What is the Wind Spirit cruise ship and when does it visit Gibraltar?
Short answer
Wind Spirit is a four-masted Windstar Cruises sailing yacht for 148 guests, built in Le Havre and in service since 1988. Its upcoming visits to Gibraltar, with times and expected passengers, are listed on this page.
Upcoming visits to Gibraltar
No visits currently scheduled. Check the cruise calendar.
Plan your shore day in Gibraltar
From the Port of Gibraltar schedule, last checked 6 November 2026.
Detailed answer
Wind Spirit was completed at Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre in France in March 1988 and entered service that April. Windstar gives a gross tonnage of 5,736 and a length of 134 metres including the bowsprit. It carries 148 guests in 73 ocean-view staterooms and one Owner's Suite, with 105 crew, across four decks. Its four 62-metre masts carry six computer-furled sails. On board are three restaurants (Amphora, Veranda and Candles), a water-sports marina at the stern, a spa, a gym, a pool and open teak decks.
After years in Tahiti, the ship moved to Europe and the Canary Islands for the 2026 to 2027 season. Windstar is refitting it under its Setting Sails programme, with a second drydock in early 2027 that is due to finish in spring 2027.
How busy will town be?
The upcoming visits listed on this page show the passengers expected on each call and any other ships in port the same day. Town is busiest when several ships are in at once or a large ship arrives at a weekend. A ship carrying a few hundred passengers makes little difference on its own.
Can you sail on it from nearby?
Yes, from Barcelona or Malaga, depending on the season. Windstar's own site lists Star Collector: Arc of Iberia, Morocco and the Canary Islands, from Barcelona on Wednesday 1 November 2028 to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, calling at Gibraltar on Tuesday 7 November 2028 from 13:00 to 23:59. Trade press reports a four-night round trip from Malaga via Almería, Gibraltar and Tangier in March 2027, after the refit; check the date with Windstar. Bookings are made through Windstar Cruises or travel agents.