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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 Surf
Gross Tonnage
Star Seeker
9,315 GT
Wind Surf
14,745 GT
Length
Star Seeker
131.5 m
Wind Surf
187 m
Beam
Star Seeker
19 m
Wind Surf
20 m
Passengers
Star Seeker
224
Wind Surf
342
Crew
Star Seeker
135
Wind Surf
191
Decks
Star Seeker
8
Wind Surf
—
Year Built
Star Seeker
2,025
Wind Surf
1,990
Space Ratio
Star Seeker
41.6 GT/pax
Wind Surf
43.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Star Seeker
1.66 :1
Wind Surf
1.79 :1
| Specification | Star Seeker | Wind Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Windstar Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Star Seeker Class | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 1,990 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 9,315 GT | 14,745 GTWinner |
| Length | 131.5 m | 187 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 20 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 224 | 342Winner |
| Crew | 135 | 191Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.6 GT/pax | 43.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.66:1Winner | 1.79:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | WestSEA Shipyard | Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9904819 | 8500283 |
Wind Surf is the significantly larger vessel at 14,745 GT — 58% more than Star Seeker's 9,315 GT. Built in 2025, Star Seeker is 35 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Star Seeker edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Wind Surf |
| Capacity | Wind Surf |
| Modernity | Star Seeker |
| Service | Star Seeker |
| Spaciousness | Wind Surf |
Bottom line: Wind Surf wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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 Surf
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.8:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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| Draft | 4.8 m | 5.5 mWinner |
| Decks | 8 | — |
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