travel42 Cruise Ship Review: Windstar Cruises Wind Spirit

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Introduction and History

Built in 1988, the Bahamian-registered Wind Spirit is a sail-assisted motor ship. It is largely powered by a diesel engine and runs at a speed of 10 knots, up to nearly 16 with the right winds. Officially designated as a four-mast schooner, the 5,736-ton, 360-ft, four-deck vessel feels more like a luxurious yacht.

Officers are European and the crew Indonesian and Filipino, for a total of 101. The lifestyle is casual and sophisticated, with most of t...