Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary
Star Explorer May 13-31 2027 Cruise & Offers
LISBON to LONDON / HMS BELFAST
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May 13-31 2027 ยท Voyage EX20270513-18D
Ports & shore experiences
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18 destination panels · 65 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 8 panels with planning notices
Official voyage overview
Sail from Lisbon to London on an extraordinary journey weaving through Portugal, Spain, France, and the UK. Explore Portugal’s coastal gems in Lisbon and Porto before tracing Spain’s northern shores from Vigo to the culinary capital of San Sebastián. In France, linger overnight in St. Jean de Luz and St. Malo and spend two nights in Bordeaux, savoring seaside elegance. Cruise the Seine to Rouen for an overnight, with Paris within easy reach. From the City of Light you can admire the Gothic grandeur of Notre-Dame, stroll the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, stand beneath the Eiffel Tower, or wander the Louvre’s vast galleries. Conclude in true small-ship style, sailing under Tower Bridge to berth beside HMS Belfast in the very heart of London.
May 13, 2027 LISBON
About LISBON
LISBON gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Sail from Lisbon to London on an extraordinary journey weaving through Portugal, Spain, France, and the UK. Explore Portugal’s coastal gems in Lisbon and Porto before tracing Spain’s northern shores from Vigo to the culinary capital of San Sebastián.
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
Published call times
- May 13, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 17:00
May 14, 2027 LEIXOES, PORTO
About LEIXOES, PORTO
LEIXOES, PORTO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Explore Portugal’s coastal gems in Lisbon and Porto before tracing Spain’s northern shores from Vigo to the culinary capital of San Sebastián. 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
- Porto Lexio, Porto on Your Own (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Porto Lexio, Oporto & River Cruise with Wine Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Porto Lexio, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Porto Lexio, Historic Guimaraes (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Porto Lexio, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Porto Lexio, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Porto Lexio, Riverfront Tram Ride (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Porto Lexio, Concierge Collection: Historic Oporto by Tuk Tuk (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Porto Lexio, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- May 14, 2027 · Arrival 11:00 · Departure 21:30
May 15, 2027 VIGO
About VIGO
VIGO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Explore Portugal’s coastal gems in Lisbon and Porto before tracing Spain’s northern shores from Vigo to the culinary capital of San Sebastián. 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
- Vigo, The Border Country (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Vigo, Combarro & Galician Mussel Farming (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Vigo, Santiago de Compostela With Conxuro (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Vigo, Wine Appreciation (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- May 15, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 15:00
May 16, 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, City Tour & Cider Mill (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Gijon, Oviedo and Cathedral (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Gijon, Fishing Villages Of The Western Asturian Coast (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
- Gijon, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Gijon, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Gijon, Asturian Cider Tour (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
Published call times
- May 16, 2027 · Arrival 14:00 · Departure 22:00
May 17, 2027 GEXTO, BILBAO
About GEXTO, BILBAO
GEXTO, BILBAO is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Bilbao Gourmet, Panoramic Bilbao Tour & Wineries & Vineyards of Rioja with Lunch. 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
- Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum & The Old Town (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Bilbao, An Afternoon in San Sabastian (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bilbao, Bilbao Gourmet (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bilbao, Old Quarter with Tapas Sampling (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bilbao, Wineries & Vineyards of Rioja with Lunch — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Bilbao, Beach & Medieval Village By Horseback (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bilbao, Panoramic Bilbao Tour (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- May 17, 2027 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 23:59
May 18, 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
- May 18, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
May 18-19, 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
- May 18, 2027 · Arrival 22:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- May 19, 2027 · Departure 16:00 · Overnight stay
May 20-21, 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
- May 20, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 08:00
- May 21, 2027 · Arrival 20:30 · Departure 21:30
May 20-21, 2027 BORDEAUX
About BORDEAUX
BORDEAUX gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Malo and spend two nights in Bordeaux, savoring seaside elegance. 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, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bordeaux, Medoc Vineyards (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Bordeaux, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bordeaux, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bordeaux, Bordeaux's Best Boulangeries — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Bordeaux, Gourmet Stroll with Kim — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Bordeaux, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- Bordeaux, Panoramic Bordeaux & It's New Wine Museum "La Cite Due Vin" (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Bordeaux, St. Emilion Vineyards & Village with Underground Monuments (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- May 20, 2027 · Arrival 08:45 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- May 21, 2027 · Departure 20:00 · Overnight stay
May 22, 2027 LA ROCHELLE/LA PALLICE
About LA ROCHELLE/LA PALLICE
LA ROCHELLE/LA PALLICE is a Windstar destination in France within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Biking on Re Island, Charming Re Island and St. Martin & City Tour with Food Market & Oyster 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
- La Rochelle, The Green Venice: Exceptional Ecosystem of the Poitevin Marshland (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- La Rochelle, La Rochelle City & WWII Kriegsmarine Bunker Visit (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- La Rochelle, City Tour with Food Market & Oyster Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- La Rochelle, Charming Re Island and St. Martin (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- La Rochelle, Biking on Re Island (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
Published call times
- May 22, 2027 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 17:00
May 23, 2027 LE PALAIS, BELLE LLE
About LE PALAIS, BELLE LLE
LE PALAIS, BELLE LLE is a Windstar destination in France within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Panoramic Belle Ile, Belle Ile & Oyster Tasting at Castel Clara & Hiking Port Jean. 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
- Le Palais, Discover the Eden Garden of Belle Ile (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Le Palais, Panoramic Belle Ile (Easy) — Easy activity
- Le Palais, Hiking Port Jean (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- Belle Ile & Oyster Tasting at Castel Clara — Easy-Moderate activity
Published call times
- May 23, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
May 24 & May 30, 2027 Sea Days
Published sea days aboard Star Explorer
The official Windstar timetable names no port call on May 24 & May 30, 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
- May 24, 2027 · No separately published port call
- May 30, 2027 · No separately published port call
May 25-26, 2027 ST. MALO
About ST. MALO
ST. MALO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Malo and spend two nights in Bordeaux, savoring seaside elegance. 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: Walking and Tasting St. Malo (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- St Malo: Mont St. Michel — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- St Malo: Oysters Of Cancale (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- St Malo: Hiking Cap Frehel (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
- St Malo: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- St Malo: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- St Malo: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
- St Malo: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
Published call times
- May 25, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- May 26, 2027 · Departure 12:00 · Overnight stay
May 27, 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, American Cemetery & Omaha Beach (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Caen, Caen & Its Castle, the City of William the Conqueror (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
- Caen, Early Departure: D-Day Landing in Normandy with Lunch (Moderate) — Moderate activity
- Caen, Norman Apples: From Tree to Bottle (Easy) — Easy activity
- Caen, Concierge Collection: Caen Memorial Museum with the Curator (Moderate) — Moderate activity
Published call times
- May 27, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:30
May 28, 2027 CRUISING SEINE RIVER
About CRUISING SEINE RIVER
CRUISING SEINE RIVER gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Cruise the Seine to Rouen for an overnight, with Paris within easy reach. 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 is published for this scenic navigation or transit call. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final voyage program closer to departure.
Published call times
- May 28, 2027 · Arrival 05:00 · Departure 07:30
May 28-29, 2027 PARIS/ROUEN
About PARIS/ROUEN
PARIS/ROUEN gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Cruise the Seine to Rouen for an overnight, with Paris within easy reach. 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
- May 28, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
- May 29, 2027 · Departure 22:30 · Overnight stay
May 31, 2027 CRUISING THAMES RIVER
About CRUISING THAMES RIVER
CRUISING THAMES 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
- May 31, 2027 · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 08:00
May 31, 2027 LONDON / HMS BELFAST
About LONDON / HMS BELFAST
LONDON / HMS BELFAST gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Sail from Lisbon to London on an extraordinary journey weaving through Portugal, Spain, France, and the UK. Conclude in true small-ship style, sailing under Tower Bridge to berth beside HMS Belfast in the very heart of London.
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
- May 31, 2027 · Arrival 08:30 · 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
LISBON to LONDON / HMS BELFAST aboard Star Explorer
On May 13-31 2027, Star Explorer sails 18 nights from LISBON to LONDON / HMS BELFAST. The published route brings together LEIXOES, PORTO, VIGO, GIJON, GEXTO, BILBAO, 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 22 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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