Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary

Star Explorer March 1-9 2028 Cruise & Offers

CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME to PIRAEUS, ATHENS

VoyageEX20280301-8D DatesMarch 1-9 2028 Duration8 nights ShipStar Explorer

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Star Explorer March 1-9 2028 route map from CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME to PIRAEUS, ATHENS
Star Explorer · Voyage EX20280301-8D · CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME to PIRAEUS, ATHENS · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

March 1-9 2028 ยท Voyage EX20280301-8D

Ports & shore experiences

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8 destination panels · 23 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 4 panels with planning notices

Official voyage overview

Discover a different side of the Mediterranean, with this itinerary that offers a perfect combination of small towns and large, major attractions and new discoveries. Learn to cook authentic Croatian dishes or have a favorite vintage at a Sicilian winery. Discover gems like Preveza and Crotone – small towns that give you access to a unique Vlatch culture and one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy . From Crotone, discover Castello Aragonese located in nearby Le Castella or Santa Severina, one of the most beautiful ancient villages in Italy. Preveza serves as the gateway to multiple archaeological sites, including the ancient city of Nikopolis. Transit the narrow Corinth Canal to Itea and visit the UNESCO site of Delphi. Take your time and explore the Acropolis, Pompeii, the Sistine Chapel and Corfu’s Old Town. Spend the night in Catania with a view of Mt. Etna.

March 1, 2028 CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME Italy · 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

  • March 1, 2028 · Embarkation · Departure 17:00
March 2, 2028 NAPLES Italy · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 16:00 · 6 listed experiences

About NAPLES

NAPLES is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Pompei, Herculaneum & Naples City 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

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

Published call times

  • March 2, 2028 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 16:00
March 3-4, 2028 CATANIA Italy · 2-day overnight call · 9 listed experiences

About CATANIA

CATANIA gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Spend the night in Catania with a view of Mt. 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

  • Catania, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Catania, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Catania, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Catania, Taormina & Mt. Etna (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Catania, Taormina & Gambino Winery (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Catania, Concierge Collection: Mt Etna by 4x4 (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Catania, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Catania, Classic Taormina (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Catania, Ancient Syracuse (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • March 3, 2028 · Arrival 13:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • March 4, 2028 · Departure 17:00 · Overnight stay
March 5, 2028 CROTONE Italy · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 5 listed experiences

About CROTONE

CROTONE gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Discover gems like Preveza and Crotone – small towns that give you access to a unique Vlatch culture and one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy . From Crotone, discover Castello Aragonese located in nearby Le Castella or Santa Severina, one of the most beautiful ancient villages in Italy.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Crotone, CAPO COLONNA E LE CASTELLA — Moderate activity
  • Crotone, CIRO LAND OF GODS, CALABRIAN WINE TOUR — Moderate activity
  • Crotone, Crotone Walking Tour — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Crotone, Sila National Park & Lunch — Moderate activity
  • Crotone, Flavors of Santa Severina — Easy-Moderate activity

Published call times

  • March 5, 2028 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
March 6-7, 2028 CORFU Greece · 2-day overnight call

About CORFU

CORFU gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Take your time and explore the Acropolis, Pompeii, the Sistine Chapel and Corfu’s Old Town. This context places the destination within the Mediterranean 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

  • March 6, 2028 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • March 7, 2028 · Departure 14:00 · Overnight stay
March 8, 2028 ITEA, DELPHI Greece · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:00 · 3 listed experiences

About ITEA, DELPHI

ITEA, DELPHI gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Transit the narrow Corinth Canal to Itea and visit the UNESCO site of Delphi. 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

  • Itea, Mythology of Delphi — Strenuous activity
  • Itea, Monastery of Ossios Loukas (Moderate - Strenuous) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Itea, A Bee's Life: Small Wings a Big Impact — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • March 8, 2028 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:00
March 8, 2028 CRUISING THE CORINTH CANAL Greece · Arrival 17:00 · Departure 19:00

About CRUISING THE CORINTH CANAL

CRUISING THE CORINTH CANAL gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Transit the narrow Corinth Canal to Itea and visit the UNESCO site of Delphi. This context places the destination within the Mediterranean 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

  • March 8, 2028 · Arrival 17:00 · Departure 19:00
March 9, 2028 PIRAEUS, ATHENS Greece · Arrival 07:00

About PIRAEUS, ATHENS

PIRAEUS, ATHENS is a Windstar destination in Greece within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Acropolis Museum & Scenic Tour Transfer to WSC Hotel, Acroplois Museum & Scenic Tour Transfer to Airport & 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 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

  • March 9, 2028 · 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

CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME to PIRAEUS, ATHENS aboard Star Explorer

On March 1-9 2028, Star Explorer sails 8 nights from CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME to PIRAEUS, ATHENS. The published route brings together NAPLES, CATANIA, CROTONE, 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 10 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Star Explorer March 1-9 2028: is Voyage EX20280301-8D right for you?

This 8-night voyage aboard Star Explorer sails CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME to PIRAEUS, ATHENS, with calls including NAPLES, CATANIA, CROTONE, and CORFU. Voyage EX20280301-8D 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 March itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this March 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 EX20280301-8D 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 EX20280301-8D: 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.