Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary

Star Explorer January 6-30 2027 Cruise & Offers

BARCELONA to VENICE

VoyageEX20270106-24D DatesJanuary 6-30 2027 Duration24 nights ShipStar Explorer

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Star Explorer January 6-30 2027 route map from BARCELONA to VENICE
Star Explorer · Voyage EX20270106-24D · BARCELONA to VENICE · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

January 6-30 2027 ยท Voyage EX20270106-24D

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.

16 destination panels · 116 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 2 panels with planning notices

Official voyage overview

Embark on a quiet-season adventure along the Mediterranean's southern shores as you sail through the Adriatic to Gibraltar. Sail between Venice’s Grand Canal to Barcelona's hallmark baroque and gothic architecture. Take in the beauty of Croatia in the winter and enjoy stunning landscapes dusted with snow, seasonal markets, and authentic tranquil old towns. Hone your pizza-making skills in Naples or head inland for ancient artwork in Pompeii's ghostly ruins. Partake in wine tastings and stand close to Roman and Florentine artifacts like Michelangelo’s David. Browse Nice artisan shops rich in handcrafted carvings and fine clothing, then enjoy lunches at trendy French restaurants.

January 6, January 7, January 15 & January 16, 2027 BARCELONA Spain · 4-day overnight call · 11 listed experiences

About BARCELONA

BARCELONA gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Sail between Venice’s Grand Canal to Barcelona's hallmark baroque and gothic architecture. 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

  • Barcelona, Barcelona Sights & Tapas — Strenuous activity
  • Barcelona, Gaudi’s Barcelona & Parc Guell (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate activity
  • Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Airport (Strenuous) — Strenuous 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 Windstar Hotel (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Barcelona, Vilarnau Cava Winery & Barcelona (Moderate) — 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 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • January 16, 2027 · Departure 16:00 · Overnight stay
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, 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, Discover the Charm of Paella in Barraca
  • Valencia, The Oceanographic: Behind the Scenes (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous 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, 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 is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Journey to Murcia, Cartagena on Foot & Tapas Tasting & Cartagena Highlights and the Roman Theatre. 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

  • Cartagena, Concierge Collection: The Spanish Horse (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Cartagena on Foot & Tapas Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Cartagena, Journey to Murcia (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Cartagena Highlights and the Roman Theatre (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Cartagena, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (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. Embark on a quiet-season adventure along the Mediterranean's southern shores as you sail through the Adriatic to Gibraltar. 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

  • Gibraltar, Exclusive Mayor’s Parlour & Hidden Gems of Gibraltar (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Gibraltar, Luxury Yacht Experience (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Gibraltar: Gibraltar Highlights (Moderate) — Moderate 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

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 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, 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
  • Malaga, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Malaga, Beyond Ordinary: Private Alhambra Tour with Lunch for 2 (Moderate) — Moderate 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

Published call times

  • January 11, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • January 12, 2027 · Departure 18:00 · Overnight stay
January 13 & January 25, 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 & January 25, 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 25, 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
January 17-18, 2027 NICE France · 2-day overnight call · 9 listed experiences

About NICE

NICE gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Browse Nice artisan shops rich in handcrafted carvings and fine clothing, then enjoy lunches at trendy French restaurants. 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, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Nice, Nice Walking Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Nice, Monaco and Monte Carlo (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate activity
  • Nice, Concierge Collection: Old Antibes & Absinthe Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Nice, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Nice, Eze & Villa Rothschild (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Nice, St Paul De Vence (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Nice, Concierge Collection: Full day Private VAN & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Nice, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • January 17, 2027 · Arrival 16:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • January 18, 2027 · Departure 22:00 · Overnight stay
January 19, 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, Panoramic Genoa — Easy activity
  • Genoa, Genoa Unesco Museums & Local Market — Moderate-Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • January 19, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00
January 20-21, 2027 LIVORNO Italy · 2-day overnight call · 9 listed experiences

About LIVORNO

LIVORNO is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Truffle Hunting with Lunch, Half Day Private Van & Tuscany Countryside & Montecarlo di Lucca & Lunch & Il Poggio. 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

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

Published call times

  • January 20, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • January 21, 2027 · Departure 18:00 · Overnight stay
January 22, 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

  • January 22, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
January 23, 2027 NAPLES Italy · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00 · 6 listed experiences

About NAPLES

NAPLES gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Hone your pizza-making skills in Naples or head inland for ancient artwork in Pompeii's ghostly ruins. 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

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

Published call times

  • January 23, 2027 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00
January 24, 2027 MESSINA, TAORMINA Italy · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 18:00 · 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, Scenic Mt Etna (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Messina, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Messina, Messina Walking Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Messina, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Messina, Concierge Collection: Wine Tasting at Gambino Winery (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Messina, In the Steps of the Godfather (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Messina, Classic Taormina (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • January 24, 2027 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 18:00
January 26-27, 2027 DUBROVNIK Croatia · 2-day overnight call · 11 listed experiences

About DUBROVNIK

DUBROVNIK is a Windstar destination in Croatia within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Lemon Gardens Experience, Old Town Highlights & Old Town Walking 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

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

Published call times

  • January 26, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • January 27, 2027 · Departure 12:30 · Overnight stay
January 28, 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, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Zadar, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Zadar, Dalmatian Origins & Sibenik (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Zadar, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Zadar, Wine and Salt Stories (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Zadar, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Zadar Highlights & Rural Estate Visit (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Zadar, Flavors & Sights of Zadar (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Zadar, Zadar by Tuk Tuk (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity

Published call times

  • January 28, 2027 · Arrival 07:30 · Departure 18:00
January 29-30, 2027 VENICE Italy · 2-day overnight call · 6 listed experiences

About VENICE

VENICE gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Sail between Venice’s Grand Canal to Barcelona's hallmark baroque and gothic architecture. 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

  • Venice, Baroque Night in Venice ( Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Venice, Mask Making Experience & St Marks Square — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Venice, Canals of Venice (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Venice, Concierge Collection: Gondola Serenade (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Venice, Historic Venice and Doges Palace (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Venice, Islands of Venetian Lagoon - Murano & Burano (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • January 29, 2027 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • January 30, 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

BARCELONA to VENICE aboard Star Explorer

On January 6-30 2027, Star Explorer sails 24 nights from BARCELONA to VENICE. 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 23 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 6-30 2027: is Voyage EX20270106-24D right for you?

This 24-night voyage aboard Star Explorer sails BARCELONA to VENICE, with calls including VALENCIA, CARTAGENA, GIBRALTAR, and MALAGA and 1 published sea day. Voyage EX20270106-24D 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 EX20270106-24D with Deluxe Cruises?

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What should travelers compare for Voyage EX20270106-24D?

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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 EX20270106-24D 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 EX20270106-24D: 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.