Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary
Star Explorer August 12-30 2027 Cruise & Offers
DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN to BORDEAUX
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August 12-30 2027 ยท Voyage EX20270812-18D
Ports & shore experiences
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19 destination panels · 65 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 8 panels with planning notices
Official voyage overview
Irish dancing, twinkling Parisian lights and sublime French wines enhance your tasteful cultural immersion throughout this sailing around Ireland and along the French coastline. Explore Ireland's Inishowen Peninsula, a natural encapsulation of Emerald Isle habitats, and wander sandy coastal reaches and cobbled village lanes prior to tea and local treats at a village beyond Londonderry. Take a stroll around St. Mary's quay to the formidable Star Castle, a 1593 fortification built to reinforce England. Spend two exceptional days in Paris visiting the Louvre Museum, Versailles and Notre-Dame during your extended port stay at Rouen. Venture inland from the coastal town of Lorient for Breton tea time with the Duchess of Rohan amid Josselin Castle's tasteful elegance. Unwind over exceptional glasses of blended red wines and fine French cuisine during an overnight Bordeaux port stay.
August 12, 2027 DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN
About DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN
Dún Laoghaire is a handsome harbor town on Dublin Bay, known for its long granite piers and Victorian maritime character. Coastal walks, Sandycove, and the James Joyce Tower are nearby, while frequent connections lead into central Dublin. The call combines a relaxed seaside setting with access to Ireland’s capital.
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
- August 12, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 18:00
August 13, 2027 BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
About BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Irish dancing, twinkling Parisian lights and sublime French wines enhance your tasteful cultural immersion throughout this sailing around Ireland and along the French coastline. Explore Ireland's Inishowen Peninsula, a natural encapsulation of Emerald Isle habitats, and wander sandy coastal reaches and cobbled village lanes prior to tea and local treats at a village beyond Londonderry.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Belfast, Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Belfast, Concierge Collection: Black Taxi Tour Belfast (Easy) — Easy activity
- Belfast, Belfast Panoramic & Titanic (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Belfast, Hillsborough Castle & Belfast City (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Belfast, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Belfast, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Belfast, McConnell's Distillery — Moderate activity
- Belfast, Exclusive Glenarm Castle — Moderate activity
- Belfast, Concierge Colletion: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Belfast, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- August 13, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 21:30
August 14, 2027 LONDONDERRY / LISHAHALLY
About LONDONDERRY / LISHAHALLY
LONDONDERRY / LISHAHALLY gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Explore Ireland's Inishowen Peninsula, a natural encapsulation of Emerald Isle habitats, and wander sandy coastal reaches and cobbled village lanes prior to tea and local treats at a village beyond Londonderry.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Londonderry, Inishowen Peninsula Scenic Drive (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Londonderry, Glenveagh National Park by E-Bike (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Londonderry, The Walled City of Derry (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Londonderry, A Visit to Bushmills Distillery (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Londonderry, Delightful Derry & Irish Coffee (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- August 14, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
August 15, 2027 KILLYBEGS
About KILLYBEGS
KILLYBEGS is a Windstar destination in Ireland within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Traditional Ireland, Scenic Donegal & Sheepdog Experience & Donegal’s Landscapes & Traditional Irish Pub. 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
- Killybegs, Donegal’s Landscapes & Traditional Irish Pub — Easy activity
- Killybegs, The Magnificent Sliabh League (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Killybegs, Scenic Donegal & Sheepdog Experience — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Killybegs, Traditional Ireland (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- August 15, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 15:00
August 16, 2027 GALWAY
About GALWAY
GALWAY is a Windstar destination in Ireland within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include The Burren & Ailleww Cave, Irish Home Baking Experience with a Kate & Live Music & Pour-Your-Own Pint. 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
- Galway, A Day in Scenic Connemara (Easy) — Easy activity
- Galway, The Burren & Ailleww Cave (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Galway, Traditional Pubs: Live Music & Pour-Your-Own Pint — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Galway, Irish Home Baking Experience with a Kate — Moderate-Strenuous activity
Published call times
- August 16, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 17:00
August 16, 2027 SCENIC CRUISING CLIFFS OF MOHER
About SCENIC CRUISING CLIFFS OF MOHER
SCENIC CRUISING CLIFFS OF MOHER is a published scenic navigation or transit call rather than a conventional shore visit. The passage forms part of this Northern Europe route, with the surrounding waterway or coastline providing the principal view from aboard Star Explorer. Exact dates and times are retained below; no unlisted stop or activity has been inferred.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore experience is published for this scenic navigation or transit call. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final voyage program closer to departure.
Published call times
- August 16, 2027 · Arrival 20:00 · Departure 21:30
August 17, 2027 DINGLE
About DINGLE
DINGLE is a Windstar destination in Ireland within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Dingle Crystal and Distillery, Spectacular Coastal Walk & Scenic. Dingle Peninsula Drive. 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
- Dingle, Killarney National Park and Muckross House — Strenuous activity
- Dingle Crystal and Distillery — Strenuous activity
- Dingle, Spectacular Coastal Walk — Moderate activity
- Dingle, Scenic. Dingle Peninsula Drive — Moderate activity
Published call times
- August 17, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00
August 18-19, 2027 CORK
About CORK
Cork spreads along channels of the River Lee, giving Ireland’s southern city a close relationship with water. The English Market, lively streets, historic churches, and independent food culture anchor the center. Nearby countryside, harbor towns, and landmarks such as Blarney Castle extend the call into the wider county.
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
- August 18, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- August 19, 2027 · Departure 16:00 · Overnight stay
August 20, 2027 ISLES OF SCILLY
About ISLES OF SCILLY
ISLES OF SCILLY is a Windstar destination in United Kingdom within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Wildlife Cruise, St Mary's Garrison Walk & Exotic Tresco Abbey Gardens. 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
- Scilly Isles, St Mary's Garrison Walk (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Isles of Scilly, St Martins Vineyard Tour and Tasting ( Strenuous)
- Scilly Isles, Exotic Tresco Abbey Gardens (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Isles of Skilly, Wildlife Cruise — Easy-Moderate activity
Published call times
- August 20, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:00
August 21 & August 23, 2027 CRUISING SEINE RIVER
About CRUISING SEINE RIVER
CRUISING SEINE RIVER is a published scenic navigation or transit call rather than a conventional shore visit. The passage forms part of this Northern Europe route, with the surrounding waterway or coastline providing the principal view from aboard Star Explorer. Exact dates and times are retained below; no unlisted stop or activity has been inferred.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore experience is published for this scenic navigation or transit call. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final voyage program closer to departure.
Published call times
- August 21, 2027 · Arrival 14:00 · Departure 19:00
- August 23, 2027 · Arrival 21:00 · Departure 23:59
August 21 & August 23, 2027 PARIS/ROUEN
About PARIS/ROUEN
PARIS/ROUEN gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Spend two exceptional days in Paris visiting the Louvre Museum, Versailles and Notre-Dame during your extended port stay at Rouen. This context places the destination within the Northern Europe route; exact call times and any experiences published for this sailing are listed below.
Shore experiences currently listed
- Rouen, Paris, Along the Seine River (Easy) — Easy activity
- Rouen, Walking in Rouen (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Rouen, Paris City of Light on Your Own (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Rouen, Concierge Collection: Full day Car with Driver and Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Rouen, A Day in Versailles (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Rouen, Monet's Giverny (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Rouen, Concierge Collection: Half Day Car with Driver and Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Rouen, Concierge Collection: Full day Van with Driver and Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Rouen, Chateau Gaillard & Lyons La Foret (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Rouen, Concierge Collection: Half day Van with Driver and Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- August 21, 2027 · Arrival 19:45 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- August 23, 2027 · Departure 20:45 · Overnight stay
August 22 & August 28, 2027 Sea Days
Published sea days aboard Star Explorer
The official Windstar timetable names no port call on August 22 & August 28, 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
- August 22, 2027 · No separately published port call
- August 28, 2027 · No separately published port call
August 24-25, 2027 HONFLEUR
About HONFLEUR
HONFLEUR is a Windstar destination in France within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Half Day Private Car & Guide, Half Day Private Van & Guide & Walking Honfleur. 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
- Honfleur, Walking Honfleur (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Honfleur, Concierge Collection: Gourmet Tasting & French Opulence in Deauville (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Honfleur, Concierge Collection: Norman Cooking with Chef Brigitte (Easy) — Easy activity
- Honfleur, Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Honfleur, D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery — Moderate activity
- Honfleur, Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- August 24, 2027 · Arrival 03:15 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- August 25, 2027 · Departure 00:15 · Overnight stay
August 25, 2027 NORMANDY BEACHES / CAEN
About NORMANDY BEACHES / CAEN
NORMANDY BEACHES / CAEN is a Windstar destination in France within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include From Tree to Bottle, American Cemetery & Omaha Beach & Caen & Its Castle, the City of William the Conqueror. 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
- Caen, Concierge Collection: Caen Memorial Museum with the Curator (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Caen, D-Day Landing in Normandy with Lunch (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Caen, Caen & Its Castle, the City of William the Conqueror (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Caen, American Cemetery & Omaha Beach (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Caen, Norman Apples: From Tree to Bottle (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- August 25, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
August 26, 2027 ST. MALO
About ST. MALO
ST. MALO is a Windstar destination in France within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Half Day Private Car & Guide, Half Day Private Van & Guide & Hiking Cap Frehel. 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
- St Malo: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- St Malo: Hiking Cap Frehel (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- St Malo: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- St Malo: Oysters Of Cancale (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- St Malo: Mont St. Michel — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- St Malo: Walking and Tasting St. Malo (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- St Malo: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- St Malo: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- August 26, 2027 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 23:00
August 27, 2027 GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
About GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS is a Windstar destination in Guernsey within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Guernsey by Bike, Guernsey Island Drive & Germany Occupation Museum. 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
- Guernsey, Guernsey Cliff Walk & Cream Tea (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Guernsey, Guernsey Island Drive — Easy activity
- Guernsey, Germany Occupation Museum — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Guernsey, Castle Cornet Town Walk (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Guernsey, Guernsey by Bike — Strenuous activity
Published call times
- August 27, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 17:00
August 29-30, 2027 ROYAN
About ROYAN
Royan is an Atlantic resort at the mouth of the Gironde estuary, known for sandy beaches and distinctive postwar modernist architecture. Its bold concrete church, covered market, villas, and seafront reflect reconstruction after the Second World War. Coastal villages, vineyards, and estuary landscapes extend beyond the compact center.
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
- August 29, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- August 30, 2027 · Departure 02:00 · Overnight stay
August 30, 2027 CRUISING GARONNE RIVER
About CRUISING GARONNE RIVER
CRUISING GARONNE RIVER is a published scenic navigation or transit call rather than a conventional shore visit. The passage forms part of this Northern Europe route, with the surrounding waterway or coastline providing the principal view from aboard Star Explorer. Exact dates and times are retained below; no unlisted stop or activity has been inferred.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore experience is published for this scenic navigation or transit call. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final voyage program closer to departure.
Published call times
- August 30, 2027 · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 07:00
August 30, 2027 BORDEAUX
About BORDEAUX
BORDEAUX gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Unwind over exceptional glasses of blended red wines and fine French cuisine during an overnight Bordeaux port stay. This context places the destination within the Northern Europe route; exact call times and any experiences published for this sailing are listed 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
- August 30, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · 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
DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN to BORDEAUX aboard Star Explorer
On August 12-30 2027, Star Explorer sails 18 nights from DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN to BORDEAUX. The published route brings together BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND, LONDONDERRY / LISHAHALLY, KILLYBEGS, GALWAY, 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 23 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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