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SAILING SHIP GALLERY:
WIND STAR, WIND SURF AND CLUB MED 2 |
Wind Surf
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This page presents three contemporary design sailing ships. In addition to their present day profiles, these sailing ships utilize computers and machinery taking the place of sailors climbing the rigging to furl and unfurl the sails. The sails are assisted by engines.
Wind StarGross tons: 5,350
Length: 439 feet Beam: 52 feet Passengers: 148 Entered Service: 1986 Builder: Ateliers et Chantiers du Harve Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises Registered: The Bahamas The first ship built for Windstar Cruises, Wind Star is smaller than the other ships on this page. But then the number of passengers is kept low. She offers a casual cruise experience without organized activities or large cruise ship amenities.
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Wind SurfGross tons: 14,745
Length: 614 feet Beam: 66 feet Passengers: 310 Entered Service: Feb. 1990 (as Club Med 1); May 1998 (as Wind Surf) Builder: Ateliers et Chantiers du Harve Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises Registered: The Bahamas |
Wind Surf offers a casual, small ship approach to cruising. However, the ship has such cruise ship staple amenities such as a casino, an alternative restaurant and a spa. The ship's interior was renovated in late 2012.
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Club Med 2Gross tons: 14,983
Length: 614 feet Beam: 66 feet Passengers: 394 Entered Service: Dec. 1992 Builder: SocieteNouvelle des Ateliers et Chantiers du Harve Cruise Line: Club Med Cruises Registered: Malta |
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Club Med 2 seeks to bring the style of the land-based Club Med resorts to sea. The reason she looks like Wind Surf is that they are near-sisters. Wind Surf began life as Club Med 1. Like Wind Surf, the ship has a spa and both a main dining room and alternative restaurant. The stern opens up to form a private marina. Club Med 2 was refurbished in 2008.
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Sailing Cruise Ship Gallery - Wind Surf and Club Med 2