In this article I will explore the different fitness programs and activities offered by Windstar Cruises as well as each of the fitness and gym facilities available on each of their ships.
Windstar Cruises Gym Facilities
Windstar Cruises operates three types of ship, which differ in size so have different levels of gym equipment onboard.
I have broken down what is available on each class of ship. The motor yachts are the most spacious and recently went through a major renovation where the spa and gym got a significant revamp. In addition to the gym which now features TechnoGym machines a new room was added for yoga and stretch classes.
Star Plus Class yacht gym facilities – Star Breeze, Star Pride and Star Legend
Onboard the Star-Plus class yachts there are a total of 17 machines in the fitness centre:
- 4 x treadmills
- 3 x ellipticals
- Free weight machines
I didn’t notice any gym bikes when I was onboard which I thought was an odd omission. The gym is located on deck 7 forward, right next to the spa with views of the pool area and starboard side.
In addition to the fitness centre there is the Motion Studio for yoga and stretch classes.
Wind Spirit and Wind Star Gym Facilities
The Wind Spirit and Wind Star sailing yachts are the smallest vessels in the Windstar fleet, they also have the smallest gyms – which are tiny.
Located on deck two you will find the following fitness equipment:
- 2 x treadmill
- 1 x elliptical
- 1 x free weight machine
- 1 x recline bike
- 1 x bench
- A selection of dumbells and kettlebells.
Wind Surf Gym Facilities
The Wind Surf is both the flagship and largest vessel of the Windstar Cruises fleet. In my opinion it also has the best gym in the fleet.
Located on the top deck with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer 270 degree panoramic views, WInd Surf’s fitness centre is very well equipped for a boutique ship.
You will find the following equipment:
- 3 x cross trainers/elliptical machines
- 3 x treadmills
- 1 x rowing machine
- 2 x leg curl machines
- 1 x free weight machine
- 1 x chest press machine
- 2 x shoulder press machines
- 2 x recline bikes
- 2 x regular bikes
- 2 x benches
- Set of dumbells
Windstar Cruises Fitness Programs with prices
On each Windstar Cruises yacht there is an onboard personal trainer who hosts a variety of paid and free fitness classes. The onboard personal trainer is part of the spa team and sometimes they have been trained to also offer massage therapies, usually specialising in deep tissue massages. If you want to learn about the massages on offer, with a full Windstar spa price list you can read all about them here in my Windstar Spa Guide. All of the paid fitness classes and programs also incur an 18% service charge in addition to the list price.
The only fitness service I have ever paid for onboard a Windstar yacht was the body composition analysis. I had some onboard credit that would have otherwise gone to waste so I thought why not? I did this back in 2018 so things may have changed but basically the fitness instructor, Roland, wheeled out what looked like a 1980s fax machine. I then had to stand on this pad that was connected to this ancient device and about a minute later a dot matrix printer printed out the results. I’m sure they have a newer machine now.
The schedule of the complimentary programs are published daily in the Windstar Wayfinder, which is the digital version of the daily shipboard programme and is accessible on devices as well as the cabin TVs. Sometimes depending on the destination the fitness instructor may run a yoga session ashore, like on a beach during a Caribbean cruise.
| Program | Price |
| MindSet Guided Meditation | Complimentary |
| Pure-Form Pilates | Complimentary |
| Pure-Form Yoga | Complimentary |
| Personal Training 3 x 60 minute sessions | $249 |
| Personal Training, 60 minute session | $99 |
| Nutritional Consultation, 60 minutes | $99 |
| Body Composition Analysis | $39 |
| Results-Based Training, 30 minutes | $20 |
| Body Sculpt Boot Camp, 30 minutes | $20 |
| Functional Stretch, 45 minutes | $69 |
Windstar Fitness FAQs
What are the opening hours of the fitness centre?
Unlike on some other cruise lines the fitness centre on Windstar ships isn’t open 24 hours a day. The fitness centre is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Is there a running track?
Unlike large cruise ships there is no dedicated running track. However on the Star Plus Class ships (Star Breeze, Star Legend, Star Pride) it is possible to jog around the upper decks. Deck 8 is best for this.
According to Windstar 15 laps of deck 8 equates to one mile (1.6km)Is the fitness centre free of charge?
Yes. The fitness centre on Windstar ships is free of charge and several classes are also offered free of charge. The complimentary classes include meditation, yoga and pilates.
