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Open For Reservations: Windstar's New Yacht, Star Explorer

Experience the magic of Europe’s coastal wonders aboard Windstar's newest yacht, Star Explorer, and receive exclusive perks with us!!

EXPIRESNov 30, 2025

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Experience the magic of Europe’s coastal wonders aboard Windstar's newest yacht, Star Explorer!

 

Inaugural Season Highlights: Set sail on the maiden voyage of Star Explorer on December 28, 2026, with Southern Spain Winter Escapes. Indulge in 112 spacious suites, nearly all featuring private verandas or floor-to-ceiling infinity windows. Be among the first guests to experience this extraordinary yacht!

Local Med Voyages: Discover hidden Mediterranean gems, including Naples, Catania, and Genoa, with new onshore experiences and overnight stays in Nice, Livorno (Florence), and Barcelona. Celebrate Christmas markets and winter festivals, from Venice’s Carnevale to Greece’s Epiphany, all while enjoying the mild Mediterranean climate.

New Canary Islands Itinerary: Venture beyond the usual with visits to Porto Santo, El Hierro, and La Palma. Enjoy unforgettable experiences like camel rides in Lanzarote, toboggan rides in Madeira, and stargazing in La Palma. Ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display in Madeira. This is also your last chance to sail on Wind Spirit before her final Setting Sails refresh.

Extended Adventures: For those seeking a deeper exploration, Star Collectors itineraries offer 13+ day voyages, along with exclusive in-land Madrid Cruise Tours for an enriching cultural experience.

Early Booking Offer: .

Reserve your stateroom and secure the best suites plus receive exclusive extra perks like:

  • Up to $300 Shipboard Credit
  • Windstar's All-Inclusive Package including:
    • Wi-Fi
    • Unlimited select beer, wine and cocktails
    • Free gratuities
  • 5% Additional Savings when paid in full
  • First choice of suites & itineraries

Don’t miss your chance to embark on these extraordinary journeys,contact our Bon Voyage specialists at 1-800-439-7963!

Amenity Overview

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Prepaid Gratuities
  • Shipboard Credit

Itineraries

  1. 9-night Star Explorer Inaugural Voyage
    Barcelona -> Barcelona

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Dec 28, 2026

    Prices From

    $6,278
  2. 9-night Southern Spain Winter Escapes Cruise
    Barcelona -> Barcelona

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Jan 6, 2027

    Prices From

    $5,578
  3. 16-night Star Collector Cruise: Winter In Spain And The Rivieras
    Barcelona -> Rome (Civitavecchia)

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Jan 6, 2027

    Prices From

    $8,025
  4. 24-night Star Collector Cruise: Winter Mediterranean Adventure
    Barcelona -> Venice

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Jan 6, 2027

    Prices From

    $12,084
  5. 15-night Star Collector: Winter In Europe's Rivieras & Croatia Cruise
    Barcelona -> Venice

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Jan 15, 2027

    Prices From

    $7,605
  6. 7-night Europe's Winter Riviera Cruise
    Barcelona -> Rome (Civitavecchia)

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Jan 15, 2027

    Prices From

    $4,446
  7. 8-night Winter Italy And The Dalmatian Coast Cruise
    Rome (Civitavecchia) -> Venice

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Jan 22, 2027

    Prices From

    $5,058
  8. 15-night Star Collector Cruise: Winter In Europe's Rivieras & Croatia
    Venice -> Barcelona

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Jan 30, 2027

    Prices From

    $7,605
  9. 24-night Star Collector Cruise: Winter Mediterranean Adventure
    Venice -> Barcelona

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Jan 30, 2027

    Prices From

    $12,084
  10. 8-night Winter Italy And The Dalmatian Coast Cruise
    Venice -> Rome (Civitavecchia)

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Jan 30, 2027

    Prices From

    $5,058
  11. 16-night Star Collector Cruise: Winter In Spain And The Rivieras
    Rome (Civitavecchia) -> Barcelona

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Feb 7, 2027

    Prices From

    $8,025
  12. 7-night Europe's Winter Riviera Cruise
    Rome (Civitavecchia) -> Barcelona

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Feb 7, 2027

    Prices From

    $4,446
  13. 9-night Southern Spain Winter Escapes Cruise
    Barcelona -> Barcelona

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Feb 14, 2027

    Prices From

    $5,578
  14. 9-night Southern Spain Winter Escapes Cruise
    Barcelona -> Barcelona

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Feb 23, 2027

    Prices From

    $5,678
  15. 16-night Star Collector Cruise: Winter In Spain And The Rivieras
    Barcelona -> Rome (Civitavecchia)

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Feb 23, 2027

    Prices From

    $8,325
  16. 24-night Star Collector Cruise: Winter Mediterranean Adventure
    Barcelona -> Venice

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Feb 23, 2027
  17. 7-night Europe's Winter Riviera Cruise
    Barcelona -> Rome (Civitavecchia)

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Mar 4, 2027

    Prices From

    $4,746
  18. 15-night Star Collector: Winter In Europe's Rivieras & Croatia Cruise
    Barcelona -> Venice

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Mar 4, 2027
  19. 8-night Winter Italy And The Dalmatian Coast Cruise
    Rome (Civitavecchia) -> Venice

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Mar 11, 2027
  20. 8-night Winter Italy And The Dalmatian Coast Cruise
    Venice -> Rome (Civitavecchia)

    Cruise Line

    Windstar Cruises

    Cruise Ship

    Star Explorer

    Departs

    Mar 19, 2027

    Prices From

    $5,558

Terms & Conditions

New bookings only. Extra perks and early booking offer only available on select Star Explorer sailings and varies by sailing and category booked. Other restrictions may apply. Fares/rates are per person, based on double occupancy for select sail and travel dates; are capacity controlled and subject to availability at time booking and may be pulled without notice. We reserve the right to correct errors. Information and pricing is subject to change without notice. While we do our very best to ensure that information and pricing appearing in this website is complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for incomplete and inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. In the event of a pricing error, misrepresentation or omission, we reserve the right to adjust the pricing or make any other corrections. Other restrictions may apply. Contact Bon Voyage Travel for complete terms and conditions.