Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary

Star Explorer August 4-12 2027 Cruise & Offers

LEITH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND to DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN

VoyageEX20270804-8D DatesAugust 4-12 2027 Duration8 nights ShipStar Explorer

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Star Explorer August 4-12 2027 route map from LEITH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND to DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN
Star Explorer · Voyage EX20270804-8D · LEITH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND to DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

August 4-12 2027 ยท Voyage EX20270804-8D

Ports & shore experiences

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9 destination panels · 36 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 3 panels with planning notices

Official voyage overview

From the pubs of Dublin to the castles of Edinburgh, this immersive cruise to Scotland journeys through hills and highlands, idyllic islands, and lyrical landscapes. Here in the land of good Scotch and great golf, astonishing natural beauty meets refined elegance in beautiful ports and quaint marinas, with ancient sites like Skara Brae offering a glimpse into Scotland's earliest history. Celebrate Scotland's iconic past and lively present – and toast the spirit of the Emerald Isle.

August 4, 2027 LEITH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND United Kingdom · Departure 20:00

About LEITH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

LEITH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. From the pubs of Dublin to the castles of Edinburgh, this immersive cruise to Scotland journeys through hills and highlands, idyllic islands, and lyrical landscapes. Here in the land of good Scotch and great golf, astonishing natural beauty meets refined elegance in beautiful ports and quaint marinas, with ancient sites like Skara Brae offering a glimpse into Scotland's earliest history.

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 4, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 20:00
August 5, 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 August 5, 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 5, 2027 · No separately published port call
August 6, 2027 INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND United Kingdom · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 21:00 · 6 listed experiences

About INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND

INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. From the pubs of Dublin to the castles of Edinburgh, this immersive cruise to Scotland journeys through hills and highlands, idyllic islands, and lyrical landscapes. Here in the land of good Scotch and great golf, astonishing natural beauty meets refined elegance in beautiful ports and quaint marinas, with ancient sites like Skara Brae offering a glimpse into Scotland's earliest history.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Invergordon, The Ultimate Loch Ness Outlander Experience (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Invergordon, Highland Cow Experience at Rothiemurchus Estate — Moderate activity
  • Invergordon, Glenmorangie Distillery Tour & Tasting — Moderate activity
  • Invergordon, Cawdor Castle & Culloden (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Invergordon, Dunrobin Castle & Lovely Dornoch (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Invergordon, Loch Ness Cruise & Historic Urquhart Castle (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • August 6, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 21:00
August 7, 2027 KIRKWALL, SCOTLAND United Kingdom · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00 · 6 listed experiences

About KIRKWALL, SCOTLAND

KIRKWALL, SCOTLAND gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. From the pubs of Dublin to the castles of Edinburgh, this immersive cruise to Scotland journeys through hills and highlands, idyllic islands, and lyrical landscapes. Here in the land of good Scotch and great golf, astonishing natural beauty meets refined elegance in beautiful ports and quaint marinas, with ancient sites like Skara Brae offering a glimpse into Scotland's earliest history.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Kirkwall, Orkney Treasures (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Kirkwall, Mull Head Nature Reserve & Deerness Distillery — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Kirkwall on Foot — Moderate activity
  • Kirkwall, Sites of the South Isles with a Taste of Orkney (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Kirkwall, Concierge Collection: Best of Kirkwall by Deluxe E-Bike — Strenuous activity
  • Kirkwall, Highland Park Distillery & Orkney Churches (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • August 7, 2027 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00
August 8, 2027 ULLAPOOL United Kingdom · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 16:00 · 6 listed experiences

About ULLAPOOL

ULLAPOOL is a Windstar destination in United Kingdom within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Scenic Assynt, Loch Broom RIB Adventure & Summer Isles RIB Adventure. 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

  • Ullapool, Scenic Assynt (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Ullapool, Exclusive Foulis Castle and Highland Hospitality — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Ullapool, Loch Broom RIB Adventure — Moderate activity
  • Ullapool, Walk in Corrieshalloch Gorge & Coul House — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Ullapool, Knocking Crag - Heart of the Geopark (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Ullapool, Summer Isles RIB Adventure — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • August 8, 2027 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 16:00
August 9, 2027 TOBERMORY, SCOTLAND United Kingdom · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 16:00 · 6 listed experiences

About TOBERMORY, SCOTLAND

TOBERMORY, SCOTLAND gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. From the pubs of Dublin to the castles of Edinburgh, this immersive cruise to Scotland journeys through hills and highlands, idyllic islands, and lyrical landscapes. Here in the land of good Scotch and great golf, astonishing natural beauty meets refined elegance in beautiful ports and quaint marinas, with ancient sites like Skara Brae offering a glimpse into Scotland's earliest history.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Tobermory, Aros Park Coastal Walk — Strenuous activity
  • Tobermory, Wildlife of Mull (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Tobermory: Mull's Duart Castle — Moderate activity
  • Tobermory, Haggis Making on the Isle of Mull — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Tobermory, Traditional Weaving on the Inner Hebrides (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Tobermory: Iona Abbey & Scenic Mull with Lunch — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • August 9, 2027 · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 16:00
August 10, 2027 LONDONDERRY / LISHAHALLY United Kingdom · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 5 listed experiences

About LONDONDERRY / LISHAHALLY

LONDONDERRY / LISHAHALLY is a Windstar destination in United Kingdom within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include The Walled City of Derry, Delightful Derry & Irish Coffee & Glenveagh National Park by E-Bike. 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

  • Londonderry, Glenveagh National Park by E-Bike (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Londonderry, A Visit to Bushmills Distillery (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Londonderry, Inishowen Peninsula Scenic Drive (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Londonderry, Delightful Derry & Irish Coffee (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Londonderry, The Walled City of Derry (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • August 10, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
August 11, 2027 DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN Isle of Man · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00 · 7 listed experiences

About DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN

DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Celebrate Scotland's iconic past and lively present – and toast the spirit of the Emerald Isle. 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

  • Isle of Man, Peel, Tynwald & Manx Farm Traditions — Moderate activity
  • Isle of Man, Castle Rushen & Vintage Steam Train (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Isle of Man, Isle of Man Coastal Hike — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Isle of Man, Victorian Douglas on Foot — Moderate activity
  • Isle of Man, Cregnaesh & The Sound (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Isle of Man, Isle of Man & Snaefall Mountain Railway (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Isle of Man, Historic Peel & The Royal Manx Show — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • August 11, 2027 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00
August 12, 2027 DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN Ireland · Arrival 07:00

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 · 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

LEITH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND to DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN aboard Star Explorer

On August 4-12 2027, Star Explorer sails 8 nights from LEITH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND to DUN LAOGHAIRE, DUBLIN. The published route brings together INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND, KIRKWALL, SCOTLAND, ULLAPOOL, TOBERMORY, SCOTLAND, 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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