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Wind Star

Wind Star

Windstar CruisesΒ·Motor Sail
activeBuilt 1985
Windstar CruisesMotor SailActiveπŸ‡§πŸ‡Έ Bahamas
GRT
5397
Guests
178
Crew
84
Crew:Guest
1:2.1
Length
134m
Space Ratio
30.3
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History
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Wind Star is a motor sailing yacht that operates as a cruise ship for Windstar Cruises and is one of only three vessels in its class, all designed as modern cruise ships with an elaborate system of computer-controlled sails on four masts. Built by Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre in Le Havre, France, the ship was launched in 1985 and entered service in 1986.

Vessel Timeline
13 Nov 1985
Launched
Ateliers et chantiers du Havre
31 Dec 1985
Wind Star
Windstar Cruises
At a Glance
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Built By
Ateliers et chantiers du Havre
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Build Country
France
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Identity
IMO Number8420878
MMSI309163000
Call SignC6CA9
Flag StateπŸ‡§πŸ‡Έ Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardAteliers et chantiers du Havre
Build CountryπŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Float OutNovember 13, 1985
DeliveredDecember 31, 1985
Est. price (CIN)$65M
Price per berth$365Β 169
Price per GT$12Β 044
In 2026 dollars$197M
Per berth (2026$)$1Β 106Β 742
Per GT (2026$)$36Β 502
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Dimensions
134m
Length
16m
Beam
4.2m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)5397
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Capacity
178
Guests
84
Crew
74
Cabins
Space Ratio30.3
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.1
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Propulsion
15.8kts
Max Speed
3150kW
Power
Propulsion TypeMotor Sailing Yacht
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Onboard
5
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Wind Star has a gross tonnage of 5,397 and accommodates up to 178 passengers in 74 cabins, served by a crew of 84. The ship measures 134 metres in length with a beam of 16 metres and has 5 decks. It operates at a service speed of 13 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
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