Wind Spirit
Sails from Civitavecchia, Italy · Fly into FCO
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Wind Spirit in Livorno, 2011 · Photo: Pierre Bona, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Wind Spirit
Wind Spirit is a Windstar Cruises cruise ship of the Wind class, in service since 1988. She measures 5,307 gross tons and carries 148 guests with a crew of 90. She sails Mediterranean, Canary Islands itineraries. We rate her 3.7 out of 5.
Wind Spirit is a four-masted motor-sailing yacht for 148 guests, built at Le Havre and in service with Windstar since 1988 as the third of the line's original sail-equipped sisters. Like Wind Star she carries computer-controlled sails, and Windstar counts her among its three Wind Class ships. The first phase of her Setting Sails redesign was carried out in April 2025, and the second is scheduled for March 2027. Her published schedule is entirely in the Mediterranean, mostly week-long voyages from Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice, with late-autumn sailings to the Canary Islands and Madeira from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 148
- Crew 90 · 1:1.6
- Entered service
- 1988
- Refitted 2025
- Length
- 134 m
- Shorter than 73% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
Wind Spirit is smaller than 78% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 79%. At 35.9 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 65% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5, fleet average 4.1
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Windstar Cruises fleet average across 7 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Wind class
Wind Spirit is one of 3 Wind class ships. Wind Surf (1990) and Wind Star (1986) are in service.
Deck plans & cabin locations
Official published layout · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
No exact sailing-date window is supplied. Confirm the plan and any refurbishment changes with Windstar for your departure. Cabin cautions describe layout relationships, not confirmed noise reports. The operator publishes this plan for wind-spirit, wind-star. Illustrations are representative; vessel-specific differences are identified in the original PDF. Deck 5 in this viewer is the unnumbered Flying Bridge shown above Deck 4 in the source.
Compare the decks
Official published layout · bow to the right
On this deck: Accommodation · Amphora Restaurant · Reception · Star Boutique · Medical center · Fitness center
On this deck: Accommodation · Marina
Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Midship Deck 1, away from stairs and marina access
Compare central Deck 1 cabins first
Look for a central cabin with Deck 2 accommodation overhead. A lower central position can be a useful starting point for motion sensitivity; confirm the exact cabin and connecting-door layout.
Why we flag this
The shared plan places accommodation on Decks 1 and 2, with marina access aft on Deck 1. No measured noise guarantee is implied. Check the source plan.
Deck 2 below the Veranda / Candles, café, spa and lounge
Check Deck 2 beneath dining and lounge areas
Compare the cabin with the public-area footprint on Deck 3. Early dining setup, evening lounge activity and service access warrant a closer check.
Why we flag this
Deck 3 contains Veranda / Candles, Yacht Club Café, World Spa and the lounge above portions of Deck 2 accommodation. Check the source plan.
Deck 2 cabins near reception, the fitness center and restaurant access
Check stairs and same-deck public transitions
Ask about passing traffic and nearby access doors before choosing a room beside the public-area transition. Check the deck plan’s vessel-specific adjoining-door notes too.
Why we flag this
The shared plan identifies reception, the boutique, medical center, fitness center and Amphora Restaurant on Deck 2; it lists different adjoining-door pairs for Wind Spirit and Wind Star. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. 26 June 2025 shared Wind Spirit / Wind Star plan. The operator publishes this plan for wind-spirit, wind-star. Illustrations are representative; vessel-specific differences are identified in the original PDF. Deck 5 in this viewer is the unnumbered Flying Bridge shown above Deck 4 in the source. . Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Photos

Wind Spirit in Livorno, 2011Photo: Pierre Bona, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Canary Islandswinter sun off North Africa, often with Madeira and Morocco
Home port: Civitavecchia, Italy.
Flying in for your cruise?
Wind Spirit sails from Civitavecchia, Italy. The airport is Rome Fiumicino (FCO), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Emirates LoungeFCO Terminal 34.9 ★
- ITA Airways Piazza di Spagna LoungeFCO Terminal 34.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T3)FCO Terminal 34.9 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Wind Spirit?
Wind Spirit is operated by Windstar Cruises and belongs to its Wind class.
What are Wind Spirit's sister ships?
Wind Spirit is one of 3 Wind class ships. Wind Surf (1990) and Wind Star (1986) are in service.
How big is Wind Spirit?
Wind Spirit measures 5,307 gross tons and 134 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How does Wind Spirit compare in size with other cruise ships?
Wind Spirit is smaller than 78% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 79%. At 35.9 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 65% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Wind Spirit feel?
Wind Spirit has a passenger space ratio of 35.9: 5,307 gross tons for 148 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Wind Spirit feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Wind Spirit carry?
Wind Spirit carries 148 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 90 (about 1.6 guests per crew member).
When did Wind Spirit enter service?
Wind Spirit entered service in 1988 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does Wind Spirit sail?
Wind Spirit sails Mediterranean and Canary Islands itineraries. Her home port is Civitavecchia, Italy.
Which airport should I fly into for Wind Spirit?
Wind Spirit sails from Civitavecchia, Italy. Fly into Rome Fiumicino (FCO), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Wind Spirit?
Windstar Cruises publishes the deck plans for Wind Spirit; this page links to Deck plans (PDF, shared with Wind Star).
How is Wind Spirit rated?
Cruise Frog rates Wind Spirit 3.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (5/5) and lowest on entertainment (2/5).
Which cabins are good choices on Wind Spirit?
For the “Official published layout” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Midship Deck 1, away from stairs and marina access: Look for a central cabin with Deck 2 accommodation overhead. A lower central position can be a useful starting point for motion sensitivity; confirm the exact cabin and connecting-door layout. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Wind Spirit?
For the “Official published layout” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 2 below the Veranda / Candles, café, spa and lounge: Compare the cabin with the public-area footprint on Deck 3. Early dining setup, evening lounge activity and service access warrant a closer check. Deck 2 cabins near reception, the fitness center and restaurant access: Ask about passing traffic and nearby access doors before choosing a room beside the public-area transition. Check the deck plan’s vessel-specific adjoining-door notes too. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Wind Spirit deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Official published layout”, reviewed 2026-10-21. No exact sailing-date window is supplied. Confirm the plan and any refurbishment changes with Windstar for your departure. Cabin cautions describe layout relationships, not confirmed noise reports. The operator publishes this plan for wind-spirit, wind-star. Illustrations are representative; vessel-specific differences are identified in the original PDF. Deck 5 in this viewer is the unnumbered Flying Bridge shown above Deck 4 in the source.
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