Check this out for a ship!
Just arrived in to Waterford, the seriously impressive Wind Surf is a sight to behold. One of the Wind Star line cruise ships, it typically plays host to 310 guests who get to see the world go by from the deck of this luxurious 162 m long beauty.
Welcome to the unique sailing cruise ship Windsurf @WindstarCruises to Belview Terminal #Waterford @WaterfordTIO @KilkennyTIO pic.twitter.com/WlKnEGVzrS
— PortofWaterfordCo (@PortofWaterford) June 23, 2017
Wind Surf : The Lowdown
CAPACITY: 310 Guests
STATEROOMS: 122 deluxe ocean view staterooms
SUITES: 31 deluxe ocean view suites
BRIDGE DECK SUITES: 2 deluxe ocean view bridge suites
DECKS: 6 decks
CREW: 201 international staff
SHIP’S REGISTRY: Bahamas
The impressive Wind Surf
LENGTH: 535 feet (162 meters) at waterline; 617 feet (187 meters) including bowsprit
DRAFT: 16.5 feet (5 meters)
TONNAGE: 14,745 gross registered tons (grt)
BEAM: 66 feet (20 meters)
SAILS: 7 triangular, self-furling, computer-operated sails with 26,881 square feet (or 2,600 square meters) of Dacron surface area
MASTS: 5 at 221 feet (67.5 meters)
ENGINES: 4 diesel electric generating sets, 2 electrical propulsion motor
SPEED: 10 to 12 knots with engines only; up to 15 knots wind and engine assisted
Wind Surf is set to visit Dun Laoghaire tomorrow (Saturday 24th June)
