--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 054bed08-9148-442d-aea1-614f783eabcd slug: 2175423 voyage_code: LE20260801-8D cruise_line: Windstar Cruises ship: Star Legend departure_date: return_date: nights: 8 embarkation_port: Edinburgh, Scotland disembarkation_port: Dublin, Ireland starting_price_usd: 5499.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T12:59:55Z --- # Gaelic Explorers - Leith to Dun Laoghaire > Windstar Cruises · Star Legend · Aug 1 – 9   (8 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Windstar Cruises | | **Ship** | Star Legend | | **Duration** | 8 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Edinburgh, Scotland | | **Disembarkation Port** | Dublin, Ireland | | **Starting Price** | 5,499 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | LE20260801-8D | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Edinburgh, Scotland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Invergordon, Scotland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Invergordon is a town and port in Easter Ross, in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. It lies in the parish of Rosskeen. ### Day 4: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Kirkwall is the largest town of Orkney, an archipelago to the north of mainland Scotland. The name Kirkwall comes from the Norse name Kirkjuvágr, which later changed to Kirkvoe, Kirkwaa and Kirkwall. ### Day 5: Portree **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM ### Day 6: Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Oban is the principal settlement on Stewart Island / Rakiura, the southernmost inhabited island of the New Zealand archipelago. Oban is located on Halfmoon Bay, on Paterson Inlet. It has aircraft connections with Invercargill and a ferry service to Bluff. ### Day 7: Portrush **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 8: Isle Of Man **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. It’s known for its rugged coastline, medieval castles and rural landscape, rising to a mountainous center. In the capital, Douglas, the Manx Museum traces the island’s Celtic and Viking heritage. The Isle of Man TT is a major annual cross-country motorcycle race around the island. ### Day 9: Dublin, Ireland **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include Dublin Castle, dating to the 13th century, and imposing St Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. City parks include landscaped St Stephen’s Green and huge Phoenix Park, containing Dublin Zoo. The National Museum of Ireland explores Irish heritage and culture. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $5,499 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Ocean View Suite** (Code: S3) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... **Star Ocean View Suite** (Code: SS1) As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago. **Ocean View Suite** (Code: S1) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... **Ocean View Suite** (Code: S2) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... **Star Porthole Suite** (Code: SP) These rooms represent a nod to the sailing tradition of porthole windows. And while sailors might have had cramped quarters, your 277 square foot stateroom is wonderfully spacious and furnished with all the modern amenities and comforts of home. **Ocean View Suite** (Code: S) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony Suite** (Code: BS1) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... **Star Balcony Suite** (Code: SBS) As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago. **Balcony Suite** (Code: BS) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed (which can be separated as twins if you prefer) features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor... **Star Balcony Suite** (Code: SBS1) As soon as you walk through the door, you’re greeted with an open living area for a more welcoming entrance. Drift off to sleep by the window in your queen bed as you watch the same stars that sailors used to navigate the seas hundreds of years ago. ### Suite Cabins **Classic Suite** (Code: CS) Relax in 400 to 530 spacious square feet. Your living area offers beautiful views from the forward-facing window and French doors onto your private veranda. Two spacious closets give you plenty of room to unpack. **Owner's Suite** (Code: OW) With 575 square feet, your Owner’s Suite offers separate living room and dining areas. A veranda, two flat-screen TVs and DVD players, and a full master bath and separate powder room indulge you in spacious comfort. **Deluxe Suite** (Code: DS) Brand new Deluxe Suites welcome you with 468 square feet of casually elegant living space and an ocean viewing French balcony. All these suites feature 3rd berths, and a sleep-inducing queen bed easily converted to twins. ## Ship Information ### Star Legend With only 212 guests, a Star Legend cruise will make you feel like you're on board your own private small ship almost as soon as you step aboard. The sitting area of your spacious, newly refurbished suite gives you an expansive ocean view — making it a welcome retreat. When you're ready to make an appearance, the lounges, club, and library are waiting to be explored. Take some "you" time in the tranquil WindSpa . . . enjoy a dip in the pool . . . work off that decadent dessert in the Fitness Center . . . and, of course, you are always welcome to visit the Bridge to examine navigation charts with the Captain. Star Legend is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbors and hidden coves that others can’t reach. Take a tour to see her beautiful spaces. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 212 | | Crew | 153 | | Gross Tonnage | 9,975.0 | | Length | 440.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Edinburgh, Scotland *Coordinates: 55.9502, -3.18754* Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with mon... ### Invergordon, Scotland *Coordinates: 57.6891, -4.16939* Invergordon is a town and port in Easter Ross, in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. It lies in the parish of Rosskeen. ### Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland *Coordinates: 58.9847, -2.96225* Kirkwall is the largest town of Orkney, an archipelago to the north of mainland Scotland. The name Kirkwall comes from the Norse name Kirkjuvágr, which later changed to Kirkvoe, Kirkwaa and Kirkwall. ### Portree *Coordinates: 57.5359, -6.22627* ### Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand Oban is the principal settlement on Stewart Island / Rakiura, the southernmost inhabited island of the New Zealand archipelago. Oban is located on Halfmoon Bay, on Paterson Inlet. It has aircraft connections with Invercargill and a ferry service to Bluff. ### Portrush *Coordinates: 55.1991, -6.65407* ### Isle Of Man *Coordinates: 54.2361, -4.54806* The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. It’s known for its rugged coastline, medieval castles and rural landscape, rising to a mountainous center. In the capital, Douglas, the Manx Museum traces the island’s Celtic and Viking heritage. The Isle of Man TT is a major annual cross-country motorcycle race around the island. ### Dublin, Ireland *Coordinates: 53.3441, -6.26749* Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include Dublin Castle, dating to the 13th century, and imposing St Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. City parks include landscaped St Stephen’s Green and huge Phoenix Park, containing Dublin Zoo. The National Museum of Ireland explores Irish heritage and culture... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2175423 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2175423 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2175423.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2175423/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/windstar-cruises/star-legend/other/131347.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 12:59:55 UTC