Windstar Cruises luxury itinerary

Star Legend December 28-January 5 2026 Cruise & Offers

PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' to COLON

VoyageLE20261228-8D DatesDecember 28 2026-January 5 2027 Duration8 nights ShipStar Legend

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Star Legend December 28 2026-January 5 2027 route map from PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' to COLON
Star Legend · Voyage LE20261228-8D · PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' to COLON · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

December 28 2026-January 5 2027 ยท Voyage LE20261228-8D

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.

9 destination panels · 13 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 6 panels with planning notices

Official voyage overview

An unparalleled exploration of Costa Rica and Panama when you pair a cruise featuring a daylight transit of the Panama Canal with an inland tour of lush cloud forests and Costa Rica’s most prominent volcano is the best way to maximize your time in this region. Whether you choose to hike, kayak or snorkel at pristine destinations like Panama’s Isla Parida, you’ll have an onboard naturalist available to provide insights. Venture inland to trek through Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and then experience the unique magic of a nighttime walk among nocturnal animals the private Curi-Cancha Reserve. You’ll also spend an unforgettable day around the steep slopes of Arenal, Costa Rica’s active stratovolcano, where you can choose between a heart-pounding zipline ride among the high treetops, or a more leisurely hanging bridge walk featuring breathtaking rainforest views.

December 28, 2026 PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' Costa Rica · Departure 18:00

About PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE'

Puerto Caldera lies on Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya and serves as a maritime gateway to Puntarenas, San José, and the central Pacific region. Nearby landscapes include Carara National Park, the Tárcoles River, beaches, and forest habitat associated with scarlet macaws. It connects the coast with inland Costa Rica.

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

  • December 28, 2026 · Embarkation · Departure 18:00
December 29, 2026 PUNTA LEONA Costa Rica · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 21:00 · 2 listed experiences

About PUNTA LEONA

Punta Leona is a Pacific-coast retreat surrounded by Costa Rica’s tropical forest. Its setting near Playa Mantas and the Tárcoles River brings together beaches, rainforest canopy, birdlife, and crocodile habitat. The wet landing suits a day centered on nature, coastal scenery, and active exploration rather than an urban port visit.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Punta Leona, 4WD From Rivers to the Oceans (Easy) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Punta Leona, Los Suenos Canopy Tour (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • December 29, 2026 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 21:00
December 30, 2026 QUEPOS, MANUEL ANTONIO NATL PK Costa Rica · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 18:00 · 6 listed experiences

About QUEPOS, MANUEL ANTONIO NATL PK

Quepos is the coastal gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park, where rainforest trails meet Pacific beaches. The surrounding region is known for monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, mangroves, waterfalls, and rural mountain scenery. This compact port supports nature walks, boat trips, culinary experiences, and active rainforest adventures.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Quepos: Concierge Collection: Rainforest Extravaganza (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Quepos: Traditional Culinary Experience (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Quepos, Beyond-Ordinary: Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Walk (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Quepos: Mangrove Wildlife & Boat Cruise (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Quepos: Rainforest Horseback, Cascades & BBQ (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Quepos, Concierge Collection: Santa Juana Rural Mountain Adventure (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • December 30, 2026 · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 18:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
December 31, 2026 PUERTO JIMENEZ, GOLFO DULCE Costa Rica · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 17:00 · 5 listed experiences

About PUERTO JIMENEZ, GOLFO DULCE

Puerto Jiménez sits on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula beside the sheltered waters of Golfo Dulce. It is a gateway to rainforest ecosystems associated with Corcovado National Park, where wildlife, mangroves, rivers, and tropical forest shape the landscape. Kayaking, nature walks, and marine encounters suit this environmentally focused call.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Golfo Dulce, Concierge Collection, Sloth Walking Trails (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Golfo Dulce, ECO FARM & COCOA EXPERIENCE — Moderate activity
  • Golfo Dulce: Day Pass to Botanika Rainforest Resort (Easy) — Moderate activity
  • Golfo Dulce: Dolphin Watch & Enchanted Beach (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Golfo Dulce: Oceans & Canal Kayaking (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • December 31, 2026 · Arrival 06:00 · Departure 17:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
January 1, 2027 Sea Days International waters · No separately published port call

Published sea days aboard Star Legend

The official Windstar timetable names no port call on January 1, 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

  • January 1, 2027 · No separately published port call
January 2, 2027 FUERTE AMADOR, PANAMA CITY Panama · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00

About FUERTE AMADOR, PANAMA CITY

Fuerte Amador occupies the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal and connects with Panama City by the Amador Causeway. From here, travelers can reach the capital’s modern skyline, Casco Viejo’s colonial streets, Miraflores Locks, and rainforest habitats around the canal. An overnight stay allows broader exploration after dark.

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

  • January 2, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
January 3, 2027 PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT Panama · Arrival 04:00 · Departure 18:00

About PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT

The Panama Canal links the Atlantic and Pacific through a waterway of locks, channels, and Gatún Lake. A daylight transit reveals the engineering system that raises and lowers ships between sea level and the continental divide. Open-deck viewing makes the passage itself the day’s principal destination experience.

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

  • January 3, 2027 · Arrival 04:00 · Departure 18:00
January 4, 2027 SAN BLAS ISLANDS, PANAMA Panama · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00

About SAN BLAS ISLANDS, PANAMA

The San Blas Islands form a Caribbean archipelago governed by the Indigenous Guna people. Small coral islands, clear water, reefs, village communities, and traditional textile art shape the experience. Visits require respect for local customs and community rules, making cultural awareness as important as the remote tropical setting.

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

  • January 4, 2027 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
January 5, 2027 COLON Panama · Arrival 07:00

About COLON

Colón stands on Panama’s Caribbean coast at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. The city is a gateway to the canal’s locks, the historic ruins of Fort San Lorenzo, and rainforest landscapes along the Chagres River. Its Afro-Caribbean heritage and strategic port setting give this embarkation point a distinctive 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

  • January 5, 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

PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' to COLON aboard Star Legend

On December 28 2026-January 5 2027, Star Legend sails 8 nights from PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' to COLON. The published route brings together PUNTA LEONA, QUEPOS, MANUEL ANTONIO NATL PK, PUERTO JIMENEZ, GOLFO DULCE, FUERTE AMADOR, PANAMA CITY, 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 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Star Legend December 28-January 5 2026: is Voyage LE20261228-8D right for you?

This 8-night voyage aboard Star Legend sails PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' to COLON, with calls including PUNTA LEONA, QUEPOS, PUERTO JIMENEZ, and Sea Days and 1 published sea day. Voyage LE20261228-8D 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 should travelers compare for Voyage LE20261228-8D?

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What is included and not included on Star Legend Voyage LE20261228-8D?

For the December 28, 2026-January 5, 2027 PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' to COLON sailing aboard Star Legend: 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 Legend Voyage LE20261228-8D?

For the December 28, 2026-January 5, 2027 PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' to COLON sailing aboard Star Legend: Selected Star Plus 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 Legend Voyage LE20261228-8D, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the December 28, 2026-January 5, 2027 PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' to COLON sailing aboard Star Legend: 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 Legend for Voyage LE20261228-8D?

For the December 28, 2026-January 5, 2027 PUERTO CALDERA, SAN JOSE' to COLON sailing aboard Star Legend: 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 Legend's verified headline statistics?
312Guests
200Crew
6Guest decks
522 ftLength
12,995 GRTGross tonnage
What clothes should I bring for this December itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this December 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 LE20261228-8D 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 LE20261228-8D: 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.

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