Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary

Star Explorer September 15-October 1 2027 Cruise & Offers

BARCELONA to VENICE

VoyageEX20270915-16D DatesSeptember 15-October 1 2027 Duration16 nights ShipStar Explorer

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Star Explorer September 15-October 1 2027 route map from BARCELONA to VENICE
Star Explorer · Voyage EX20270915-16D · BARCELONA to VENICE · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

September 15-October 1 2027 · Voyage EX20270915-16D

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.

17 destination panels · 97 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 3 panels with planning notices

Official voyage overview

Discover the culture, history and cuisine on both sides of the Italian peninsula during this 15-day cruise of the Adriatic, Ionian, Ligurian and Tyrrhenian seas. This back-to-back cruise is ideal for optimizing shore excursion time in Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Monaco, France and Spain. Stroll through Roman ruins in Rovinj, Croatia, sample olives and smoked hams at a centuries-old family farm in Montenegro, or savor an unforgettably romantic evening dinner at Château Eza in Èze 1,400 feet above the beaches of the French Riviera.

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 Montserrat with Transfer to Windstar Hotel (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Windstar Hotel (Moderate) — Moderate 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, Girona City Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palamos, Concierge Collection: Figueres and Dali Museum (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palamos, Cycling to Pals (Strenuous) — Strenuous 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, 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
  • 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

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, Eze and Villa Rothschild & 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

  • Monte Carlo and Monaco (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous 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
  • 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, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR & Guide (Easy) — Easy 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 is a Windstar destination in France within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Walking Tour of Cannes, Old Antibes and Absinthe & St Paul De Vence. 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

  • Cannes, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Cannes, Grasse Perfume Factory — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Cannes, Walking Tour of Cannes (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Cannes, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Cannes, Old Antibes and Absinthe (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Cannes, St Paul De Vence (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Cannes, Concierge Collection: Provence Wine Tasting With Chateau Ste. Roseline (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate 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: Half 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, San Fruttuoso & Camogli by Boat (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Portofino, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Portofino, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Portofino, Concierge Collection: Cinque Terra by Boat Tour (Strenuous) — Strenuous 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 is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Countryside Drive & Wine Tasting, Port Azzurro and Napoleon Summer House & Elba Visit & Lunch with a Local Family. 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

  • Portoferraio, MOUNT CAPANNE BY CABLE CAR WITH DRINK AT MARCIANA MARINA — Strenuous activity
  • Portoferraio, Countryside Drive & Wine Tasting (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Portoferraio, Elba Visit & Lunch with a Local Family (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Portoferraio, Concierge Collection: Bike and Kayak Elba Island (Strenuous) — Strenuous 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 · Departure 16:00

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

  • September 23, 2027 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:00
September 24, 2027 SORRENTO Italy · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · 7 listed experiences

About SORRENTO

SORRENTO is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Discovery & Tasting, Herculaneum & Boat Tour to Positano. 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

  • Sorrento, Herculaneum (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Sorrento, Discovery & Tasting (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car with Driver & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Journey to Pompeii (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Sorrento, Capri by Hydrofoil — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Boat Tour to Positano (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Sorrento, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van with Driver & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • September 24, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
September 25, 2027 GIARDINI NAXOS, TAORMINA Italy · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 18:00 · 7 listed experiences

About GIARDINI NAXOS, TAORMINA

GIARDINI NAXOS, TAORMINA is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Scenic Mount Etna, Castelmola & Taormina & In the Godfathers Steps. 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

  • Giardini Naxos, Castelmola & Taormina (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Giardini Naxos, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Giardini Naxos, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Giardini Naxos, In the Godfathers Steps (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Giardini Naxos, Taormina and The Cave of Love — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Giardini Naxos, Concierge Collection: Wine Tasting at the Gambino Winery (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Giardini Naxos, Scenic Mount Etna — Moderate-Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • September 25, 2027 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 18:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
September 26, 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 September 26, 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

  • September 26, 2027 · No separately published port call
September 27, 2027 KOTOR Montenegro · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00 · 9 listed experiences

About KOTOR

KOTOR is a Windstar destination in Montenegro within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Historic Kotor on Foot, Highlights of Montenegro & Half Day Private CAR. 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

  • Kotor, Historic Kotor on Foot (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Kotor, Highlights of Montenegro (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Taste of Montenegro (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Lovcen Hills by ATV Safari (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Kotor, Highlights of Kotor Bay & Baroque Village of Perast (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Kotor, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • September 27, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00
September 28, 2027 DUBROVNIK Croatia · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 10 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 Walking Tour & Old Town 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

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

Published call times

  • September 28, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
September 29, 2027 SPLIT Croatia · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · 5 listed experiences

About SPLIT

SPLIT is a Windstar destination in Croatia within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Flavors & Aromas of Dalmatia, Krka National Park Highlights & Croatia UNESCO World Heritage. 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

  • Split, Concierge Collection: Rafting the Cetina River (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Split, Sea Safari of Trogir & Ciovo Island by Rib Boat (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Split, Krka National Park Highlights (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Split & Trogir, Croatia UNESCO World Heritage (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Split, Flavors & Aromas of Dalmatia (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • September 29, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00
September 30, 2027 ROVINJ Croatia · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 19:00 · 10 listed experiences

About ROVINJ

ROVINJ gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Stroll through Roman ruins in Rovinj, Croatia, sample olives and smoked hams at a centuries-old family farm in Montenegro, or savor an unforgettably romantic evening dinner at Château Eza in Èze 1,400 feet above the beaches of the French Riviera.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Rovinj,Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Rovinj, Seaside Resort of Porec & Wine Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Rovinj, Rib Boat Sea Adventure (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Rovinj, Experience Istria (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Rovinj, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Rovinj, Tour of Pula & Olive Oil Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Rovinj, Hum; The Smallest Town in the World — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Rovinj, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Rovinj, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Rovinj, Istria in Depth (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • September 30, 2027 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 19:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
October 1, 2027 VENICE Italy · Arrival 07:00

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 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

  • October 1, 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 VENICE aboard Star Explorer

On September 15-October 1 2027, Star Explorer sails 16 nights from BARCELONA to VENICE. 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 16 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

Personalized cruise planning with Windstar Cruises

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Star Explorer | Voyage EX20270915-16D | September 15-October 1, 2027 | 16 nights BARCELONA to VENICE

Luxury cruise planning summary

Star Explorer September 15-October 1 2027: is Voyage EX20270915-16D right for you?

This 16-night voyage aboard Star Explorer sails BARCELONA to VENICE, with calls including PALAMOS, PORT VENDRES, SANARY-SUR-MER, and MONTE CARLO and 1 published sea day. Voyage EX20270915-16D 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 EX20270915-16D with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage EX20270915-16D, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage EX20270915-16D?

For the September 15-October 1 2027 BARCELONA to VENICE, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

Email info@deluxecruises.com, call +1-702-501-7105, or use WhatsApp +1-702-900-9975 and mention Voyage EX20270915-16D to request a personalized quote from Deluxe Cruises.

What is included and not included on Star Explorer Voyage EX20270915-16D?

For the September 15-October 1, 2027 BARCELONA to VENICE sailing aboard Star Explorer: Cruise-only fares publish accommodation, onboard meals and entertainment, including specialty dining, 24-hour room service, the signature barbecue and welcome champagne. Wi-Fi, selected beer, wine and cocktails and gratuities are included only with an All-Inclusive fare or package or a qualifying promotion, not with every cruise-only booking. Spa, shore excursions and personal services can cost extra. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Star Explorer Voyage EX20270915-16D?

For the September 15-October 1, 2027 BARCELONA to VENICE sailing aboard Star Explorer: Selected Star Class suites publish third-guest capacity, but the current verified guide does not name the sleeping surface. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact suite number and will not assume a sofa bed, rollaway, Pullman or berth. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Star Explorer Voyage EX20270915-16D, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the September 15-October 1, 2027 BARCELONA to VENICE sailing aboard Star Explorer: Windstar shore excursions are optional and charged separately unless the exact booking states otherwise. Watersports-platform access and the Open Bridge are conditional onboard features, not shore-excursion inclusions. Each tour and booking term must be checked. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Star Explorer for Voyage EX20270915-16D?

For the September 15-October 1, 2027 BARCELONA to VENICE sailing aboard Star Explorer: Wi-Fi is included only with an All-Inclusive fare or package or a qualifying promotion, not every cruise-only fare. The published package permits up to two connected devices; coverage, speed and uninterrupted performance are not guaranteed. The exact booking confirmation controls.

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 EX20270915-16D 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 EX20270915-16D: 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.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Star Explorer Voyage EX20270915-16D?

For flights to BARCELONA before this Star Explorer cruise and home from VENICE after Voyage EX20270915-16D, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a MyWindstar account and connect Star Explorer Voyage EX20270915-16D after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Star Explorer Voyage EX20270915-16D, use the email address associated with the Windstar reservation and Windstar's cruise-line confirmation details. Do not substitute a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference for a Windstar credential.

  1. Step 1 — Open Booked Guests: Choose Booked Guests or My Windstar from Windstar Cruises' official website.
  2. Step 2 — Create or open the account: Sign in with the registered email and password, or choose the account-creation option and use the email associated with the reservation. Existing Yacht Club members can follow Windstar's published profile instructions for their membership number and initial PIN.
  3. Step 3 — Use password recovery when needed: If the email already belongs to an account, use Forgot Password and follow Windstar's reset instructions instead of creating a duplicate.
  4. Step 4 — Find the voyage: Look for Star Explorer Voyage EX20270915-16D after sign-in and complete any matching or guest-information prompts Windstar displays. A current public manual booking-link field sequence has not been verified.
  5. Step 5 — Review available planning: Use My Windstar for the itinerary and released booked-guest services, including applicable shore excursions, transfers, hotels, add-ons, and other planning information.

If Star Explorer Voyage EX20270915-16D does not appear, verify that the My Windstar email matches the reservation, then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can confirm the booking details with Windstar.

Portal functions and advance options vary by voyage and booking stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for reservation changes and assistance. Keep your My Windstar password private.