In 2010, both ships received a refurbishment that spruced up their interiors and amenities. Norwegian Spirit refurbishment – Spice H2O Lounge Norwegian Spirit has also been customised for adult passengers. Wind Star (1986/5,703gt) and Wind Spirit (1988/5,736gt) will undergo a complete refurbishment of cabins, corridors and public areas, including The Restaurant, Veranda, Lounge, WindSpa, Library, Reception and Pool Bar. Windstar Cruises Unveils New Renderings for Wind Star and Wind Spirit Renovations New, Stylish Look is Part of Windstar's $18 Million Fleet Refurbishment Plan News provided by Now the line has announced that it will undergo a major renovation of all three ships, the Wind Surf, Wind Star and Wind Spirit as part of their “Full Sail Ahead” program. Beginning this fall, the new owners of Windstar cruises, Xanterra Parks & Resorts, are launching an $18 million refurbishment of their three luxury sailing yachts. Now the line has announced that it will undergo a major renovation of all three ships, the Wind Surf, Wind Star and Wind Spirit as part of their “Full Sail Ahead” program. The new look was unveiled Dec. 10 when guests boarded in Philipsburg, St. Maarten, for the start of the yacht’s Caribbean season. Wind Spirit sails the Caribbean from St, Martin (winter). Splash Academy, the children’s waterpark, has been replaced with the adults-only retreat Spice H2O, a daytime lounge featuring two new hot tubs and a dedicated bar, which transforms into an after-hours entertainment venue. The vision for the refurbishment is classic, stylish yacht luxury that dramatizes Windstar’s brand position of a “boutique yacht vacation” that is “180 Degrees from Ordinary.” Work begins this November on the first phase of Wind Surf’s refurbishment, emerging December 10, 2011, for the start of the Caribbean season, with renovated and luxurious staterooms, suites, bridge suites, corridors, and a ‘timber boardwalk’ throughout the main deck in keeping with her elegant yacht style. The job included 48,960 hours of labor, according to Windstar, involving 120 contractors. The Wind Spirit is back in service following a $3 million 12-day drydock in Auckland. Among the big news, the Seattle-based company installed 462-square-meters of new teak … Cabins. Beginning this fall, the new owners of Windstar cruises, Xanterra Parks & Resorts, are launching an $18 million refurbishment of their three luxury sailing yachts. After the completion of work, both yachts begin their Mediterranean seasons with Wind Spirit starting April 15, 2012, and Wind Star beginning April 29, 2012. Finished on December 22 nd, the 148-passenger Wind Spirit, the last of the fleet to undergo refurbishment, was updated with new furnishings, upholstery, art, … Wind Star and Wind Spirit will undergo complete refurbishments of staterooms, owner’s suite, and corridors along with public spaces including The Restaurant, Veranda, Lounge, WindSpa, Library, Reception, and Pool Bar following their respective Costa Rica and Caribbean seasons. Windstar Cruises has completed the first phase of the Wind Surf’s refurbishment, which included the staterooms, suites, bridge suites and corridors.