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Wind Surf

Imagine a giant sailboat that's like a floating hotel with sails! It's called Wind Surf!

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Key Facts

Ship Type
Five-mast staysail schooner cruise ship.
Passenger Capacity
Can carry up to 342 passengers.
Crew Size
Has a crew of 210 people.
Former Name
Was previously known as Club Med 1.

Meet the Giant Ship!

The Wind Surf is a super-duper big ship that sails on the ocean! It has five tall masts, which are like poles that hold up huge sails. Think of it like a giant kite helping the ship move. It's so big, it can carry lots of people, more than 300! It also has a whole team of people, over 200, to help everything run smoothly. It's like a floating town on the water!

From Club Med to Windstar!

This amazing ship wasn't always called Wind Surf. A long time ago, it was part of a fun vacation company called Club Med and was named Club Med 1. Imagine going on vacation on a giant boat! Later, it was bought by a new company called Windstar Cruises, and that's how it got its name, Wind Surf. It's like a ship that changed its outfit and its name for a new adventure!

Sailing Superpowers!

What makes the Wind Surf special is how it sails. It uses the wind to zoom across the water, which is super eco-friendly! But it also has a secret superpower: electric motors! These motors are powered by special engines that run on diesel fuel. So, it can use the wind when it's strong, or use its motors when the wind is sleepy. This makes it a very clever ship!

A Floating Hotel Adventure!

The Wind Surf isn't just a ship; it's like a hotel on the sea! It has 150 rooms with windows that look out at the ocean, and even more special suites. People can sleep, eat, and relax on board while the ship sails to new places. It's a fantastic way to see the world without having to pack and unpack your suitcase every day. What an adventure!

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