Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary

Star Explorer April 20-28 2027 Cruise & Offers

VENICE to CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME

VoyageEX20270420-8D DatesApril 20-28 2027 Duration8 nights ShipStar Explorer

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Star Explorer April 20-28 2027 route map from VENICE to CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME
Star Explorer · Voyage EX20270420-8D · VENICE to CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

April 20-28 2027 ยท Voyage EX20270420-8D

Ports & shore experiences

Each destination is shown once. Select a destination to reveal every published call date and time, its voyage-specific overview, and exact shore experiences currently listed for this departure.

9 destination panels · 48 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 2 panels with planning notices

Official voyage overview

Indulge in rustic Italian cuisine, Roman relics and Baroque masterworks on a 11-day odyssey that combines a picturesque overland exploration of Lake Como and Venice with an extensive cruise through the Adriatic and along Italy’s West Coast. Delve into the depths of delectable Northeast Italian wine vintages and savor Amarone’s cherry and cinnamon nuances in a cool, underground Valpolicella winery. Overnight provides time to float past Venice’s romantic arched bridges and ancient alleyways on a gondola ride. Dip a kayak blade in the clear waters near old harbor walls outside Dubrovnik. Sample homemade cheeses and sausages in a family-run olive grove near Kotor. Wander between restored mosaics, broken columns and cracked pottery amid Pompeii’s storied ruins. Dine on authentic, handmade pizza while gentle coastal breezes waft through Sorrento’s aromatic citrus trees.

April 20, 2027 VENICE Italy · Departure 18:00 · 1 listed experience

About VENICE

VENICE gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Indulge in rustic Italian cuisine, Roman relics and Baroque masterworks on a 11-day odyssey that combines a picturesque overland exploration of Lake Como and Venice with an extensive cruise through the Adriatic and along Italy’s West Coast. Overnight provides time to float past Venice’s romantic arched bridges and ancient alleyways on a gondola ride.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Venice Orientation Lagoon Tour with Transfer to Airport (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • April 20, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 18:00
April 21, 2027 ROVINJ Croatia · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · 8 listed experiences

About ROVINJ

ROVINJ is a Windstar destination in Croatia within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Experience Istria, Hum; The Smallest Town in the World & Tour of Pula & Olive Oil Tasting. Together they give this call an individual sense of place before the exact timetable and voyage-specific options for this sailing are reviewed below.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Rovinj, Seaside Resort of Porec & Wine Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Rovinj, Experience Istria (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Rovinj, Rib Boat Sea Adventure (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Rovinj, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Rovinj, Hum; The Smallest Town in the World — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Rovinj, Istria in Depth (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Rovinj, Tour of Pula & Olive Oil Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Rovinj, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • April 21, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
April 22, 2027 SPLIT Croatia · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 5 listed experiences

About SPLIT

SPLIT is a Windstar destination in Croatia within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Flavors & Aromas of Dalmatia, Krka National Park Highlights & Croatia UNESCO World Heritage. Together they give this call an individual sense of place before the exact timetable and voyage-specific options for this sailing are reviewed below.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Split, Flavors & Aromas of Dalmatia (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Split, Krka National Park Highlights (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Split, Concierge Collection: Rafting the Cetina River (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Split & Trogir, Croatia UNESCO World Heritage (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Split, Sea Safari of Trogir & Ciovo Island by Rib Boat (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • April 22, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
April 23, 2027 DUBROVNIK Croatia · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00 · 11 listed experiences

About DUBROVNIK

DUBROVNIK gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Dip a kayak blade in the clear waters near old harbor walls outside Dubrovnik. This context places the destination within the Mediterranean route; exact call times and any experiences published for this sailing are listed below.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Dubrovnik, Best of Traditional Dubrovnik (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Dubrovnik, Concierge Collection: Lemon Gardens Experience — Moderate activity
  • Dubrovnik, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Dubrovnik, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Dubrovnik, Old Town Walking Tour — Moderate activity
  • Dubrovnik, Concierge Collection: Cooking Lunch with Locals at Miloslavic Family Home — Moderate activity
  • Dubrovnik, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Dubrovnik, Concierge Collection: Exclusive Wine Experience with Karaman Family — Moderate activity
  • Dubrovnik, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Dubrovnik, Historic Dubrovnik & Wine Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Dubrovnik, Old Town Highlights (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • April 23, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00
April 24, 2027 KOTOR Montenegro · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 9 listed experiences

About KOTOR

KOTOR gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Sample homemade cheeses and sausages in a family-run olive grove near Kotor. This context places the destination within the Mediterranean route; exact call times and any experiences published for this sailing are listed below.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Kotor, Historic Kotor on Foot (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Kotor, Highlights of Montenegro (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Taste of Montenegro (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Lovcen Hills by ATV Safari (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Kotor, Highlights of Kotor Bay & Baroque Village of Perast (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • April 24, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
April 25, 2027 Sea Days International waters · No separately published port call

Published sea days aboard Star Explorer

The official Windstar timetable names no port call on April 25, 2027. These dates are grouped once as Sea Days; no onboard activity, route detail, or shore program has been inferred.

Shore planning

No shore experience applies to these Sea Days. Windstar's daily onboard program is confirmed aboard and is not estimated on this page.

Published call times

  • April 25, 2027 · No separately published port call
April 26, 2027 GIARDINI NAXOS, TAORMINA Italy · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 14:00 · 7 listed experiences

About GIARDINI NAXOS, TAORMINA

GIARDINI NAXOS, TAORMINA is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Scenic Mount Etna, Castelmola & Taormina & In the Godfathers Steps. Together they give this call an individual sense of place before the exact timetable and voyage-specific options for this sailing are reviewed below.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Giardini Naxos, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Giardini Naxos, Concierge Collection: Wine Tasting at the Gambino Winery (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Giardini Naxos, Taormina and The Cave of Love — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Giardini Naxos, Scenic Mount Etna — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Giardini Naxos, Castelmola & Taormina (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Giardini Naxos, In the Godfathers Steps (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Giardini Naxos, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • April 26, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 14:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
April 27, 2027 SORRENTO Italy · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · 7 listed experiences

About SORRENTO

SORRENTO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Dine on authentic, handmade pizza while gentle coastal breezes waft through Sorrento’s aromatic citrus trees. This context places the destination within the Mediterranean route; exact call times and any experiences published for this sailing are listed below.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Sorrento, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van with Driver & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Boat Tour to Positano (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Sorrento, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car with Driver & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Journey to Pompeii (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Sorrento, Herculaneum (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Sorrento, Capri by Hydrofoil — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Discovery & Tasting (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • April 27, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
April 28, 2027 CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME Italy · Arrival 07:00

About CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME

CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Half Day Private CAR with Driverguide, Half Day Private VAN with Driverguide & Rome Orientation Tour w/ Transfer to Hotel. Together they give this call an individual sense of place before the exact timetable and voyage-specific options for this sailing are reviewed below.

Shore planning

No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Windstar data for this exact call. Deluxe Cruises can help review the confirmed program closer to departure.

Published call times

  • April 28, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Disembarkation

Published timetable status: Official Windstar itinerary entries and voyage-specific shore experiences are combined without estimating destinations, call times, experience names, or activity levels. Synthetic midnight continuation placeholders from the source are suppressed.

Please note: Shore-experience names, activity levels, availability, and schedules can change before departure. Confirm the final program with Deluxe Cruises closer to sailing. No excursion prices or cruise-line links are included on this page.

A closer look at this sailing

VENICE to CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME aboard Star Explorer

On April 20-28 2027, Star Explorer sails 8 nights from VENICE to CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME. The published route brings together ROVINJ, SPLIT, DUBROVNIK, KOTOR, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Star Explorer April 20-28 2027: is Voyage EX20270420-8D right for you?

This 8-night voyage aboard Star Explorer sails VENICE to CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME, with calls including ROVINJ, SPLIT, DUBROVNIK, and KOTOR and 1 published sea day. Voyage EX20270420-8D matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure. Star Explorer is described as future; published specifications, facilities, and delivery timing remain planned and subject to change.

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What are Star Explorer's verified headline statistics?
224Guests
131Crew
6Guest decks
432 ftLength
9,923 GRTGross tonnage

Future-ship status: future. These published specifications are planned and must be reconfirmed before the ship enters service.

What clothes should I bring for this April itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this April itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

Windstar Cruises dress guidance

  • Windstar has no formal nights. Daytime dress is relaxed resort wear, while dinner in the main evening restaurants calls for casually elegant clothing.
  • Published evening examples include slacks or non-distressed jeans with a collared, button-down or polo shirt, or a blouse, skirt, casual dress or sundress. Reserve shorts, T-shirts, hats and flip-flops for daytime.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Star Explorer?
  • Published fleet experiences include open-seating dining, lounges, 24-hour room service from a limited menu, World Spa by Windstar, pools or whirlpools and an Open Bridge when operational.
  • Dining venues, watersports platforms, pools, spa spaces, entertainment and included services differ between Wind Class sailing yachts, Star Plus all-suite yachts and the newer Star Class yachts.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Star Explorer have?
  • Watersports-platform access, swimming and paddle activities depend on sea state, weather, anchorage, local rules and the captain's approval.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Star Explorer guests expect?
  • Wind Class sailing yachts publish ocean-view staterooms and suites without a fleetwide private-veranda promise. Star Plus yachts are all-suite, while Star Seeker and Star Explorer publish suites with private verandas or infinity windows among their categories.
  • Room size, window or veranda, bed arrangement, bath, accessibility and amenities differ by yacht, category and room number; use the exact deck plan before reserving.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage EX20270420-8D before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Star Explorer?
  • Windstar cannot accommodate children under eight years old. A guest under 21 must be accompanied in the room by a parent, guardian or chaperone who is at least 21.
  • Windstar does not publish a fleetwide supervised children's program or babysitting service. Shore operators can impose separate age and participation limits, and minors require direct adult supervision.
  • A guest may not board if she will have entered the 24th week of pregnancy when travel with Windstar begins. Notify Windstar early and confirm current documentation requirements.

For Voyage EX20270420-8D: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Star Explorer handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Notify Windstar at booking and complete its Guest Accommodation Request Form. Current guidance requests advance notice for interpreters, equipment, oxygen, dialysis supplies and other services, with timing depending on the request.
  • Guests normally bring an approved wheelchair or scooter; size, weight and storage can prevent acceptance, and crew cannot lift guests or heavy devices. Standard rooms are not barrier-free.
  • Modified suites are published on Star Pride, Star Breeze and Star Legend, but features are limited. Gangways, tenders, stairs, ports and shore transport can restrict access, and personal daily care is not provided.
  • Windstar states that its yachts do not have full medical services. Serious emergencies are referred ashore, and evacuation at sea or from a tender or remote port may be delayed or infeasible.
  • Carry a medical summary and adequate medication, and arrange oxygen, dialysis supplies, sharps or refrigerated medication in advance through the accessibility process. Not every request can be accommodated.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Star Explorer?
  • Smoking and vaping are prohibited in every stateroom, suite and indoor public space, including restaurants and corridors. They are permitted only in designated outside-deck smoking areas.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.