Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary

Star Explorer January 30-February 14 2027 Cruise & Offers

VENICE to BARCELONA

VoyageEX20270130-15D DatesJanuary 30-February 14 2027 Duration15 nights ShipStar Explorer

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Star Explorer January 30-February 14 2027 route map from VENICE to BARCELONA
Star Explorer · Voyage EX20270130-15D · VENICE to BARCELONA · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

January 30-February 14 2027 ยท Voyage EX20270130-15D

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.

11 destination panels · 59 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 2 panels with planning notices

Official voyage overview

Explore the Mediterranean shores during the quiet season for a different perspective. Sail along both sides of the Adriatic and trace the French Riviera and Spanish coasts during this 15-day journey with overnight port stays in Dubrovnik, Livorno (Florence) and Barcelona. Wander St. Mark's Square as you choose your favorite Venetian cafe table. Immerse yourself in Dubrovnik's highly acclaimed Red Museum exhibits and learn about Yugoslavian daily life. Meander through Pompeii's restored villas and lanes without crowds or stifling summer humidity. Discover the perfect balance of tart, Tuscan wine acidity paired with decadent pasta dishes in Florence and Capri. Delve into the abstraction of modern art and Matisse's intense colors as you stroll through Nice's elegant contemporary art museums and visit tiny shops. Indulge in tapas tastings and cocktails along Barcelona's las Ramblas.

January 30-31, 2027 VENICE Italy · 2-day overnight call · 2 listed experiences

About VENICE

VENICE is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Canals of Venice, Mask Making Experience & St Marks Square & Islands of Venetian Lagoon - Murano & Burano. 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

  • Venice, Mask Making Experience & St Marks Square — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Venice, Islands of Venetian Lagoon - Murano & Burano (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • January 30, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • January 31, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 15:30 · Overnight stay
February 1, 2027 ZADAR Croatia · Arrival 07:30 · Departure 18:00 · 9 listed experiences

About ZADAR

ZADAR is a Windstar destination in Croatia within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Wine and Salt Stories, Zadar by Tuk Tuk & Flavors & Sights of Zadar. 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

  • Zadar Highlights & Rural Estate Visit (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Zadar, Flavors & Sights of Zadar (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Zadar, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Zadar, Wine and Salt Stories (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Zadar, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Zadar, Dalmatian Origins & Sibenik (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Zadar, Zadar by Tuk Tuk (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Zadar, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Zadar, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • February 1, 2027 · Arrival 07:30 · Departure 18:00
February 2-3, 2027 DUBROVNIK Croatia · 2-day overnight call · 11 listed experiences

About DUBROVNIK

DUBROVNIK gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Sail along both sides of the Adriatic and trace the French Riviera and Spanish coasts during this 15-day journey with overnight port stays in Dubrovnik, Livorno (Florence) and Barcelona. Immerse yourself in Dubrovnik's highly acclaimed Red Museum exhibits and learn about Yugoslavian daily life.

Shore experiences currently listed

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

Published call times

  • February 2, 2027 · Arrival 13:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • February 3, 2027 · Departure 18:00 · Overnight stay
February 4, 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 February 4, 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

  • February 4, 2027 · No separately published port call
February 5, 2027 MESSINA, TAORMINA Italy · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 15:00 · 7 listed experiences

About MESSINA, TAORMINA

MESSINA, TAORMINA is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Messina Walking Tour, 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

  • Messina, In the Steps of the Godfather (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Messina, Scenic Mt Etna (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Messina, Concierge Collection: Wine Tasting at Gambino Winery (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Messina, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Messina, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Messina, Messina Walking Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Messina, Classic Taormina (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • February 5, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 15:00
February 6, 2027 NAPLES Italy · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · 6 listed experiences

About NAPLES

NAPLES is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Pompei, Herculaneum & Naples City Tour. 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

  • Naples, Royal Palace of Caserta — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Naples, Herculaneum — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Naples, Pompei — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Naples, Concierge Collection, Half Day Private Car with Guide — Easy activity
  • Naples, Naples City Tour — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Naples, Concierge Collection, Half Day Private Van with Guide — Easy activity

Published call times

  • February 6, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00
February 7, 2027 CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME Italy · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00

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

  • February 7, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
February 8-9, 2027 LIVORNO Italy · 2-day overnight call · 9 listed experiences

About LIVORNO

LIVORNO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Sail along both sides of the Adriatic and trace the French Riviera and Spanish coasts during this 15-day journey with overnight port stays in Dubrovnik, Livorno (Florence) and Barcelona.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Livorno, Florence Full Day with Accademia & Santa Croce Church (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Livorno, Truffle Hunting with Lunch — Moderate activity
  • Livorno, Lucca, the Fortress City & Pisa (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Livorno, Full Day Private Van with Guide – Florence (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Livorno, Florence On Your Own (Moderate-Strenuous) — Easy activity
  • Livorno, Full Day Private Van (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Livorno, Siena & San Gimignano Full Day with Wine Tasting and Lunch — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Livorno, Tuscany Countryside & Montecarlo di Lucca & Lunch & Il Poggio Farmhouse w/ Lunch (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Livorno, Half Day Private Van (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • February 8, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • February 9, 2027 · Departure 22:00 · Overnight stay
February 10, 2027 GENOA Italy · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00 · 3 listed experiences

About GENOA

GENOA is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Panoramic Genoa, Genoa Unesco Museums & Local Market & Rapallo Foodie Tour & Pesto Making with Guido. 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

  • Concierge Collection: Rapallo Foodie Tour & Pesto Making with Guido — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Genoa, Genoa Unesco Museums & Local Market — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Genoa, Panoramic Genoa — Easy activity

Published call times

  • February 10, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00
February 11-12, 2027 NICE France · 2-day overnight call · 9 listed experiences

About NICE

NICE gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Delve into the abstraction of modern art and Matisse's intense colors as you stroll through Nice's elegant contemporary art museums and visit tiny shops. 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

  • Nice, St Paul De Vence (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Nice, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Nice, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Nice, Concierge Collection: Full day Private VAN & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Nice, Eze & Villa Rothschild (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Nice, Monaco and Monte Carlo (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate activity
  • Nice, Concierge Collection: Old Antibes & Absinthe Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Nice, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Nice, Nice Walking Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • February 11, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • February 12, 2027 · Departure 13:00 · Overnight stay
February 13-14, 2027 BARCELONA Spain · 2-day overnight call · 3 listed experiences

About BARCELONA

BARCELONA gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Sail along both sides of the Adriatic and trace the French Riviera and Spanish coasts during this 15-day journey with overnight port stays in Dubrovnik, Livorno (Florence) and Barcelona. Indulge in tapas tastings and cocktails along Barcelona's las Ramblas.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Barcelona, Barcelona Sights & Tapas — Strenuous activity
  • Barcelona, Gaudi’s Barcelona & Parc Guell (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate activity
  • Barcelona, Vilarnau Cava Winery & Barcelona (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • February 13, 2027 · Arrival 13:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • February 14, 2027 · Disembarkation · Overnight stay

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 BARCELONA aboard Star Explorer

On January 30-February 14 2027, Star Explorer sails 15 nights from VENICE to BARCELONA. The published route brings together VENICE, ZADAR, DUBROVNIK, 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 15 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Star Explorer January 30-February 14 2027: is Voyage EX20270130-15D right for you?

This 15-night voyage aboard Star Explorer sails VENICE to BARCELONA, with calls including ZADAR, DUBROVNIK, Sea Days, and MESSINA and 1 published sea day. Voyage EX20270130-15D 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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Why book Star Explorer Voyage EX20270130-15D with Deluxe Cruises?

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What should travelers compare for Voyage EX20270130-15D?

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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 January itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this January 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 EX20270130-15D 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 EX20270130-15D: 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.