Windstar operates a fleet of small sailing and motor yachts carrying between 148 and 342 guests — a scale that defines the experience as much as any onboard feature. Ships dock in small harbours that larger vessels can't enter, stay later in port when others have left and anchor off beaches inaccessible to the megaship circuit.
The line's three classic sailing yachts — Wind Star, Wind Spirit and Wind Surf — set the brand's identity: billowing white sails, teak decks, a casual but refined atmosphere and the feeling of genuine sea travel rather than a floating hotel. The three Star class motor yachts are larger but follow the same relaxed, destination-first philosophy.
Windstar is particularly strong in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Tahiti, with an audience of experienced travellers who have outgrown the mainstream lines.