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Europe's Winter Riviera Fly-Cruise, 4 March 2027
A slower way through three cities
Settle in rather than rush through. Allow two full days for each of Barcelona, Nice and Livorno, your flight out already taken care of, over seven nights aboard Star Explorer via Genoa to Rome.
7 nights
Star Explorer
4 Mar '27Cruise overview
Winter has a way of revealing the Mediterranean more honestly. Without the summer crowds pressing through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter or filling Nice’s seafront cafés, these cities feel closer to themselves, and closer to you. Star Explorer traces a thoughtful arc through the western Mediterranean over seven nights, pausing long enough in each port to let the place breathe. Two days in Nice is a particular gift, time enough to wander the flower market on Cours Saleya, take lunch somewhere unhurried, and still find a quiet corner of the old town that feels entirely your own. From the layered medieval streets of Genoa, a city that rewards the curious rather than the casual visitor, to the gentle pace of Livorno with its waterside promenades, this is a journey built around depth rather than distance. It ends at Civitavecchia with Rome waiting just beyond the port, which feels less like a conclusion and more like the beginning of something else entirely.
Itinerary
Fly to Barcelona and embark
Your flight to Barcelona sets the journey in motion. On arrival, a private transfer takes you directly to the port, where Star Explorer awaits. Settle in and enjoy your first night onboard.
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí’s majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain’s second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona’s vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
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Barcelona, Spain
Nice, France
Genoa, Italy
Livorno, Italy
Depart at Civitavecchia
What's Included
This exclusive cruise and stay experience includes:
- Return flights from London (alternative airports available on request)
- Private overseas transfers
- 7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Star Explorer
- Unlimited beer, wine, and cocktails
- All meals onboard, including specialty restaurants
- Unlimited Wi-Fi access
- All service and bar gratuities
- Complimentary use of gym and spa amenities
- Cruise taxes, fees and port expenses
Oceanview Suite
Oceanview Suites provide a comfortable introduction to Star Explorer, with a large picture window bringing plenty of natural light into the accommodation. Each features a queen-size bed that can convert into twins, a comfortable seating area and well-appointed ensuite bathroom, alongside the storage and thoughtful in-suite amenities found throughout the ship.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
- Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
Ship features
Star Explorer brings Windstar’s distinctive yacht-style approach to a new generation of ships. With light-filled interiors, generous outdoor decks and intimate social spaces, she’s designed to feel relaxed and spacious while retaining the character that our clients love about the Windstar experience.
- Intimate yacht experience for just 224 guests
- 112 suites, with no interior accommodation
- Over 90% of suites feature a balcony or Infinity window
- Five dining options, with all dining included
- New Basil + Bamboo Asian-Mediterranean restaurant
- Signature Marina with complimentary watersports
- World Spa and dedicated Fitness Center
- Open Bridge policy offering access to the navigation team
- Small enough to access ports larger ships cannot reach
- 1. 2027 voyages throughout the Mediterranean and Northern Europe