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 reworking effort (pictured above is a rendering of the brand new Amphora on Wind Surf), 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 main transform, says Stijn Creupelandt, Windstar’s vp of resort operations and product growth, is to guarantee that the ships’ areas really feel updated whereas retaining the allure that has made every so particular. “The initiative is all about providing guests with updated spaces that inspire relaxation, foster connection, and offer multifunctional needs of an intimate sized sailing yacht,” he says.
As you may see from our renderings, the brand new atmosphere is earthy, clubby and quietly elegant. “It’s about feeling a sense of stepping onto your own private yacht but experiencing the service of a luxury boutique hotel,” says Jessica Payne, Windstar’s supervisor of inside design.
Here’s how the upgrades are rolling out.
Wind Surf
The Project: 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. Both segments of the refurbishment course of for Wind Surf will happen at Navantia shipyard, in Spain’s Cádiz.
Refurbishment efforts within the first section embody the ship’s high three suites, which might be transformed within the Broadmoor and Sea Island design that’s onboard the Star-class ships, plus yet one more that’s going be redone in a yacht-like model. Other initiatives will embody refurbishments of Amphora, Compass Rose, the pool deck and bar, and the foyer, Yacht Club espresso bar, and the boutique.
What’s Next: During section two of Wind Surf’s refurbishment, all remaining lodging might be transformed with new furnishings, bedding, carpets, interactive televisions and artwork and décor. This will happen in December 2026
Wind Star
The Project: The 148-guest Wind Star underwent the primary stage of upgrades whereas in Lisbon in November 2023. In this section one (of two), the ship’s reception space acquired expanded seating and retail house, the Lounge that’s adjoining to the Yacht Club Cafe was spruced up with new furnishings and lighting, and the World Spa by Windstar and fitness center have been revitalized, and new gear was put in. The pool deck, certainly one of Wind Star’s most social locations, has a brand new pool and Jacuzzi, an prolonged pool bar, and contemporary pops of coloration through new out of doors seating and lounging. The Owner’s Suite was fully redesigned.
Wind Star’s know-how has additionally gotten a significant improve, with new, bigger flatscreen televisions in all staterooms and suites and Starlink Wi-Fi.
What’s subsequent? The second section of Wind Star’s “Setting Sails” mission takes place in 2026. On faucet: Guest staterooms might be transformed. Amphora, its major restaurant, and Veranda, it’s ship-top café for lunch and breakfast, may also be fully redecorated.
Wind Spirit
The Project: In April 2025, the 148-guest Wind Spirit, will endure section certainly one of its transformation. Similar to the method that’s already began with twin ship Wind Star, section one will concentrate on refurbishments of its reception space, retail house, and the lounge that’s adjoining to the Yacht Club Café. The World Spa by Windstar and the fitness center will get contemporary overhauls and new gear. There might be a brand new pool and whirlpool within the pool space and the pool bar might be enhanced. The Owner’s Suite might be fully revamped.
Onboard know-how may also get a significant improve, with new, bigger flatscreen televisions in all staterooms and suites and Starlink Wi-Fi.
What’s Next: Phase 2 will happen in 2027. Amphora and Veranda might be redone, as will all suites.