October 31, 2026
10-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$3,665
Price / day
$367
Wind Star|Wind Surf
Wind Star vs Wind Surf
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Wind Star
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Newer Ship
Wind Surf
Built in 1990
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Wind Star
$312 / day
$468 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Wind Surf
43.1 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Wind Star vs Wind Surf: Quick Comparison
Wind Surf is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 1990, it is 4 years newer than Wind Star, which entered service in 1986. Wind Surf is approximately 178% larger by gross tonnage at 14,745 GT. Wind Surf also carries 194 more passengers. Wind Star has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean and TRANS-OCEAN, while Wind Surf has sailings in Mediterranean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Wind Star has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. 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 | Wind Star | Wind Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1986 | 1990Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 5,307 GT | 14,745 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 148 | 342 |
| Space per Passenger | 35.9 GT | 43.1 GT |
| Length | 134.11 m | 163.07 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Wind Star vs Wind Surf
Age
Wind Surf was built in 1990, making it 4 years newer than Wind Star, which was built in 1986.
Size
At 14,745 GT, Wind Surf is approximately 178% larger by gross tonnage than Wind Star at 5,307 GT.
Passenger capacity
Wind Surf carries up to 342 passengers compared with 148 aboard Wind Star, a difference of 194 passengers.
Passenger space
Wind Surf offers more space per passenger: 43.1 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 Wind Star and Wind Surf cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Wind Star has the lower average starting price per day at $312 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Wind Star
Treasures of Southern Spain & Morocco
- Departure Port
- Barcelona
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 10
- Round Trip
- No
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Wind Surf
Adriatic Icons & Venetian Treasures
- Departure Port
- Venice
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 9
- Round Trip
- Yes
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Wind Star
November 10, 2026
14-Night TRANS-OCEAN Cruise
Departing from Lisbon
From
$3,596
Price / day
$257
Wind Surf
September 10, 2026
9-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Venice
From
$5,649
Price / day
$628
September 19, 2026
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Venice
From
$7,448
Price / day
$931
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Wind Star
Average
$312 / day
VS
Wind Surf
Average
$780 / day
Wind Star is currently 60% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$312/day vs $780/day
About $468 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Wind Star if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Mediterranean and TRANS-OCEAN.
- Departing from Barcelona and Lisbon works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Wind Surf.
Choose Wind Surf if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Mediterranean.
- Departing from Venice works for your plans.
Wind Star vs Wind Surf: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Wind Surf
Built in 1990
4 years newer
Bigger
Wind Surf
14,745 GT
178% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Wind Star
$312 / day
About $468 less per day
- Wind Surf is 4 years newer.
- Wind Surf is 178% larger by gross tonnage.
- Wind Surf carries 194 more passengers.
- Wind Surf offers more space per passenger (43.1 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Wind Star or Wind Surf?
Wind Surf is newer. It was built in 1990, while Wind Star was built in 1986, making Wind Surf 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, Wind Star or Wind Surf?
Wind Surf is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 14,745 GT compared with Wind Star at 5,307 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Wind Surf has a passenger capacity of approximately 342, compared with 148 for Wind Star.
Which ship is more spacious, Wind Star or Wind Surf?
Wind Surf has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.1 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.
Which ship is cheaper, Wind Star or Wind Surf?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Wind Star has the lower average starting price per day at $312 per day versus $780 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
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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