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, 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 foremost transform, says Stijn Creupelandt, Windstar’s vice chairman of resort operations and product growth, is to make it possible for the ships’ areas really feel updated whereas retaining the attraction that has made every so particular. “The initiative is all about offering visitors with up to date areas that encourage rest, foster connection, and supply multifunctional wants of an intimate sized crusing yacht,” he says.
As you’ll be able to 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 resort,” says Jessica Payne, Windstar’s supervisor of inside design.
Right here’s how the upgrades are rolling out.
Wind Star
The Mission: The 148-guest Wind Star underwent the primary stage of upgrades whereas in Lisbon in November 2023. On this section one (of two), the ship’s reception space obtained expanded seating and retail house, 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 tools was put in. The pool deck, considered one of Wind Star’s most social locations, has a brand new pool and Jacuzzi, an prolonged pool bar, and contemporary pops of colour through new out of doors seating and lounging. The Proprietor’s Suite was utterly redesigned.
Wind Star’s expertise 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” challenge takes place in 2026. On faucet: Visitor staterooms might be transformed. Amphora, its main restaurant, and Veranda, it’s ship-top café for lunch and breakfast, may also be utterly redecorated.
Wind Spirit
The Mission: In April 2025, the 148-guest Wind Spirit, will bear section considered one of its transformation. Much like the method that’s already began with twin ship Wind Star, section one will give attention to refurbishments of its reception space, retail house, 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 tools. There might be a brand new pool and whirlpool within the pool space and the pool bar might be enhanced. The Proprietor’s Suite might be utterly revamped.
Onboard expertise may also get a significant 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 might be redone, as will all suites.
Wind Surf
The Mission: The 310-guest Wind Surf will bear 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 section embrace 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 fashion. Different tasks will embrace refurbishments of Amphora, the foyer, Compass Rose, the pool bar and the boutique.
What’s Subsequent: Throughout section two of Wind Surf’s refurbishment, all lodging might be transformed with new furnishings, bedding, carpets, interactive televisions and artwork and décor. This may happen in December 2026