October 7, 2026
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$8,808
Price / day
$1,101
mv Minerva|Wind Surf
mv Minerva vs Wind Surf
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
mv Minerva
Built in 1996
6 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Wind Surf
43.1 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
mv Minerva vs Wind Surf: Quick Comparison
mv Minerva is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 1996, it is 6 years newer than Wind Surf, which entered service in 1990. Wind Surf is approximately 14% larger by gross tonnage at 14,745 GT. mv Minerva also carries 8 more passengers. Wind Surf has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean. 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 Minerva | Wind Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1996Newer | 1990 |
| Gross Tonnage | 12,892 GT | 14,745 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 350 | 342 |
| Space per Passenger | 36.8 GT | 43.1 GT |
| Length | 133.55 m | 163.07 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: mv Minerva vs Wind Surf
Age
mv Minerva was built in 1996, making it 6 years newer than Wind Surf, which was built in 1990.
Size
At 14,745 GT, Wind Surf is approximately 14% larger by gross tonnage than mv Minerva at 12,892 GT.
Passenger capacity
mv Minerva carries up to 350 passengers compared with 342 aboard Wind Surf, a difference of 8 passengers.
Passenger space
Wind Surf offers more space per passenger: 43.1 GT per guest, compared with 36.8 aboard mv Minerva. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for mv Minerva and Wind Surf (Mediterranean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Compare Ports of Call
Wind Surf
James Beard Foundation & Wine Cruise: Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast
- Departure Port
- Civitavecchia
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 8
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 7, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 2 · Oct 8, 2026Sorrento
- Day 3 · Oct 9, 2026Giardini Naxos
- Day 4 · Oct 10, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Oct 11, 2026Kotor
- Day 6 · Oct 12, 2026Dubrovnik
- Day 7 · Oct 13, 2026Trogir
- Day 8 · Oct 14, 2026Rovinj
- Day 9 · Oct 15, 2026Venice
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
mv Minerva
Wind Surf
October 25, 2026
5-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$2,561
Price / day
$512
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
mv Minerva
Average
$0 / day
VS
Wind Surf
Average
$807 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose mv Minerva if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
Choose Wind Surf if…
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Mediterranean.
- Departing from Civitavecchia works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than mv Minerva.
mv Minerva vs Wind Surf: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
mv Minerva
Built in 1996
6 years newer
Bigger
Wind Surf
14,745 GT
14% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- mv Minerva is 6 years newer.
- Wind Surf is 14% larger by gross tonnage.
- mv Minerva carries 8 more passengers.
- Wind Surf offers more space per passenger (43.1 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, mv Minerva or Wind Surf?
mv Minerva is newer. It was built in 1996, while Wind Surf was built in 1990, making mv Minerva 6 years newer.
Which is bigger, mv Minerva or Wind Surf?
Wind Surf is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 14,745 GT compared with mv Minerva at 12,892 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
mv Minerva has a passenger capacity of approximately 350, compared with 342 for Wind Surf.
Which ship is more spacious, mv Minerva or Wind Surf?
Wind Surf has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.1 GT per passenger, versus 36.8 for mv Minerva. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Where does Wind Surf sail?
The upcoming Wind Surf sailings currently listed cover Mediterranean, departing from Civitavecchia.
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