MSY Wind Surf is a five-mast staysail schooner that is one of the largest sailing cruise ships in the world, with two electric propulsion motors powered by four diesel electric generating sets also. Wind Surf had been owned and operated by Club Med under the name Club Med 1, and was later transferred to Windstar Cruises.
Wind Surf
Windstar Cruises · Contemporary cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Experience on board
Wind Surf is best planned by matching the itinerary with the ship's dining rhythm, cabin choices, and sea-day pace. Before booking Wind Surf, compare what Windstar Cruises includes in the fare with the extras you actually expect to use on board. SeaDays helps travelers organize notes for Wind Surf, from cabin preferences and port plans to reminders for embarkation day.
Who this ship is best for
Wind Surf suits travelers who want a Windstar Cruises sailing with enough structure to compare cabins, onboard rhythm, and itinerary fit before booking. It is also useful for cruisers who prefer to plan port days and ship days together instead of treating the vessel as only transportation. Families evaluate Wind Surf for cabin interconnect options, splash areas, and whether daily schedules match younger travelers’ energy.
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Windstar Cruises
- Experience
- Windstar Cruises ship profile for itinerary, cabin, and shore-day planning.
- Ship focus
- Contemporary cruise ship
Highlights
- Compare Wind Surf with other Windstar Cruises ships in our directory before you lock a fare.
- Use SeaDays to align cabin choice with venues you will visit morning and night on Wind Surf.
- Pair Wind Surf with port-heavy itineraries when you want more culture ashore than sea-day lounging.
- Check muster, dining, and show bookings early on embarkation day to avoid peak queues on Wind Surf.
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