Star Explorer: 8-Night WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN
This 8-night Mediterranean (Western) cruise aboard the Star Explorer by Windstar Cruises sails from Venice to Rome (Civitavecchia), departing March 19, 2027, calling at Zadar, Dubrovnik, Messina, Naples, and returns March 27, 2027. Cabin prices start from $3,379 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 5 dates
Star Explorer sails from Venice to Rome (Civitavecchia) via these four ports on 5 dates between January 2027 and March 2028. All 4 other dates in the table below call at them in the same order.
Venice is one of the world's most famous cruise destinations and a major embarkation port for Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic itineraries. But cruising to Venice has changed significantly since 2021, when Italy banned large cruise ships (over 25,000 gross tonnage) from transiting the Giudecca Canal and St. Mark's basin due to environmental and structural concerns.
Read more →Dubrovnik cruise port is the southern gateway to Croatia's Adriatic coast and one of the most visually striking stops in the Mediterranean. Ships dock at Port Gruž, about 3 kilometers northwest of the Old Town, with the walled medieval city perched on a rocky peninsula jutting into the sea.
Read more →Messina cruise port sits at the northeastern tip of Sicily, directly across the narrow Strait of Messina from mainland Italy. Ships dock right at the city waterfront, making it one of the easiest Mediterranean ports to step off and explore.
Read more →Naples cruise port is one of the most popular stops on Mediterranean itineraries, and it's easy to see why. The city sits on the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius looming behind it, and it serves as the gateway to Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Sorrento.
Read more →Rome's cruise port is in Civitavecchia, a working port town about 80 kilometers northwest of the city. That distance is the single most important thing to understand about this stop.
Read more →Balcony cabin
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Star Explorer to these four ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Ocean view from | vs Mar 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2027 | Zadar, Dubrovnik, Messina, Naples | $3,619 | +$240 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | Zadar, Dubrovnik, Messina, Naples | $3,379 | this sailing |
| Dec 20, 2027 | Zadar, Dubrovnik, Messina, Naples | No current price | |
| Feb 22, 2028 | Zadar, Dubrovnik, Messina, Naples | No current price | |
| Mar 25, 2028 | Zadar, Dubrovnik, Messina, Naples | No current price |
Star Explorer, Venice to Rome (Civitavecchia), 8 nights. Ocean view cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Oct 21, 2026.
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Ocean view cabins start at $3,379 per person for the 8 nights, about $422 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $4,859, about $607 a night.
Is $3,379 a good price for this sailing?
It is $160 above the lowest ocean view price we have recorded for this sailing since March 21, 2026 ($3,219 on October 3, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails from Venice to Rome (Civitavecchia) and calls at Zadar, Dubrovnik, Messina and Naples, with 3 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Star Explorer sails this route on 5 dates between January 2027 and March 2028.
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