9,975 GT
5,350 GT
Passengers
312
148
Year Built
1988
1986
Crew Ratio
1:1.6
1:1.6
Space Ratio
32.0
36.1
Decks
—
—
Length
135m
134m
From Price
$5,491.85/pp
$5,096/pp
Comparison Verdict
Star Pride 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 1988, Star Pride is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Star Pride |
| Capacity | Star Pride |
| Modernity | Star Pride |
| Service | Star Pride |
| Spaciousness | Wind Star |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Star Pride |
| Fleet Power | Star Pride |
Bottom line: Star Pride leads 6–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Star Pride for overall superiority; pick Wind Star if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Star Pride if...
- You want the newer ship (built 1988, 2yr newer)
- Size matters to you (9,975 GT)
- More onboard variety (312 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.6:1 crew ratio)
Choose Wind Star if...
- More space per guest (36.1 GT/pax)
- Save $395.85/person on sailings
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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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