Star Explorer: 8-Night Mediterranean
This 8-night Mediterranean cruise aboard the Star Explorer by Windstar Cruises sails from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Venice, departing September 23, 2027, calling at Sorrento, Giardini Naxos-Taormina, Kotor, and 3 more ports, and returns October 1, 2027. Cabin prices start from $9,853 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 3 dates
Star Explorer sails from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Venice via these six ports on 3 dates between April 2027 and October 2027. In the table below, April 12, 2027 calls at them in the same order.
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 →Kotor cruise port is one of the most visually spectacular arrivals in the Adriatic. Ships sail through a deep fjord-like bay (Boka Kotorska) surrounded by limestone mountains that rise steeply from the water, with the walled medieval town of Kotor tucked at the base.
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 →Split cruise port is the main gateway to central Dalmatia and one of the most remarkable cities in Croatia. The city is built around and inside Diocletian's Palace, a 1,700-year-old Roman fortress that the emperor built as his retirement residence around 300 AD.
Read more →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 →Balcony cabin
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Star Explorer to these six ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Ocean view from | vs Sep 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2027 | Sorrento, Giardini Naxos-Taormina, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Rovinj | $6,653 | −$3,200 |
| Sep 23, 2027 | Sorrento, Giardini Naxos-Taormina, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Rovinj | $9,853 | this sailing |
| Oct 9, 2027 | Sorrento, Giardini Naxos-Taormina, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Split, Rovinj | Sold out |
Star Explorer, Rome (Civitavecchia) to Venice, 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 $9,853 per person for the 8 nights, about $1,232 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $14,093, about $1,762 a night.
Is $9,853 a good price for this sailing?
It is $3,760 above the lowest ocean view price we have recorded for this sailing since September 24, 2026 ($6,093 on September 24, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Venice and calls at Sorrento, Giardini Naxos-Taormina, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split and Rovinj, with 1 day at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Star Explorer sails this route on 3 dates between April 2027 and October 2027.
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