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Europe's Winter Riviera, 5 December 2027
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7 nights
Star Explorer
5 Dec '27Cruise overview
Enjoy Italy, southern France, and Spain at an unhurried pace in exclusive off-season coastal haunts of reclusive celebrities, savvy travelers, and approachable locals. Stretch your overnight port stay at Livorno into an indulgent exploration of uncrowded iconic landmarks, intimate cafes, and inviting artisan shops in Florence, Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy quiet moments with unobstructed views of artistic works by Renaissance masters. Discover Genoa’s rich maritime heritage, stunning architecture, and convenient location to Milan. Take in the expansive city views from Barcelona’s iconic Montjuic Hill and stroll the imposing Gothic Quarter with its cavernous cathedral and Sant Maria del Mar Basilica. Take advantage of a two-day port stay in the Catalonian capital to browse shops on La Ramblas, ponder the vibrant local art scene, and graze the ample culinary opportunities for tasty tapas, seafood paella, decadent sangrias, and savory jamon hams. Looking for more? Go in-land and combine the best of the land and sea with a Cruise Tour. Winter Riviera & Madrid Cruise Tour
Itinerary
Barcelona
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
Nice
Nice
Genoa
Livorno
Livorno
Rome
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suites offer a generous private balcony alongside additional interior living space, making them particularly well suited to longer journeys aboard Star Explorer. The bedroom enjoys direct access to the balcony, while the spacious ensuite bathroom features a walk-in mosaic-glass shower with a rain showerhead, body jets and built-in bench.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- 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