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Wind Star October 17-31 2026 Cruise & Offers

PIRAEUS, ATHENS to BARCELONA

VoyageST20261017-14D DatesOctober 17-31 2026 Duration14 nights ShipWind Star

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Wind Star October 17-31 2026 route map from PIRAEUS, ATHENS to BARCELONA
Wind Star · Voyage ST20261017-14D · PIRAEUS, ATHENS to BARCELONA · local schematic map based on the published itinerary sequence

October 17-31 2026 ยท Voyage ST20261017-14D

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.

13 destination panels · 59 verified voyage-specific shore experiences · 2 panels with planning notices

Official voyage overview

A perfect blend of antiquity and artistry, this cruise sails from the ancient ruins of Athens and makes a dozen port stops in Greece, Italy and France before disembarking among the contemporary architecture and gleaming, cosmopolitan wonders of Barcelona, Spain. Stroll the narrow streets inside the concealed medieval walls of Monemvasia, Greece and take an exhilarating tour of Corsica’s narrow winding coastal roads outside Calvi, France. From the Greek and Roman funerary steles – ancient marble reliefs depicting venerable people engaged in everyday life – to the vibrant and radiant impressionist paintings and dizzying mosaics of Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona architecture, this is an ideal journey for passionate historians, art lovers and all seeking unforgettable cultural immersion.

October 17, 2026 PIRAEUS, ATHENS Greece · Departure 17:00 · 4 listed experiences

About PIRAEUS, ATHENS

PIRAEUS, ATHENS gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. A perfect blend of antiquity and artistry, this cruise sails from the ancient ruins of Athens and makes a dozen port stops in Greece, Italy and France before disembarking among the contemporary architecture and gleaming, cosmopolitan wonders of Barcelona, Spain.

Shore experiences currently listed

  • Athens, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Athens, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Athens, Acropolis Museum & Scenic Tour Transfer to WSC Hotel — Strenuous activity
  • Athens, Acroplois Museum & Scenic Tour Transfer to Airport — Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • October 17, 2026 · Embarkation · Departure 17:00
October 18, 2026 MONEMVASIA Greece · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 4 listed experiences

About MONEMVASIA

MONEMVASIA gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Stroll the narrow streets inside the concealed medieval walls of Monemvasia, Greece and take an exhilarating tour of Corsica’s narrow winding coastal roads outside Calvi, France. 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

  • Monemvasia, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Monemvasia, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Monemvasia, Concierge Collection: Castle & Liotrivi Olive Oil Factory (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Monemvasia Castle — Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • October 18, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
October 19, 2026 GYTHION Greece · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · 5 listed experiences

About GYTHION

GYTHION is a Windstar destination in Greece within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Dyros Caves, Mystras Byzantine City & Sparta & Mystra w/Olive Oil Museum. 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

  • Gythion, Dyros Caves (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Gythion, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN + Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Gythion, Sparta & Mystra w/Olive Oil Museum (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Gythion, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR+ Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Gythion, Mystras Byzantine City (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • October 19, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · Watersports platform scheduled
October 20 & October 28, 2026 Sea Days International waters · No separately published port call

Published sea days aboard Wind Star

The official Windstar timetable names no port call on October 20 & October 28, 2026. 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

  • October 20, 2026 · No separately published port call
  • October 28, 2026 · No separately published port call
October 21, 2026 MESSINA, TAORMINA Italy · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 14:00 · 4 listed experiences

About MESSINA, TAORMINA

MESSINA, TAORMINA is a Windstar destination in Italy within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Messina Walking Tour, 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 experiences currently listed

  • Messina, Scenic Mt Etna (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Messina, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Messina, Messina Walking Tour (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Messina, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • October 21, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 14:00
October 22-23, 2026 SORRENTO Italy · 2-day overnight call · 10 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, Boat Tour to Positano & Half Day Private Car with Driver & 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

  • Sorrento, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car with Driver & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car with Driver & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Capri by Hydrofoil — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Concierge Collection: Positano by Private Speedboat, for 10 guests (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Boat Tour to Positano (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Sorrento, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van with Driver & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Concierge Collection: Positano by Private Speedboat, for 6 Guests (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Discovery & Tasting (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van with Driver & Guide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Sorrento, Herculaneum (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • October 22, 2026 · Arrival 10:00 · Departure 23:59 · Overnight stay · Watersports platform scheduled
  • October 23, 2026 · Departure 12:00 · Overnight stay · Watersports platform scheduled
October 24, 2026 CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME Italy · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 17:00 · 2 listed experiences

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 experiences currently listed

  • Rome, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR with Driverguide (Easy) — Easy activity
  • Rome, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN with Driverguide (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • October 24, 2026 · Arrival 07:00 · Departure 17:00
October 25, 2026 PORTOFERRAIO Italy · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00 · 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 & MOUNT CAPANNE BY CABLE CAR WITH DRINK AT MARCIANA MARINA. 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, Concierge Collection: Bike to the North Coast of Elba Island (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Portoferraio, Port Azzurro and Napoleon Summer House (Easy-Moderate) — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Portoferrario, Cable Car and Mount Capanne (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity
  • Portoferraio, Countryside Drive & Wine Tasting (Easy) — Easy activity

Published call times

  • October 25, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00
October 26, 2026 BASTIA France · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 4 listed experiences

About BASTIA

BASTIA is a Windstar destination in France within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Half Day Private Car & Guide, Half Day Private Van & Guide & Cap Corse. 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

  • Bastia, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van & Guide
  • Bastia, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide — Easy activity
  • Bastia, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide — Easy activity
  • Bastia, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Car & Guide — Easy activity

Published call times

  • October 26, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
October 27, 2026 CALVI France · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · 7 listed experiences

About CALVI

CALVI gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. Stroll the narrow streets inside the concealed medieval walls of Monemvasia, Greece and take an exhilarating tour of Corsica’s narrow winding coastal roads outside Calvi, France. 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

  • Calvi, Corsican Wine & Olive Oil Discovery — Easy activity
  • Calvi, Calvi on Foot — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Calvi, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car — Easy activity
  • Calvi, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van — Easy activity
  • Calvi, Corsica Old Village & Drink — Easy-Moderate activity
  • Calvi, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van — Easy activity
  • Calvi, Concierge Collection: Market of Ile Rousse & Tasting — Easy-Moderate activity

Published call times

  • October 27, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:59 · Watersports platform scheduled
October 29, 2026 MAHON Spain · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00 · 6 listed experiences

About MAHON

MAHON is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include Half Day Private Car, Half Day Private Van & Taste of Menorca. 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

  • Mahon, North, South & Mahon (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Mahon, Taste of Menorca (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Mahon, Half Day Private Car — Easy activity
  • Mahon, Half Day Private Van — Easy activity
  • Mahon, Torralba and Xoroi Caves (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Mahon, Ancient Sites - A UNESCO Partner Tour (Strenuous) — Strenuous activity

Published call times

  • October 29, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 17:00
October 30, 2026 PALMA DE MALLORCA Spain · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00 · 8 listed experiences

About PALMA DE MALLORCA

PALMA DE MALLORCA is a Windstar destination in Spain within the Mediterranean sailing region. Across the current published program, locally focused experience themes include City Sights, Palma by Segway & Soller Train Ride. 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

  • Palma de Mallorca, Soller Train Ride (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Drach Caves (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Palm de Mallorca, Palma by Segway (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Hidden Courtyards of Palma (Moderate-Strenuous) — Moderate-Strenuous activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Valldemossa Village & Chopin with Tasting (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, City Sights (Moderate) — Moderate activity
  • Palma de Mallorca, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR (Moderate) — Moderate activity

Published call times

  • October 30, 2026 · Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00
October 31, 2026 BARCELONA Spain · Arrival 07:00

About BARCELONA

BARCELONA gives this stage of the itinerary its individual destination focus. A perfect blend of antiquity and artistry, this cruise sails from the ancient ruins of Athens and makes a dozen port stops in Greece, Italy and France before disembarking among the contemporary architecture and gleaming, cosmopolitan wonders of Barcelona, Spain.

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 31, 2026 · 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

PIRAEUS, ATHENS to BARCELONA aboard Wind Star

On October 17-31 2026, Wind Star sails 14 nights from PIRAEUS, ATHENS to BARCELONA. The published route brings together MONEMVASIA, GYTHION, MESSINA, TAORMINA, SORRENTO, 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 13 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Wind Star October 17-31 2026: is Voyage ST20261017-14D right for you?

This 14-night voyage aboard Wind Star sails PIRAEUS, ATHENS to BARCELONA, with calls including MONEMVASIA, GYTHION, Sea Days, and MESSINA and 1 published sea day. Voyage ST20261017-14D 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 ST20261017-14D?

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What is included and not included on Wind Star Voyage ST20261017-14D?

For the October 17-31, 2026 PIRAEUS, ATHENS to BARCELONA sailing aboard Wind Star: 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 Wind Star Voyage ST20261017-14D?

For the October 17-31, 2026 PIRAEUS, ATHENS to BARCELONA sailing aboard Wind Star: Wind Class primary-bed and occupancy arrangements vary by yacht and category. A child or third-guest sleeping surface is not safely verified, so Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and will not assume an extra bed. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Wind Star Voyage ST20261017-14D, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the October 17-31, 2026 PIRAEUS, ATHENS to BARCELONA sailing aboard Wind Star: 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 Wind Star for Voyage ST20261017-14D?

For the October 17-31, 2026 PIRAEUS, ATHENS to BARCELONA sailing aboard Wind Star: 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 Wind Star's verified headline statistics?
148Guests
105Crew
4Guest decks
360 ft at the waterline; 440 ft including bowspritLength
5,736 GRTGross tonnage
What clothes should I bring for this October itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this October 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 Wind Star?
  • 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 Wind Star 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 Wind Star 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 ST20261017-14D before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Wind Star?
  • 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 ST20261017-14D: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Wind Star 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 Wind Star?
  • 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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