Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary

Star Legend August 26-September 3 2026 Cruise & Offers

BORDEAUX to LISBON

VoyageLE20260826-8D DatesAugust 26-September 3 2026 Duration8 nights ShipStar Legend

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Star Legend August 26-September 3 2026 route map from BORDEAUX to LISBON
Star Legend · Voyage LE20260826-8D · BORDEAUX to LISBON · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

August 26-September 3 2026 ยท Voyage LE20260826-8D

Ports & shore experiences

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8 destination panels · 43 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 2 panels with planning notices

Official voyage overview

Some experiences are just too good to rush, and this voyage to Northern Spain, Portugal, and Bordeaux is one of them. That’s why our thoughtfully planned itinerary includes long days in port and overnight stays — time to savor the very best of this bountiful region. Taste Galicia’s legendary seafood fresh from the Bay of Biscay, sample port within sight of the Douro River in Porto, share pintxos with new Basque friends, and wine and dine amid French vineyards on the “hill with a thousand chateaux.” When you’re not busy pampering your palate, delve into the fascinating history of this region. There are ancient Roman baths in Gijon, medieval Old Towns, and countless modern wonders like Portugal’s stunning, multicolored Pena Palace and the iconic Guggenheim in Bilbao.

August 26-28, 2026 BORDEAUX France · 3-day overnight call · 12 listed experiences

About BORDEAUX

BORDEAUX gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Some experiences are just too good to rush, and this voyage to Northern Spain, Portugal, and Bordeaux is one of them. 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 Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Bordeaux, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Bordeaux, Bordeaux's Best Boulangeries — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Bordeaux, Medoc Vineyards (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Bordeaux, Gourmet Stroll with Kim — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Bordeaux, St. Emilion Vineyards & Village with Underground Monuments (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Bordeaux, Unesco Classified Bordeaux Panoramic & Walking Tour (Moderate) — Moderate 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, Medoc Vineyards with Transfer to Airport — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Bordeaux, Concierge Collection: Food & Wine pairing dinner at Chateau de Ferrand (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Bordeaux, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • August 26, 2026 · Embarkation · Departure 08:00 · Overnight stay
  • August 27, 2026 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay
  • August 28, 2026 · Departure 08:00 · Overnight stay
August 28, 2026 CRUISING GARONNE RIVER France · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 10:00

About CRUISING GARONNE RIVER

CRUISING GARONNE RIVER gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Taste Galicia’s legendary seafood fresh from the Bay of Biscay, sample port within sight of the Douro River in Porto, share pintxos with new Basque friends, and wine and dine amid French vineyards on the “hill with a thousand chateaux.” When you’re not busy pampering your palate, delve into the fascinating history of this region.

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

  • August 28, 2026 · Arrival 09:00 · Departure 10:00
August 29, 2026 GEXTO, BILBAO Spain · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00 · 11 listed experiences

About GEXTO, BILBAO

GEXTO, BILBAO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. There are ancient Roman baths in Gijon, medieval Old Towns, and countless modern wonders like Portugal’s stunning, multicolored Pena Palace and the iconic Guggenheim in Bilbao.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Bilbao, An Afternoon in San Sabastian (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Bilbao, Wineries & Vineyards of Rioja with Lunch — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Bilbao, Old Quarter with Tapas Sampling (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Bilbao, Beach & Medieval Village By Horseback (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum & The Old Town (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Bilbao, Panoramic Bilbao Tour (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Bilbao, Bilbao Gourmet (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Bilbao, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • August 29, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00
August 30, 2026 SANTANDER Spain · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00 · 4 listed experiences

About SANTANDER

SANTANDER is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Santander & Wild Cabárceno Park, Artisan Cheese in Valles Pasiegos & Santillana del Mar, Pintxos & Palace Views. 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

  • Santander, Santander Hiking & Picnic at the Cabo Mayor Lighthouse — Strenuous activity
  • Santander, Santillana del Mar, Pintxos & Palace Views — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Santander, Santander & Wild Cabárceno Park — Moderate activity
  • Santander, Artisan Cheese in Valles Pasiegos — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • August 30, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00
August 31, 2026 GIJON Spain · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:00 · 6 listed experiences

About GIJON

GIJON gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. There are ancient Roman baths in Gijon, medieval Old Towns, and countless modern wonders like Portugal’s stunning, multicolored Pena Palace and the iconic Guggenheim in Bilbao. 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

  • Gijon, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Gijon, City Tour & Cider Mill (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Gijon, Fishing Villages Of The Western Asturian Coast (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Gijon, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Gijon, Oviedo and Cathedral (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Gijon, Asturian Cider Tour (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • August 31, 2026 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:00
September 1, 2026 VIGO Spain · Arrival 13:30 · Departure 22:00 · 4 listed experiences

About VIGO

VIGO is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Wine Appreciation, The Border Country & Combarro & Galician Mussel Farming. 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

  • Vigo, Combarro & Galician Mussel Farming (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Vigo, Wine Appreciation (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Vigo, The Border Country (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Vigo, Santiago de Compostela With Conxuro (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • September 1, 2026 · Arrival 13:30 · Departure 22:00
September 2, 2026 LEIXOES, PORTO Portugal · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 15:00 · 6 listed experiences

About LEIXOES, PORTO

LEIXOES, PORTO gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Taste Galicia’s legendary seafood fresh from the Bay of Biscay, sample port within sight of the Douro River in Porto, share pintxos with new Basque friends, and wine and dine amid French vineyards on the “hill with a thousand chateaux.” When you’re not busy pampering your palate, delve into the fascinating history of this region.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Porto Lexio, Oporto & River Cruise with Wine Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Porto Lexio, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Porto Lexio, Historic Guimaraes (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Porto Lexio, Porto on Your Own (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Porto Lexio, Concierge Collection: Historic Oporto by Tuk Tuk (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Porto Lexio, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car with Guide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • September 2, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 15:00
September 3, 2026 LISBON Portugal · Arrival 08:00

About LISBON

LISBON is a Windstar destination in Portugal within the Northern Europe sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Highlights with Transfer to Airport, 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 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 3, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · 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

BORDEAUX to LISBON aboard Star Legend

On August 26-September 3 2026, Star Legend sails 8 nights from BORDEAUX to LISBON. The published route brings together BORDEAUX, CRUISING GARONNE RIVER, 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 10 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Star Legend August 26-September 3 2026: is Voyage LE20260826-8D right for you?

This 8-night voyage aboard Star Legend sails BORDEAUX to LISBON, with calls including GEXTO, SANTANDER, GIJON, and VIGO. Voyage LE20260826-8D 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.

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What are Star Legend's verified headline statistics?
312Guests
200Crew
6Guest decks
522 ftLength
12,995 GRTGross tonnage
What clothes should I bring for this August itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this August 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 Legend?
  • 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 Legend 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 Legend 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 LE20260826-8D before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Star Legend?
  • 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 LE20260826-8D: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Star Legend 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 Legend?
  • 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.