Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary

Star Explorer January 6-15 2027 Cruise & Offers

BARCELONA to BARCELONA

VoyageEX20270106-9D DatesJanuary 6-15 2027 Duration9 nights ShipStar Explorer

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Star Explorer January 6-15 2027 route map from BARCELONA to BARCELONA
Star Explorer · Voyage EX20270106-9D · BARCELONA to BARCELONA · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

January 6-15 2027 ยท Voyage EX20270106-9D

Ports & shore experiences

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7 destination panels · 55 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 1 panel with planning notices

Official voyage overview

Embrace the essence of Spain on a voyage along its splendid coasts in off-peak season combined with a special journey on land to explore Madrid.Cornering the southern tip of Iberia, you’ll be captivated by the imposing heights and legend of Gibraltar. In Costa del Sol’s temperate Málaga, you may find yourself sampling local delicacies seated comfortably at outdoor cafés. From uncrowded galleries adorned with Picasso’s work, to the architectural wonders of Gaudi in Barcelona, you’ll gaze in delight at every turn. Traveling via high-speed train between Barcelona and Madrid, you’ll have four nights to take in the capital’s vibrant culture and rich history, with a 5-star hotel as your home base. Exclusive experiences such as early entry to the renowned Prado Museum and a flamenco dinner show at Spain’s only Michelin-starred tablao restaurant, complete this unforgettable journey.

January 6, January 7 & January 15, 2027 BARCELONA Spain · 3-day overnight call · 10 listed experiences

About BARCELONA

BARCELONA gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. From uncrowded galleries adorned with Picasso’s work, to the architectural wonders of Gaudi in Barcelona, you’ll gaze in delight at every turn. Traveling via high-speed train between Barcelona and Madrid, you’ll have four nights to take in the capital’s vibrant culture and rich history, with a 5-star hotel as your home base.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Windstar Hotel (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Airport (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Windstar Hotel (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Airport (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Barcelona, Barcelona Sights & Tapas — Strenuous activity
  • Barcelona, Gaudi’s Barcelona & Parc Guell (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • January 6, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • January 7, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 16:00 · Overnight stay
  • January 15, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Disembarkation
January 8, 2027 VALENCIA Spain · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 9 listed experiences

About VALENCIA

VALENCIA is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Mediterranean 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 experiences currently listed

  • Valencia, The Oceanographic: Behind the Scenes (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Valencia, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Valencia, Requena Caves & Wine Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Valencia, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Valencia, Valencia Highlights (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Valencia, Biking in Valencia (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Valencia, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Valencia, Discover the Charm of Paella in Barraca
  • Valencia, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • January 8, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
January 9, 2027 CARTAGENA, SPAIN Spain · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 15:00 · 6 listed experiences

About CARTAGENA, SPAIN

CARTAGENA, SPAIN gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Embrace the essence of Spain on a voyage along its splendid coasts in off-peak season combined with a special journey on land to explore Madrid.Cornering the southern tip of Iberia, you’ll be captivated by the imposing heights and legend of Gibraltar.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Cartagena Highlights and the Roman Theatre (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Cartagena, Concierge Collection: The Spanish Horse (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Cartagena, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Cartagena on Foot & Tapas Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Cartagena, Journey to Murcia (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Cartagena, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • January 9, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 15:00
January 10, 2027 GIBRALTAR Gibraltar · Arrival 13:00 · Departure 22:00 · 7 listed experiences

About GIBRALTAR

GIBRALTAR gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Embrace the essence of Spain on a voyage along its splendid coasts in off-peak season combined with a special journey on land to explore Madrid.Cornering the southern tip of Iberia, you’ll be captivated by the imposing heights and legend of Gibraltar.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Gibraltar: Gibraltar Highlights (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Gibraltar, Exclusive Mayor’s Parlour & Hidden Gems of Gibraltar (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Gibraltar: City Under Seige (Moderate) — Strenuous activity
  • Gibraltar: Gibraltar Walking Tour Upper Rock (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Gibraltar, Sunset Luxury Yacht Experience (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Gibraltar, Concierge Collection: Panoramic E-Bike (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Gibraltar, Luxury Yacht Experience (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • January 10, 2027 · Arrival 13:00 · Departure 22:00
January 11-12, 2027 MALAGA Spain · 2-day overnight call · 13 listed experiences

About MALAGA

MALAGA is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Malaga Panoramic Tour, Malaga & Picasso Walking Tour & Cooking Paella in Malaga. 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

  • Malaga, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Malaga, Beyond Ordinary: Private Alhambra Tour with Lunch for 2 (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Malaga by Segway (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Malaga, Concierge Collection: Cooking Paella in Malaga (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Malaga, Deluxe Mijas & Spanish Tapas (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Malaga, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Malaga, Cordoba & Its Famous Mosque-Cathedral (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Malaga, Beyond Ordinary: Private Alhambra Tour with Lunch for 4 (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Malaga & Picasso Walking Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Malaga, Concierge Collection: Culture and Tapas in the Heart of Malaga (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Malaga, Malaga Panoramic Tour (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Malaga, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Malaga, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • January 11, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • January 12, 2027 · Departure 18:00 · Overnight stay
January 13, 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 January 13, 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

  • January 13, 2027 · No separately published port call
January 14, 2027 PALMA DE MALLORCA Spain · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 10 listed experiences

About PALMA DE MALLORCA

PALMA DE MALLORCA is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include City Sights, Palma by Segway & Soller Train Ride. 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

  • Palma de Mallorca, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Valldemossa Village & Chopin with Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Drach Caves (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, City Sights (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Soller Train Ride (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Hidden Courtyards of Palma (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Palm de Mallorca, Palma by Segway (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • January 14, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00

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

BARCELONA to BARCELONA aboard Star Explorer

On January 6-15 2027, Star Explorer sails 9 nights from BARCELONA to BARCELONA. The published route brings together BARCELONA, VALENCIA, CARTAGENA, SPAIN, GIBRALTAR, 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 9 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 6-15 2027: is Voyage EX20270106-9D right for you?

This 9-night voyage aboard Star Explorer sails BARCELONA to BARCELONA, with calls including VALENCIA, CARTAGENA, GIBRALTAR, and MALAGA and 1 published sea day. Voyage EX20270106-9D 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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Questions travelers ask

Why book Star Explorer Voyage EX20270106-9D with Deluxe Cruises?

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What should travelers compare for Voyage EX20270106-9D?

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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 EX20270106-9D 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 EX20270106-9D: 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.