Windstar Cruises profile

"180º From Ordinary"

This unusual cruse line, a division of Holland America Line and owned by Carnival Cruise Line, is offering a deluxe combination of sailing ship romance and the comfort and amenities of a cruise ship. The itineraries are also a combination of popular ports and off-the-beaten-track places. Passengers are from all ages, international collection of Europeans, Latin Americans and North Americans. They could have a different income, but they all share a common lifestyle - active, affluent individualists, who would rather not go for the mainstream cruise ship experience. Windstar Cruises sleek masted sailing ships with computer-directed sails, offer the perfect balance of sophisticated pampering, exceptional service, luxurious amenities amidst an oh-so-casual atmosphere. Wind Spirit, Wind Star and Wind Surf carry between 148 and 312 passengers, in spacious modern staterooms and suites. Passenger to crew ratios are a very high 1.5 to 1, and the superb level personalized service is the result. Passengers tend to be somewhat younger and more highly educated than on most cruises because of the unusual ports and variety of hard and soft adventure.A great company to work for, very competitive salaries, more relaxed atmosphere than on a mainstream cruise ship and beautiful itineraries.   

Fleet and itineraries:

Wind Surf: Bahamas registered, built 1990, 14.745 gross tons, 312 passengers, 163 crew members. Itineraries: Mediterranean, Trans-Atlantic, Caribbean.

Wind Spirit: Bahamas registered, built 1988, 5.350 gross tons, 159 passengers, 88 crew members. Itineraries: Mediterranean, Trans-Atlantic, Caribbean.

Wind Star: Bahamas registered, built 1986, 5.350 gross tons, 168 passengers, 88 crew members. Itineraries: Mediterranean/Portugal, Trans-Atlantic, Caribbean.