In an evolution that refreshes Windstar’s trio of crusing ships – Wind Star, Wind Spirit and Wind Surf – the corporate has begun a multi-million-dollar, multi-year refurbishment initiative. The transforming effort, which has already begun on the 148-guest Wind Star, spans the vessels, from staterooms and suites to eating places and pool decks.
The inspiration for the most important transform, says Stijn Creupelandt, Windstar’s vp of lodge operations and product improvement, is to ensure that the ships’ areas really feel updated whereas retaining the appeal that has made every so particular. “The initiative is all about offering company with up to date areas that encourage leisure, foster connection, and provide multifunctional wants of an intimate sized crusing yacht,” he says.
As you possibly can see from our renderings, the brand new atmosphere is earthy, clubby and quietly elegant. “It’s about feeling a way of stepping onto your individual personal yacht however experiencing the service of a luxurious boutique lodge,” says Jessica Payne, Windstar’s supervisor of inside design.
Right here’s how the upgrades are rolling out.
Wind Star
The Venture: The 148-guest Wind Star underwent the primary stage of upgrades whereas in Lisbon in November 2023. On this part one (of two), the ship’s reception space acquired expanded seating and retail area, the Lounge that’s adjoining to the Yacht Membership Cafe was spruced up with new furnishings and lighting, and the World Spa by Windstar and health club had been revitalized, and new gear was put in. The pool deck, one in every of Wind Star’s most social locations, has a brand new pool and Jacuzzi, an prolonged pool bar, and contemporary pops of shade through new outside seating and lounging. The Proprietor’s Suite was fully redesigned.
Wind Star’s expertise has additionally gotten a serious improve, with new, bigger flatscreen televisions in all staterooms and suites and Starlink Wi-Fi.
What’s subsequent? The second part of Wind Star’s “Setting Sails” challenge takes place in 2026. On faucet: Visitor staterooms will likely be reworked. Amphora, its main restaurant, and Veranda, it’s ship-top café for lunch and breakfast, may even be fully redecorated.
Wind Spirit
The Venture: In April 2025, the 148-guest Wind Spirit, will endure part one in every of its transformation. Just like the method that’s already began with twin ship Wind Star, part one will deal with refurbishments of its reception space, retail area, and the lounge that’s adjoining to the Yacht Membership Café. The World Spa by Windstar and the health club will get contemporary overhauls and new gear. There will likely be a brand new pool and whirlpool within the pool space and the pool bar will likely be enhanced. The Proprietor’s Suite will likely be fully revamped.
Onboard expertise may even get a serious improve, with new, bigger flatscreen televisions in all staterooms and suites and Starlink Wi-Fi.
What’s Subsequent: Part 2 will happen in 2027. Amphora and Veranda will likely be redone, as will all suites.
Wind Surf
The Venture: The 310-guest Wind Surf will endure its $7.5 million refurbishment in two phases, beginning in November 2024 and ending up in December 2026. Each segments of the refurbishment course of for Wind Surf will happen at Navantia shipyard, in Spain’s Cádiz.
Refurbishment efforts within the first part embody the ship’s prime three suites, which will likely be reworked within the Broadmoor and Sea Island design that’s onboard the Star-class ships, plus yet another that’s going be redone in a yacht-like type. Different tasks will embody refurbishments of Amphora, the foyer, Compass Rose, the pool bar and the boutique.
What’s Subsequent: Throughout part two of Wind Surf’s refurbishment, all lodging will likely be reworked with new furnishings, bedding, carpets, interactive televisions and artwork and décor. This may happen in December 2026
