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 Seeker
Wind Star
Gross Tonnage
Star Seeker
9,315 GT
Wind Star
5,350 GT
Length
Star Seeker
131.5 m
Wind Star
134 m
Beam
Star Seeker
19 m
Wind Star
16 m
Passengers
Star Seeker
224
Wind Star
148
Crew
Star Seeker
135
Wind Star
90
Decks
Star Seeker
8
Wind Star
—
Year Built
Star Seeker
2,025
Wind Star
1,986
Space Ratio
Star Seeker
41.6 GT/pax
Wind Star
36.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Star Seeker
1.66 :1
Wind Star
1.64 :1
| Specification | Star Seeker | Wind Star |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Windstar Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Star Seeker Class | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 1,986 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 9,315 GTWinner | 5,350 GT |
| Length | 131.5 m | 134 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 224Winner | 148 |
| Crew | 135Winner | 90 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.6 GT/paxWinner | 36.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.66:1 | 1.64:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | WestSEA Shipyard | Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9904819 | 8600461 |
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 |
Bottom line: Star Seeker wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Wind Star
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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16 m |
| Draft | 4.8 mWinner | 4.2 m |
| Decks | 8 | — |
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