Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary
Star Explorer August 22-September 15 2027 Cruise & Offers
PARIS/ROUEN to BARCELONA
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August 22-September 15 2027 ยท Voyage EX20270822-24D
Ports & shore experiences
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24 destination panels · 99 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 10 panels with planning notices
Official voyage overview
Uncover a wealth of treasures on a remarkable voyage from Paris, France to Barcelona, Spain, enriched by multiple overnight port stays. Your journey begins with an overnight stay in Rouen, offering time to explore Paris's iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the charming Montmartre district. From there, sail down the western coast of France, where four days among Bordeaux's vineyards await, providing a perfect opportunity for exploration and wine tasting. In St. Malo, walk along the medieval fortifications, delving into the city's storied maritime past. As the cruise continues through the Iberian Peninsula, experience Bilbao, renowned for its contemporary art and architecture. In Seville, marvel at the grandeur of the Alcázar and soak in the vibrant-historic city. The adventure extends to Tangier, where the exotic charm of Moroccan souks and promise a truly immersive experience.
August 22-23, 2027 PARIS/ROUEN
About PARIS/ROUEN
PARIS/ROUEN gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Uncover a wealth of treasures on a remarkable voyage from Paris, France to Barcelona, Spain, enriched by multiple overnight port stays. Your journey begins with an overnight stay in Rouen, offering time to explore Paris's iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the charming Montmartre district.
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 22, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- August 23, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 20:45 · Overnight stay
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 23, 2027 · Arrival 21:00 · Departure 23:59
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 gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Malo, walk along the medieval fortifications, delving into the city's storied maritime past. 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
- 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 28, 2027 Sea Days
Published sea days aboard Star Explorer
The official Windstar timetable names no port call on 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 28, 2027 · No separately published port call
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 30-31, 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 31, 2027 · Arrival 19:00 · Departure 20:00
August 30-31, 2027 BORDEAUX
About BORDEAUX
BORDEAUX gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. From there, sail down the western coast of France, where four days among Bordeaux's vineyards await, providing a perfect opportunity for exploration and wine tasting. 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
- Bordeaux, Bordeaux's Best Boulangeries — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Bordeaux, Medoc Vineyards (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Bordeaux, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bordeaux, Concierge Collection: Food & Wine pairing dinner at Chateau de Ferrand (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Bordeaux, Gourmet Stroll with Kim — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Bordeaux, St. Emilion Vineyards & Village with Underground Monuments (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Bordeaux, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bordeaux, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bordeaux, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- August 30, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- August 31, 2027 · Departure 18:00 · Overnight stay
September 1-2, 2027 SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, BIARRITZ
About SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, BIARRITZ
Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a Basque fishing harbor with a sheltered beach, red-and-white houses, markets, and royal history. Nearby Biarritz adds grand seaside architecture, surfing culture, and dramatic Atlantic viewpoints. Together they introduce France’s Basque coast through maritime traditions, regional food, elegant resorts, and a strong local identity.
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
- September 1, 2027 · Arrival 13:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- September 2, 2027 · Departure 06:00 · Overnight stay
September 2, 2027 PASAIA / PASEJES
About PASAIA / PASEJES
Pasaia is a historic Basque harbor set within a narrow natural inlet near San Sebastián. Waterfront houses, fishing traditions, shipbuilding heritage, and small pedestrian streets line the protected channel. The port offers an intimate maritime setting, while nearby San Sebastián adds elegant architecture, beaches, and renowned Basque cuisine.
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
- September 2, 2027 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 22:00
September 3, 2027 GEXTO, BILBAO
About GEXTO, BILBAO
GEXTO, BILBAO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. As the cruise continues through the Iberian Peninsula, experience Bilbao, renowned for its contemporary art and architecture. 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
- Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bilbao, Wineries & Vineyards of Rioja with Lunch — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Bilbao, An Afternoon in San Sabastian (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Bilbao, Panoramic Bilbao Tour (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum & The Old Town (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Bilbao, Old Quarter with Tapas Sampling (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bilbao, Bilbao Gourmet (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bilbao, Beach & Medieval Village By Horseback (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
Published call times
- September 3, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
September 4, 2027 GIJON
About GIJON
GIJON is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Oviedo and Cathedral, Asturian Cider Tour & City Tour & Cider Mill. 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
- Gijon, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Gijon, Fishing Villages Of The Western Asturian Coast (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Gijon, City Tour & Cider Mill (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Gijon, Oviedo and Cathedral (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Gijon, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Gijon, Asturian Cider Tour (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
Published call times
- September 4, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:00
September 5, 2027 VIGO
About VIGO
VIGO is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Wine Appreciation, The Border Country & Combarro & Galician Mussel Farming. 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
- Vigo, Santiago de Compostela With Conxuro (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Vigo, Wine Appreciation (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Vigo, The Border Country (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Vigo, Combarro & Galician Mussel Farming (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- September 5, 2027 · Arrival 13:30 · Departure 22:00
September 6, 2027 LEIXOES, PORTO
About LEIXOES, PORTO
LEIXOES, PORTO is a Windstar destination in Portugal within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Porto on Your Own, Historic Guimaraes & Oporto & River Cruise with Wine 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
- Porto Lexio, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Porto Lexio, Riverfront Tram Ride (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Porto Lexio, Oporto & River Cruise with Wine Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Porto Lexio, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Porto Lexio, Concierge Collection: Historic Oporto by Tuk Tuk (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Porto Lexio, Porto on Your Own (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Porto Lexio, Historic Guimaraes (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- September 6, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 14:00
September 7-8, 2027 LISBON
About LISBON
LISBON is a Windstar destination in Portugal within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Highlights with Transfer to Airport, Half Day Private Car & Guide & Half Day Private Van & Guide. 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
- Lisbon, Highlights with Transfer to Airport (Easy) — Easy activity
- Lisbon, Majestic Sintras & Cascais With Transfer to Windstar Hotel (Easy) — Moderate activity
- Lisbon, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Lisbon, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Lisbon, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Lisbon, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- September 7, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- September 8, 2027 · Departure 11:00 · Overnight stay
September 9, 2027 CRUISING GUADALQUIVIR RIVER
About CRUISING GUADALQUIVIR RIVER
CRUISING GUADALQUIVIR 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
- September 9, 2027 · Arrival 13:00 · Departure 17:00
September 9-10, 2027 SEVILLE
About SEVILLE
SEVILLE gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. In Seville, marvel at the grandeur of the Alcázar and soak in the vibrant-historic city. 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
- Seville, A Day in Seville (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Seville, Jerez & Cellars (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Seville, Authentic Tapas & Rivercruise in Seville (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Seville, Flamenco Show in El Arenal with Dinner (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Seville, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN with Driverguide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Sevilla and Tapas — Easy-Moderate activity
- Seville, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR with Driverguide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Seville, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR with Driverguide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Seville, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN with Driverguide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- September 9, 2027 · Arrival 18:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- September 10, 2027 · Departure 16:30 · Overnight stay
September 11, 2027 TANGIER
About TANGIER
TANGIER gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. The adventure extends to Tangier, where the exotic charm of Moroccan souks and promise a truly immersive experience. 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
- Tangier, Tantalizing Tangier & Tetouan (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Tangier, Concierge Collection: Cooking Class at the Blue Door (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Tangier, Tetouan UNESCO World Heritage (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Tangier, Tangier on Foot (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Tangier: Cap Spartel & Asilah Highlights Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Tangier, The Blue City of Chaouen (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
Published call times
- September 11, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 21:00
September 12, 2027 MARBELLA / PURTO BANUS
About MARBELLA / PURTO BANUS
Marbella and Puerto Banús represent two sides of Spain’s Costa del Sol. Marbella’s whitewashed old town centers on flower-filled lanes and Plaza de los Naranjos, while Puerto Banús is known for its marina and waterfront life. Beaches and the Sierra Blanca mountains frame this polished Mediterranean setting.
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
- September 12, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00
September 13, 2027 CARTAGENA, SPAIN
About CARTAGENA, SPAIN
CARTAGENA, SPAIN gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Uncover a wealth of treasures on a remarkable voyage from Paris, France to Barcelona, Spain, enriched by multiple overnight port stays. 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
- Cartagena, Journey to Murcia (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Cartagena, Cartagena by e-Bike — Moderate activity
- Cartagena on Foot & Tapas Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Cartagena, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Cartagena, Concierge Collection: The Spanish Horse (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Cartagena Highlights and the Roman Theatre (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Cartagena, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- September 13, 2027 · Arrival 12:00 · Departure 18:00
September 14, 2027 VALENCIA
About VALENCIA
VALENCIA is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Biking in Valencia, Requena Caves & Wine Tasting & Valencia Highlights. 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
- September 14, 2027 · Arrival 09:30 · Departure 18:00
September 15, 2027 BARCELONA
About BARCELONA
BARCELONA gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Uncover a wealth of treasures on a remarkable voyage from Paris, France to Barcelona, Spain, enriched by multiple overnight port stays. 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
- September 15, 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
PARIS/ROUEN to BARCELONA aboard Star Explorer
On August 22-September 15 2027, Star Explorer sails 24 nights from PARIS/ROUEN to BARCELONA. The published route brings together PARIS/ROUEN, CRUISING SEINE RIVER, HONFLEUR, 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 31 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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