October 31, 2026
24-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$10,651
Price / day
$444
MV La Belle des Océans|Wind Star
MV La Belle des Océans vs Wind Star
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MV La Belle des Océans
Built in 1990
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
MV La Belle des Océans
40.1 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
MV La Belle des Océans vs Wind Star: Quick Comparison
MV La Belle des Océans is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 1990, it is 4 years newer than Wind Star, which entered service in 1986. Wind Star is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage at 5,307 GT. Wind Star also carries 18 more passengers. Wind Star has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean and TRANS-OCEAN. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | MV La Belle des Océans | Wind Star |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1990Newer | 1986 |
| Gross Tonnage | 5,218 GT | 5,307 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 130 | 148 |
| Space per Passenger | 40.1 GT | 35.9 GT |
| Length | 103 m | 134.11 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: MV La Belle des Océans vs Wind Star
Age
MV La Belle des Océans was built in 1990, making it 4 years newer than Wind Star, which was built in 1986.
Size
At 5,307 GT, Wind Star is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage than MV La Belle des Océans at 5,218 GT.
Passenger capacity
Wind Star carries up to 148 passengers compared with 130 aboard MV La Belle des Océans, a difference of 18 passengers.
Passenger space
MV La Belle des Océans offers more space per passenger: 40.1 GT per guest, compared with 35.9 aboard Wind Star. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for MV La Belle des Océans and Wind Star (Mediterranean and TRANS-OCEAN) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Compare Ports of Call
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- Departure Port
- Barcelona
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 24
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 31, 2026Barcelona
- Day 2 · Nov 1, 2026Palma de Mallorca
- Day 3 · Nov 2, 2026Tarragona
- Day 4 · Nov 3, 2026Valencia
- Day 5 · Nov 4, 2026Cartagena
- Day 6 · Nov 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Nov 6, 2026Malaga
- Day 8 · Nov 7, 2026Malaga
- Day 9 · Nov 8, 2026Tangier
- Day 10 · Nov 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Nov 10, 2026Lisbon
- Day 12 · Nov 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Nov 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Nov 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 15 · Nov 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 16 · Nov 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 17 · Nov 16, 2026At Sea
- Day 18 · Nov 17, 2026At Sea
- Day 19 · Nov 18, 2026At Sea
- Day 20 · Nov 19, 2026At Sea
- Day 21 · Nov 20, 2026At Sea
- Day 22 · Nov 21, 2026At Sea
- Day 23 · Nov 22, 2026At Sea
- Day 24 · Nov 23, 2026At Sea
- Day 25 · Nov 24, 2026Bridgetown
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
MV La Belle des Océans
Wind Star
November 10, 2026
14-Night TRANS-OCEAN Cruise
Departing from Lisbon
From
$3,596
Price / day
$257
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MV La Belle des Océans
Average
$0 / day
VS
Wind Star
Average
$351 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose MV La Belle des Océans if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
Choose Wind Star if…
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Mediterranean and TRANS-OCEAN.
- Departing from Barcelona and Lisbon works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MV La Belle des Océans.
MV La Belle des Océans vs Wind Star: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MV La Belle des Océans
Built in 1990
4 years newer
Bigger
Wind Star
5,307 GT
2% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- MV La Belle des Océans is 4 years newer.
- Wind Star is 2% larger by gross tonnage.
- Wind Star carries 18 more passengers.
- MV La Belle des Océans offers more space per passenger (40.1 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MV La Belle des Océans or Wind Star?
MV La Belle des Océans is newer. It was built in 1990, while Wind Star was built in 1986, making MV La Belle des Océans 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, MV La Belle des Océans or Wind Star?
Wind Star is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 5,307 GT compared with MV La Belle des Océans at 5,218 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Wind Star has a passenger capacity of approximately 148, compared with 130 for MV La Belle des Océans.
Which ship is more spacious, MV La Belle des Océans or Wind Star?
MV La Belle des Océans has the higher passenger space ratio at 40.1 GT per passenger, versus 35.9 for Wind Star. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Where does Wind Star sail?
The upcoming Wind Star sailings currently listed cover Mediterranean and TRANS-OCEAN, departing from Barcelona and Lisbon.
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