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Star Explorer

Star Explorer, a new ship for Windstar

Star Explorer, the new flagship of the Windstar Cruises fleet, is scheduled to debut in 2026. Equipped with 112 luxurious suites including two sumptuous Owner's Suites with wraparound balconies and panoramic views of the infinite, promises a cruise experience without equal. On board, guests can enjoy a wide range of first-class services, such as water game platforms, yacht club lounge, a SPA and a two-story gym.

98 cruises
Mediterranean: Spain, Colombia, Gibraltar
Barcelona Itinerary Mediterranean
Suite from $7,609
price per person Taxes included
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Star Explorer | Dec 28, 2026
Duration: 9 nights
Departure from: Barcelona Landing: Barcelona
Itinerary:
1. Barcelona,
2. Barcelona,
3. Valencia,
4. Cartagena De Indias,
5. Gibraltar,
6. Malaga,
7. Malaga,
8. navigation,
9. Palma de Mallorca,
10. Barcelona
Mediterranean: Spain, Colombia, Gibraltar
Madrid Itinerary Mediterranean
Suite from $12,457
price per person Taxes included
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Star Explorer | Jan 2, 2027
Duration: 13 nights
Departure from: Madrid Landing: Barcelona
Itinerary:
1. Madrid,
2. Madrid,
3. Madrid,
4. Barcelona,
5. Barcelona,
7. Barcelona,
8. Valencia,
9. Cartagena De Indias,
10. Gibraltar,
11. Malaga,
12. Malaga,
13. navigation,
14. Palma de Mallorca,
15. Barcelona
Mediterranean: Spain, Colombia, Gibraltar, Italy
Barcelona Itinerary Mediterranean
Suite from $10,454
price per person Taxes included
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Star Explorer | Jan 6, 2027
Duration: 16 nights
Departure from: Barcelona Landing: Civitavecchia
Itinerary:
1. Barcelona,
2. Barcelona,
3. Valencia,
4. Cartagena De Indias,
5. Gibraltar,
6. Malaga,
7. Malaga,
8. navigation,
9. Palma de Mallorca,
10. Barcelona,
11. Barcelona,
12. navigation,
13. navigation,
14. Genoa,
15. Livorno,
16. Livorno,
17. Civitavecchia
Mediterranean: Spain, Colombia, Gibraltar, Italy, Croatia
Barcelona Itinerary Mediterranean
Suite from $15,858
price per person Taxes included
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Star Explorer | Jan 6, 2027
Duration: 24 nights
Departure from: Barcelona Landing: Venice
Itinerary:
1. Barcelona,
2. Barcelona,
3. Valencia,
4. Cartagena De Indias,
5. Gibraltar,
6. Malaga,
7. Malaga,
8. navigation,
9. Palma de Mallorca,
10. Barcelona,
11. Barcelona,
12. navigation,
13. navigation,
14. Genoa,
15. Livorno,
16. Livorno,
17. Civitavecchia,
18. Naples,
19. Messina,
20. navigation,
21. Dubrovnik,
22. Dubrovnik,
23. Zadar,
24. Venice,
25. Venice
Mediterranean: Spain, Colombia, Gibraltar
Barcelona Itinerary Mediterranean
Suite from $7,245
price per person Taxes included
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Star Explorer | Jan 6, 2027
Duration: 9 nights
Departure from: Barcelona Landing: Barcelona
Itinerary:
1. Barcelona,
2. Barcelona,
3. Valencia,
4. Cartagena De Indias,
5. Gibraltar,
6. Malaga,
7. Malaga,
8. navigation,
9. Palma de Mallorca,
10. Barcelona
Mediterranean: Spain, Italy
Barcelona Itinerary Mediterranean
Suite from $5,873
price per person Taxes included
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Star Explorer | Jan 15, 2027
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Barcelona Landing: Civitavecchia
Itinerary:
1. Barcelona,
2. Barcelona,
3. navigation,
4. navigation,
5. Genoa,
6. Livorno,
7. Livorno,
8. Civitavecchia
98 cruises

Departure calendar

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  • 2027
  • 2028
December 2026
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January 2028 February 2028 March 2028

Ports of departure

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  • Other ports
Athens Images of Athens Barcelona Images of Barcelona Bordeaux Images of Bordeaux Civitavecchia Images of Civitavecchia Copenaghen Images of Copenaghen Dublin Images of Dublin Helsinki Images of Helsinki Leith Images of Leith
Lisbon London Madrid Miami Rouen Venice

Star Explorer towards polar cruises

A distinctive element of this new flagship is its ability to explore remote and exclusive destinations, such as the polar regions, thanks to its ice-strengthened hull. This feature will allow guests to experience extraordinary and authentic adventures in places that are often inaccessible, making their cruise experience unforgettable.

Cabins and Suites

From the classic internal cabin to the most luxurious accommodations on board. Discover the cabin that best suits you aboard Star Explorer.

CS Classic Suite
CS2 Star Suite
DS Deluxe Suite
IN Infinity Suite
IN1 Infinity Suite
IN2 Vista Infinity Suite
OV Oceanview Suite
OW Horizon Owner’s Suite
VS Veranda Suite
VS1 Veranda Suite
VS2 Veranda Suite
VS3 Veranda Suite
VSS Premier Veranda Suite
VVB Vista Veranda Suite

decks

The Nations crossed

What are the countries touched by the itineraries of Star Explorer? Discover them now and book the cruise that suits you best!

  • Other nations
Denmark Images of Denmark Finland Images of Finland France Images of France Greece Images of Greece Ireland Images of Ireland Italy Images of Italy Portugal Images of Portugal Spain Images of Spain
United Kingdom United States

Destinations crossed

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Baltic Capitals Images of Baltic Capitals Caribbean Images of Caribbean Mediterranean Images of Mediterranean Northern Europe Images of Northern Europe Norwegian fjords Images of Norwegian fjords

Info on the ship Star Explorer

Construction Year: 2026
No. of guests: 224
No. of cabins: 112

Photos of Star Explorer

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