What does it take to revamp and refurbish a beloved ship? And the way do you design areas that seize Windstar’s journey ethos – capturing a temper that’s subtle, joyful and adventurous? These are questions on the minds of Windstar’s design and refurbishment groups as plans are being finalized for the primary of two upgrades to the 342-passenger Wind Surf. The ship’s upgrades start on November 9 at Navantia shipyard in Spain’s Cadiz.
Wind Surf’s refurbishment is a part of Windstar’s Setting Sails initiative, which redesigns all three of its crusing class of vessels between now and 2027 (pictured above is its newly designed pool deck). “Wind Surf, our flagship and the world’s largest crusing ship, has at all times been a particular member of our fleet,” says Stijn Creupelandt, chief working officer. “We’re excited to share some recent new particulars that replicate the road’s casually luxurious model of journey.”
When Wind Surf returns to service on December 21 in St. Martin, count on a complicated nautical atmosphere of neutrals and blues, says Jessica Payne, Windstar’s inside design supervisor. “With our company in thoughts, we wish to add a bit of caprice with pops of colour that may set off fantastic recollections of easygoing journeys to the seashore in summer time, when constructing sandcastles was a focus of the day.”
Particularly, this primary refurbishment focuses on public areas and the ship’s prime suites, equivalent to:
New, top-of-the-ship suite
Beforehand referred to as the Officer’s Suite, Wind Surf’s new Proprietor’s Suite, #501, has been reimagined. The area is expanded to embody separate residing and sleeping areas. The all-new toilet incorporates a tiled tub, new bathe and double self-importance. What gained’t change? Visitors will nonetheless have their distinctive entry to the suite from a personal door on an outdoor deck – and the suite is subsequent to the Bridge.
Broadmoor and Sea Island suites debut on the Wind Class
When you’ve seen (or skilled) the Broadmoor and Sea Island suites on Windstar’s Star Class vessels (Star Legend, Star Pleasure and Star Breeze) you’ll love them right here. Impressed by designs at 5 star sister resorts Colorado’s Broadmoor and Georgia’s Sea Island, every presents a particular atmosphere. The Broadmoor suite has a clubby, historic really feel whereas Sea Island evokes a summery and beachy look.
Amphora accents ethereal sea glass
Amphora, Wind Surf’s essential restaurant venue, embraces a brand new design idea that options blues and ivory with components of the ocean, equivalent to sea glass, pearls and easy stones. There shall be new furnishings that embrace curved sales space, a 10-guest Captain’s Desk and bigger eating chairs for consolation.
Compass Rose’s Refresh
The ship’s Compass Rose, its hallmark area for leisure, will function extra snug, fashionable décor with pops of blue and orange, a classy bar, and a brand new multi-purpose stage space ultimate for dwell music and native performances.
Splashy new pool deck and bar
What we love about this area is the way in which Windstar designers are bringing the outside – by pops of colour, together with inexperienced foliage, onboard. The tiling on the whirlpools is supposed to evoke ocean waves, and the all-new furnishings shall be uber-comfortable.
First Impressions!
On the newly revamped Wind Surf, public areas that company entry each day, just like the ship’s foyer, which homes the shore tour desk and visitor service, and its in style Yacht Membership espresso bar, shall be gentle and up to date. Which means that reception is shifting extra ahead on deck 4. The boutique, simply down the corridor, is extra luminous.
All of Windstar’s three Wind Class ships (Wind Surf, Wind Star, and Wind Spirit) are present process redesigns and updates as a part of a multi-year initiative. Wind Star has already accomplished Section 1 of enhancements, with Section 2 slated for April 2026. Windstar’s Wind Spirit Section 1 takes place in April of 2026, with Section 2 in March 2027.
