Spots going fastStar Seeker vs Wind Star
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Star Seeker is the significantly larger vessel at 9,315 GT — 74% more than Wind Star's 5,350 GT. Star Seeker offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.6 GT per passenger versus 36.1. Built in 2025, Star Seeker is 39 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Star Seeker
Wind Star
Size
9,315 GT
5,350 GT
Passengers
224
148
Year Built
2025
1986
Crew Ratio
1:1.7
1:1.6
Space Ratio
41.6
36.1
Decks
8
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Length
131.5m
134m
From Price
$9,045/pp
$5,096/pp
Comparison Verdict
Star Seeker is the significantly larger vessel at 9,315 GT — 74% more than Wind Star's 5,350 GT. Star Seeker offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.6 GT per passenger versus 36.1. Built in 2025, Star Seeker is 39 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Star Seeker |
| Capacity | Star Seeker |
| Modernity | Star Seeker |
| Service | Wind Star |
| Spaciousness | Star Seeker |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Wind Star |
| Fleet Power | Star Seeker |
Bottom line: Star Seeker leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Star Seeker for overall superiority; pick Wind Star if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Star Seeker if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2025, 39yr newer)
- Size matters to you (9,315 GT)
- More onboard variety (224 guests)
- More space per guest (41.6 GT/pax)
Choose Wind Star if...
- Better service ratio (1.6:1 crew ratio)
- Save $3,949/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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