In the years that followed, Windstar added two more sailing yachts to its fleet: Wind Song (1987) - a now scuttled 4-masted motor sailing yacht with a capacity of 159, and Wind Spirit (1988) - an intimate, 4-masted motor sailing yacht with a capacity of 148.īy now you may have noticed a trend - Windstar's first three ships all had 4 masts. The ship was originally launched in 1986, immediately drawing praise from passengers for its intimate size and elegant design. Windstar's first ship was the Wind Star-a sleek, 4-masked motor sailing yacht that could accommodate just 148 passengers. In this article, we'll be taking a trip through the history of Windstar-from its early years right up to the present day. The company started out with just a single ship to its name, but has since grown to include a fleet of six luxury vessels.ĭespite its growth, Windstar remains committed to providing an intimate and personalized cruising experience for all of its guests. Windstar Cruises is a cruise line that has been providing high-quality cruises since it was founded in 1984.