Luxury

Star Explorer

Where Star Explorer sails, month by month

Star Explorer sails from Barcelona from December 2026 to March 2027 and in May 2027, September 2027 and November 2027, Rome (Civitavecchia) from January to April 2027 and from September to November 2027 and Venice in January 2027, from March to April 2027 and in October 2027 on 8-, 9-, 10- and 18-night cruises, also combined as 16 and 24 nights. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Dubrovnik (11 calls), Valencia (8) and Cartagena (8).

Dec 2026
Barcelona · 1 sailing
9 nights
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Jan 2027
Barcelona · 9 sailings
7 to 24 nights
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Feb 2027
Barcelona · 6 sailings
7 to 16 nights
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Mar 2027
Barcelona · 3 sailings
7, 8 nights
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Apr 2027
Rome (Civitavecchia) · 3 sailings
7, 8 nights
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May 2027
Barcelona · 5 sailings
8 to 18 nights
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Jun 2027
London (Southampton) · 6 sailings
8, 10, 18 nights
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Jul 2027
Copenhagen · 5 sailings
8, 10, 18 nights
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Aug 2027
Bordeaux · 10 sailings
8 to 24 nights
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Sep 2027
Barcelona · 7 sailings
8 to 24 nights
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Oct 2027
Venice · 3 sailings
8, 9 nights
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Nov 2027
Barcelona · 6 sailings
7 to 24 nights
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Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Windstar Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Star Explorer sailings with prices.

Star Explorer specs

Quick facts

Typical Cruise: 9 nights
Primary Region: Mediterranean (Western)
Next Sailing: Dec 28, 2026

Amenities

🍽️ Dining & Bars

BuffetSteakhouseAsian RestaurantMediterranean RestaurantSpecialty Restaurant

🏊 Recreation

PoolHot TubWhirlpool

🧖 Wellness & Relaxation

SpaFitness CenterSaunaHair Salon

✨ Other

Pool BarMarinaWatersports Platform

Star Explorer FAQ

Where does Star Explorer sail from?

Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Star Explorer sails from Barcelona, Spain from December 2026 to March 2027 and in May 2027, September 2027 and November 2027, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy from January to April 2027 and from September to November 2027 and Venice, Italy in January 2027, from March to April 2027 and in October 2027 on 8-, 9-, 10- and 18-night cruises, also combined as 16 and 24 nights.

What ports does Star Explorer visit?

Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Star Explorer calls most often at Dubrovnik, Croatia (11 calls), Valencia, Spain (8), Cartagena, Spain (8), Kotor, Montenegro (7) and Malaga, Spain (6), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 81 ports in all.

Which cruise line operates Star Explorer?

Star Explorer is operated by Windstar Cruises.

How much does a cruise on Star Explorer cost?

The cheapest upcoming Star Explorer cruise we track starts from $1,900. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.

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