October 31, 2026
24-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$10,651
Price / day
$444
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
$351 / day
$456 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 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 | 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 (Mediterranean and TRANS-OCEAN) and Wind Surf (Mediterranean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Wind Star has the lower average starting price per day at $351 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Wind Star
Star Collector: Classic Crossing to Spain & More
- 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.
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
Wind Star
November 10, 2026
14-Night TRANS-OCEAN Cruise
Departing from Lisbon
From
$3,596
Price / day
$257
Wind Surf
October 7, 2026
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$8,808
Price / day
$1,101
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?
Wind Star
Average
$351 / day
VS
Wind Surf
Average
$807 / day
Wind Star has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$351/day vs $807/day
About $456 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
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 Civitavecchia 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
$351 / day
About $456 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 $351 per day versus $807 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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