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Star Explorer September 15-23 2027 Cruise & Offers

BARCELONA to CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME

VoyageEX20270915-8D DatesSeptember 15-23 2027 Duration8 nights ShipStar Explorer

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Star Explorer · Voyage EX20270915-8D · BARCELONA to CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

September 15-23 2027 ยท Voyage EX20270915-8D

Ports & shore experiences

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9 destination panels · 49 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 1 panel with planning notices

Official voyage overview

Indulge your sense of wonder during this journey that combines a multi-day inland exploration to Rome with an Italian Riviera cruise and a scenic sailing along the steep and majestic Italian and French Rivieras. Sidestep the ordinary Vatican crowds during a tour of the Sistine Chapel and some sectors of the Vatican Museums. Discover the Roman Colosseum through the eyes of gladiators on an exclusive visit to Rome’s most recognizable landmark. Savor fresh handmade pasta dishes and rich Chianti wines amidst the warm ambiance and sincere hospitality of a neighborhood Italian restaurant. Your cruise features unforgettable opportunities to experience the scenic Portoferraio Biosphere Reserve and explore the historic vineyards of Elba, set along the storied Italian Riviera. Watch beachcombers from white-linen sidewalk cafés or sunbathe on romantic sandy beaches in Cannes. Inhale seafood aromas and herbal fragrances in a Barcelonan open market.

September 15, 2027 BARCELONA Spain · Departure 17:00 · 4 listed experiences

About BARCELONA

BARCELONA is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Airport, Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Windstar Hotel & Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Airport. 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

  • Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Airport (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Airport (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Windstar Hotel (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Windstar Hotel (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • September 15, 2027 · Embarkation · Departure 17:00
September 16, 2027 PALAMOS Spain · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00 · 4 listed experiences

About PALAMOS

PALAMOS is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Cycling to Pals, Girona City Tour & Bell Lloc Winery. 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

  • Palamos, Cycling to Pals (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Palamos, Girona City Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palamos, Concierge Collection: Figueres and Dali Museum (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palamos, Concierge Collection: Bell Lloc Winery (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • September 16, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00
September 17, 2027 PORT VENDRES France · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 3 listed experiences

About PORT VENDRES

PORT VENDRES is a Windstar destination in France within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Perpignan and Tasting, Castelnou Village & Chateau DeI I’ou & French Expressionists of Collioure. 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

  • Port Vendres: Perpignan and Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Port Vendres, French Expressionists of Collioure (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Port Vendres, Castelnou Village & Chateau DeI I’ou — Easy activity

Published call times

  • September 17, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
September 18, 2027 SANARY-SUR-MER France · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00 · 9 listed experiences

About SANARY-SUR-MER

SANARY-SUR-MER is a Windstar destination in France within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Cassis, St Tropez & Port Grimaud & Aix En Provence. 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

  • Sanary Sur Mer, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sanary Sur Mer, Cassis (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Sanary Sur Mer, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sanary Sur Mer, Le Castellet & Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Sanary Sur Mer, St Tropez & Port Grimaud — Moderate activity
  • Sanary Sur Mer, Circuit Paul Ricard and Tasting Bandol Wines — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Sanary Sur Mer, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sanary Sur Mer, Aix En Provence (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Sanary Sur Mer, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • September 18, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
September 19, 2027 MONTE CARLO Monaco · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · 7 listed experiences

About MONTE CARLO

MONTE CARLO is a Windstar destination in Monaco within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Nice Old Town, Half Day Private VAN & Guide & Full Day Private CAR & 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

  • Monte Carlo, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Monte Carlo: Eze and Villa Rothschild (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Monte Carlo and Monaco (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Monte Carlo, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Monte Carlo, Concierge Colletion: Half Day Private VAN & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Monte Carlo, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Monte Carlo, Nice Old Town (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • September 19, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59
September 20, 2027 CANNES France · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00 · 9 listed experiences

About CANNES

CANNES gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Watch beachcombers from white-linen sidewalk cafés or sunbathe on romantic sandy beaches in Cannes. 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

  • Cannes, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Cannes, Grasse Perfume Factory — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Cannes, Old Antibes and Absinthe (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Cannes, St Paul De Vence (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Cannes, Walking Tour of Cannes (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Cannes, Concierge Collection: Provence Wine Tasting With Chateau Ste. Roseline (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Cannes, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Cannes, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Cannes, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • September 20, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00
September 21, 2027 PORTOFINO Italy · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 21:00 · 8 listed experiences

About PORTOFINO

PORTOFINO is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Pesto show & Foodie Tour with Guido, Hiking to Santa Margherita & San Fruttuoso & Camogli by Boat. 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

  • Portofino, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Portofino, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Portofino, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Portofino, Pesto show & Foodie Tour with Guido — Moderate activity
  • Portofino, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Portofino, Hiking to Santa Margherita (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Portofino, Concierge Collection: Cinque Terra by Boat Tour (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Portofino, San Fruttuoso & Camogli by Boat (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • September 21, 2027 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 21:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
September 22, 2027 PORTOFERRAIO Italy · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00 · 5 listed experiences

About PORTOFERRAIO

PORTOFERRAIO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Your cruise features unforgettable opportunities to experience the scenic Portoferraio Biosphere Reserve and explore the historic vineyards of Elba, set along the storied Italian Riviera. 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

  • Portoferraio, MOUNT CAPANNE BY CABLE CAR WITH DRINK AT MARCIANA MARINA — Strenuous activity
  • Portoferraio, Concierge Collection: Bike and Kayak Elba Island (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Portoferraio, Countryside Drive & Wine Tasting (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Portoferraio, Elba Visit & Lunch with a Local Family (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Portoferraio, Port Azzurro and Napoleon Summer House (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity

Published call times

  • September 22, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
September 23, 2027 CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME Italy · Arrival 07:00

About CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME

CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Indulge your sense of wonder during this journey that combines a multi-day inland exploration to Rome with an Italian Riviera cruise and a scenic sailing along the steep and majestic Italian and French Rivieras. Discover the Roman Colosseum through the eyes of gladiators on an exclusive visit to Rome’s most recognizable landmark.

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

  • September 23, 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

BARCELONA to CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME aboard Star Explorer

On September 15-23 2027, Star Explorer sails 8 nights from BARCELONA to CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME. The published route brings together PALAMOS, PORT VENDRES, SANARY-SUR-MER, MONTE CARLO, 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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Star Explorer September 15-23 2027: is Voyage EX20270915-8D right for you?

This 8-night voyage aboard Star Explorer sails BARCELONA to CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME, with calls including PALAMOS, PORT VENDRES, SANARY-SUR-MER, and MONTE CARLO. Voyage EX20270915-8D 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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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 September itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this September 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 EX20270915-8D 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 EX20270915-8D: 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.

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