Wind class · Windstar · In service since 1988
Wind Spirit
Wind Spirit is a Wind class cruise ship operated by Windstar, in service since 1988. At about 5,307 gross tons, it carries roughly 159 guests and ranks #6 by size in the 6-ship Windstar fleet we cover.
- 5,307 gross tons
- 159 guests
- 440 ft long
Photo: Jean-Philippe Boulet, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Windstar Cruises
- Ship class
- Wind class
- Entered service
- 1988 (38 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 5,307
- Guests
- 159
- Length
- 440 ft (134 m)
- Speed
- 15 knots
- Builder
- Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre
- Flag
- The Bahamas
- IMO number
- 8603509
About Wind Spirit
Wind Spirit is the sister of Wind Star, a four-masted sailing yacht with fewer than 160 guests and a relaxed, barefoot-friendly atmosphere. She is best known as Windstar’s Tahiti ship, sailing French Polynesia year-round and visiting islands such as Bora Bora, Moorea and Raiatea. Her small size lets her anchor in lagoons and quiet bays, and the stern watersports platform makes it easy to swim, snorkel and kayak. Cabins are compact but comfortable, and dining is casual, with an emphasis on fresh seafood and island flavors.
Best for: Couples and honeymooners who want to explore Tahiti and French Polynesia on a small, romantic sailing ship.
Wind Spirit highlights
- Tahiti itineraries calling at Bora Bora, Moorea and Raiatea
- Four masts and computer-controlled sails
- Watersports platform for snorkeling and kayaking
- Candles, an outdoor steak-and-seafood dinner on the pool deck
- Open-bridge policy, so you can watch the crew navigate the lagoons
How Wind Spirit compares in size
- Wind Surf14,745
- Star Breeze9,975
- Star Pride9,975
- Star Legend9,961
- Wind Star5,703
- Wind Spirit5,307
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Wind class sister ships
Sailing with Windstar
Windstar Cruises sails small ships of roughly 150 to 340 guests, including graceful masted sailing ships and all-suite motor yachts, to smaller ports in Europe, the Caribbean, Tahiti, Central America and Alaska. Its casual, yacht-like style includes swimming and kayaking off a stern watersports platform and an open bridge. It suits couples and active, well-traveled adults who want intimacy without luxury-line formality, less so families or big-ship fans.
Read our full Windstar guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →
Wind Spirit FAQs
How big is Wind Spirit?
Wind Spirit measures about 5,307 gross tons and is about 440 feet (134 m) long. That makes it #6 of 6 Windstar ships we cover by tonnage, and #254 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Wind Spirit carry?
About 159 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Wind Spirit built?
Wind Spirit entered service in 1988 and was built by Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre. Older ships are often refurbished, so ask about recent upgrades when you compare sailings.
What class of ship is Wind Spirit?
Wind Spirit belongs to Windstar's Wind class, alongside Wind Surf, Wind Star. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Wind Spirit good for families?
Children are welcome but there are no kids clubs or youth programs, and few families sail. It suits older kids who love swimming and snorkeling. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Wind Spirit offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Windstar official site.