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ship: Star Legend
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nights: 70
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disembarkation_port: Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
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# Grand Mediterranean & Latin America Adventure

> Windstar Cruises · Star Legend · Oct 19 – Dec 28   (70 nights)

## Quick Facts

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| **Cruise Line** | Windstar Cruises |
| **Ship** | Star Legend |
| **Duration** | 70 nights |
| **Departure Date** | N/A |
| **Return Date** | N/A |
| **Embarkation Port** | Istanbul, Turkey |
| **Disembarkation Port** | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica |
| **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person |
| **Voyage Code** | LE20261019-70D |

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Istanbul, Turkey
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

stanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics

### Day 2: Myrina,Lemnos
**Arrives:** 11:30 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

Myrina is a former municipality on the island of Lemnos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lemnos, of which it is a municipal unit. It covers the west coast of the island, and has a land area of 82.049 square kilometres, about 17.2% of the island's area.

### Day 3: Mykonos, Greece
**Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM

Weather permitting... today we visit Mykonos, the classic Greek isle, with hundreds of white-washed churches and cubist houses; round, thatched windmills catching the brisk breeze; and a harbor bobbing with fishing boats and luxury yachts. Sit in the shadow of a cafÃ© and watch as native fishermen and jet set Europeans pass by. Or explore the Parportiani church, a Byzantine architectural masterpiece. 


### Day 4: Kusadasi, Turkey
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:59 PM

Not far from the pier you'll come across Meryemana, the House of the Virgin Mary, said to be where St. John took the mother of Jesus after the crucifixion. From there you'll enjoy a panoramic view of Ephesus below. Take time in Kusadasi for a little shopping and a cup of Turkish coffee. 

### Day 5: Bodrum, Turkey
**Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM

White-washed and flower-bedecked Bodrum is one of the most charming cities and sophisticated resorts on the Aegean coast. Beautiful, Turkish-made wooden boats called gulets line the waterfront and can be hired for the day. (In fact, Bodrum has been a center for boatbuilding since the days of Mark Antony and Cleopatra.) Local restaurants feature specialties of octopus and calamari; shops are filled with Turkish treasures such as leather and woven rugs. 


### Day 6: Santorini, Greece
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM

Santorini is a spectacular sight, especially when approached by sea. Steep cliffs rise dramatically from deep azure waters. The capital of Fira is located 1,000 feet above our anchorage, accessible by donkey, cable car, or foot. The views from on top are unforgettable: stark white-washed buildings are scattered along the clifftop village; the sea stretches outward from black volcanic sands. Santorini has an explosive history of volcanic activity, and some say that here in the ruins at Akrotiri l...

### Day 7: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 8: Delphi, Itea, Greece
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 01:00 PM

The modern town of Delphi is situated immediately west of the archaeological site of the same name. The town was created as a home for the population of Castro, which was to be removed to daylight the site of ancient Delphi. 


### Day 8: Corinth Canal, Greece
**Arrives:** 05:00 PM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM

The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. 

### Day 9: Athens (Piraeus), Greece
**Arrives:** 12:01 PM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Above the city, looking out towards the blue Aegean, stands the Acropolis. Here lie the ruins of a culture 2,500 years old: the Propylaea; the Temple of Athena Nike; the Erechtheum temple, and, most famous of all, the Parthenon.

Meanwhile, modern Athens buzzes busily below, a city of chic restaurants, lively bazaars, sophisticated banking, historical museums, and the sights and smells of the Plaka district. 

### Day 10: Corinth Canal, Greece
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. 

### Day 10: Delphi, Itea, Greece
**Arrives:** 02:00 PM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM

The modern town of Delphi is situated immediately west of the archaeological site of the same name. The town was created as a home for the population of Castro, which was to be removed to daylight the site of ancient Delphi. 


### Day 11: Corfu, Greece
**Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM

Corfu, an island off Greeceâs northwest coast in the Ionian Sea, is defined by rugged mountains and a resort-studded shoreline. Its cultural heritage reflects years spent under Venetian, French and British rule before it was united with Greece in 1864. Corfu Town, flanked by 2 imposing Venetian fortresses, features winding medieval lanes, a French-style arcade and the grand Palace of St. Michael and St. George.

### Day 12: Argostoli
**Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM

Argostoli is a town and a former municipality on the island of Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Kefalonia, of which it is a municipal unit.

### Day 13: Messina (Taormina), Italy
**Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

### Day 14: Trapani, Sicily, Italy
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Trapani is a city in western Sicily with a crescent-shaped coastline. At the western tip, offering views as far as the Aegadian Islands, is the 17th-century Torre di Ligny watchtower. It houses the Museo di Preistoria e del Mare, with archeological artifacts. North of the harbor, the Chiesa del Purgatorio church holds wooden sculptures that are paraded around the city during Easterâs Processione dei Misteri. 

### Day 15: Cagliari, Sardinia
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Cagliari is the capital of the island of Sardinia, a region of Italy. Cagliari's Sardinian name Casteddu literally means the castle. Cagliari offers the perfect mix of recreation and exploration options. The five-mile-long Poetto Beach is among the best city beaches on the Mediterranean, and together with the adjacent Marina Piccola, satisfies all manner of sun and sea pursuits. Seekers of culture will love Cagliari's old district, Castello, where 13th-century towers still guard the medieval cit...

### Day 16: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 17: Barcelona
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spainâs Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada FamÃ­lia church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni GaudÃ­ dot the city. Museu Picasso and FundaciÃ³ Joan MirÃ³ feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites

### Day 18: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 19: Cartagena, Spain
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Cartagena is a seaport in southeast Spain on the Mediterranean Sea, in the autonomous community of Murcia. It is a walled town and has a fine harbor defended by forts. In the time of Philip II of Spain, it was a major naval seaport of Spain. It is still an important naval seaport and a large naval shipyard is still in existence. There are plenty of parks and squares to rest in, surrounded by good restaurants and bars and you will almost certainly find life here very slow and easy going. The seas...

### Day 20: Malaga, Spain
**Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Malaga is the major coastal city of Andalucia and is a genuine and typical Andaluz city with a gritty individualism untouched by tourism and, to a large extent, the passage of time. The Moors occupied the city until the mid fifteenth century, after which it grew to become one of the foremost merchant centres in the entire Iberian Peninsula. 

### Day 21: Malaga, Spain
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM

Malaga is the major coastal city of Andalucia and is a genuine and typical Andaluz city with a gritty individualism untouched by tourism and, to a large extent, the passage of time. The Moors occupied the city until the mid fifteenth century, after which it grew to become one of the foremost merchant centres in the entire Iberian Peninsula. 

### Day 22: Gibraltar
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM

### Day 23: Cadiz, Spain
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

CÃ¡diz is an ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain. The home of the Spanish Navy, the port boomed in the 16th-century as a base for exploration and trade. It has more than 100 watchtowers, including the iconic Torre Tavira, which was traditionally used for spotting ships. On the waterfront is the domed, 18th-century CÃ¡diz Cathedral, featuring baroque and neoclassical elements.

### Day 24: Cadiz, Spain
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM

CÃ¡diz is an ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain. The home of the Spanish Navy, the port boomed in the 16th-century as a base for exploration and trade. It has more than 100 watchtowers, including the iconic Torre Tavira, which was traditionally used for spotting ships. On the waterfront is the domed, 18th-century CÃ¡diz Cathedral, featuring baroque and neoclassical elements.

### Day 25: Casablanca, Morocco
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM

Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The city's French colonial legacy is seen in its downtown Mauresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco. Standing partly over the water, the enormous Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, has a 210m minaret topped with lasers directed toward Mecca

### Day 26: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 27: Lisbon, Portugal
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

One of Europe's smallest capital cities, Lisbon is for many, one of it most beguiling â an easily accessible mix of new and old worlds. Elegant outdoor cafÃ©s line Lisbon's mosaic cobblestone sidewalks along grand 18th-century boulevards. Turn-of-the-century funiculars dot its steep hills. Two-thirds of the city was leveled in a 1755 earthquake, but in its churches, peeling buildings, tiny alleyways, hidden squares, you can still feel the glorious past. 


### Day 28: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 29: Funchal
**Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM

Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the SÃ£o Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection of Portuguese works.

### Day 30: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 31: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 32: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 33: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 34: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 35: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 36: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 37: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 38: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 39: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 40: Bridgetown, Barbados
**Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

An infectiously happy island, with beautiful beaches, balmy weather, and a delightful British flair. As a result of its successful sugar economy in the 17th- to 19th-centuries, youâll find large manor estates full of fine Barbados mahogany and antiques, along with gaily painted wooden frame housesâ the essence of the festive Caribbean. Rum rules in Barbados, and, over the centuries, cane plantations have divided the Bajan landscape into a pretty patchwork of fields, coconut and royal palms, ...

### Day 41: Anse Mitan, Martinique
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

### Day 42: Pigeon Island, St.Lucia
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

The twin towers of the Pitons, two volcanic peaks rising to more than 2,400 feet, mark St. Lucia, an island of lush green valleys, acres of banana plantations, and bubbling sulfur springs. 24 miles of vibrant reef make St. Lucia a haven for divers and snorkelers. Pigeon Island National Park, a 40-acre island connected to the mainland by a causeway, was once a pirates' hideaway. Today, impressive ruins of old English forts, archaeological relics of Arawak Indians, and splendid beaches make this a...

### Day 43: Pigeon Island, St.Lucia
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

The twin towers of the Pitons, two volcanic peaks rising to more than 2,400 feet, mark St. Lucia, an island of lush green valleys, acres of banana plantations, and bubbling sulfur springs. 24 miles of vibrant reef make St. Lucia a haven for divers and snorkelers. Pigeon Island National Park, a 40-acre island connected to the mainland by a causeway, was once a pirates' hideaway. Today, impressive ruins of old English forts, archaeological relics of Arawak Indians, and splendid beaches make this a...

### Day 43: Castries, St. Lucia
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM

Castries is the capital of the island nation of St. Lucia, in the Caribbean Sea. Itâs known for palm-lined Vigie Beach and as a port of call for cruise lines, with duty-free shopping near the harbor. The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, with its colorful murals, sits by leafy Derek Walcott Square park. Lively Castries Market is nearby. In the south, Morne Fortune hill offers views of the city

### Day 43: The Pitons
**Arrives:** 05:30 PM · **Departs:** 06:30 PM

### Day 44: Mayreau, Grenadines
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

In the north of Mayreau is Salt Whistle Bay, a perfect half moon beach, separating the Atlantic from the Caribbean side with a sand spit only 50 yards wide, fringed by palm trees. The windward side of Mayreau is one huge deserted beach; you could spend days picnicking, sunbathing and snorkeling in the underwater world of Mayreau Garden. The southwestern, leeward beach is Saline Bay, nearly a mile of white sand with calm, clear water - ideal to bring your family! 

### Day 45: St Georges, Grenada
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM

St. Georgeâs is the capital city of the Caribbean island of Grenada. In the town center, the 18th-century Fort George offers panoramic views of the island and St. Georgeâs Bay. Nearby, Fort Matthew was formerly a battleground and, later, an asylum, and has underground tunnels. The Grenada National Museum hosts exhibits about the history of the region, including the plantation economy and the whaling industry. 

### Day 46: Bequia, Grenadines
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Bequia is the second-largest island in the Grenadines at 7 square miles. It is part of the country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is approximately 15 kilometres from the nation's capital, Kingstown, on the main island, Saint Vincent. Bequia means "island of the clouds" in the ancient Arawak. 

### Day 47: Bridgetown, Barbados
**Arrives:** 05:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

An infectiously happy island, with beautiful beaches, balmy weather, and a delightful British flair. As a result of its successful sugar economy in the 17th- to 19th-centuries, youâll find large manor estates full of fine Barbados mahogany and antiques, along with gaily painted wooden frame housesâ the essence of the festive Caribbean. Rum rules in Barbados, and, over the centuries, cane plantations have divided the Bajan landscape into a pretty patchwork of fields, coconut and royal palms, ...

### Day 48: Road Bay, Anguilla
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM




### Day 48: The Pitons
**Arrives:** 05:30 PM · **Departs:** 06:30 PM

### Day 49: Scarborough
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

### Day 50: Bequia, Grenadines
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM

Life in Bequia revolves around the sea. Walk through the pretty town of Port Elizabeth, set on one of the loveliest and best-sheltered harbors in the Caribbean, and youâll see fish nets drying in the sun. Boats are built on the beach in the shade of palm trees, and many yachtsmen have come here to have a fine schooner built by hand. (Or take home a model ship, perfect in detail.) Once an active whaling station, Bequia today is a favorite among Caribbean insiders and yachties for its unspoiled ...

### Day 51: Mayreau, Grenadines
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

In the north of Mayreau is Salt Whistle Bay, a perfect half moon beach, separating the Atlantic from the Caribbean side with a sand spit only 50 yards wide, fringed by palm trees. The windward side of Mayreau is one huge deserted beach; you could spend days picnicking, sunbathing and snorkeling in the underwater world of Mayreau Garden. The southwestern, leeward beach is Saline Bay, nearly a mile of white sand with calm, clear water - ideal to bring your family! 

### Day 52: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 53: Kralendijk, Bonaire
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM

Kralendijk is the capital of Bonaire, a Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Colorful architecture dots the shopping street of Kaya Grandi. The Bonaire Museum displays archaeological finds, shells and old photos. Off the coast is Bonaire National Marine Park, with a coral reef sheltering tropical fish. This stretches west to Klein Bonaire Island, where the sandy beaches provide a nesting ground for sea turtles

### Day 54: Willemstad, Curacao
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

The people of the Netherlands established a trading settlement at a fine natural harbour on the Caribbean island of CuraÃ§ao in 1634. The town developed continuously over the following centuries. The modern town consists of several distinct historic districts whose architecture reflects not only European urban-planning concepts but also styles from the Netherlands and from the Spanish and Portuguese colonial towns with which Willemstad engaged in trade. 


### Day 55: Oranjestad, Aruba
**Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

When it comes to the Caribbean, many islands are blessed with sugar-white beaches, tall palm trees, and friendly bartenders serving up umbrella-topped drinks. But Aruba is like no other island. Over the years, its Dutch West Indies mix of ethnicities has nurtured a deep and interesting cultural mÃ©langeâas well as fine cuisine, refined shopping, and vibrant stage shows. Add to that an outdoor world of internationally significant locations for fun-seeking folks of all ages. There is simply no b...

### Day 56: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 57: Cartagena, Spain
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Cartagena is a seaport in southeast Spain on the Mediterranean Sea, in the autonomous community of Murcia. It is a walled town and has a fine harbor defended by forts. In the time of Philip II of Spain, it was a major naval seaport of Spain. It is still an important naval seaport and a large naval shipyard is still in existence. There are plenty of parks and squares to rest in, surrounded by good restaurants and bars and you will almost certainly find life here very slow and easy going. The seas...

### Day 58: Cartagena, Spain
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

Cartagena is a seaport in southeast Spain on the Mediterranean Sea, in the autonomous community of Murcia. It is a walled town and has a fine harbor defended by forts. In the time of Philip II of Spain, it was a major naval seaport of Spain. It is still an important naval seaport and a large naval shipyard is still in existence. There are plenty of parks and squares to rest in, surrounded by good restaurants and bars and you will almost certainly find life here very slow and easy going. The seas...

### Day 59: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 60: Bocas Del Toro
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM

Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama comprising an island chain off the Caribbean coast, plus a section of nearby mainland with biodiverse rainforest. Isla ColÃ³n, the main island, is home to the capital, Bocas Town, a central hub with restaurants, shops and nightlife. Popular beaches include Boca del Drago. Also on Isla ColÃ³n is Starfish Beach, named for the numerous sea stars on its ocean floor

### Day 61: San Blas Islands, Panama
**Arrives:** 09:30 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

The San Blas islands stretch along approximately 200 miles of Panama's Caribbean coastline and San Blas reservation, also known as the Kuna Yala, is defined from the seaward continental shelf to the top of the jungle-clad continental divide some miles inland. 

### Day 62: Panama Canal, Panama
**Arrives:** 04:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

Renowned as the Eighth Wonder of the World, marvel as your ship is raised, then lowered, 85 feet to sail gracefully through three massive locks in the Canal.

### Day 63: Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Panama
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

One of the entrances to the Panama Canal on the Pacific side, the port of Fuerte Amador, founded in 1519, is a short drive from Panama City. In Panama City, the best are found at the market in Balboa.

### Day 64: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 65: Isla Parida, Panama
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

The Paridas archipelago, an emerald scatter of over 50 uninhabited tropical islands in Panama's Pacific coast, about 35 miles south of the border with Costa Rica. Many native Panamanians are not even aware of the islands' existence and this is how the chain came to be known as the "Lost Islands of BarÃº".

### Day 66: Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez), Costa Rica
**Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM




### Day 67: Quepos, Costa Rica
**Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

Shore Excursion Port Tips 
  
The former banana-exporting town of Quepos is your basecamp for a day of rainforest adventure. Take a walk along trails that weave up to waterfalls, or ride horseback to a beautiful jungle pool. A float trip through a mangrove swamp populated by monkeys, crocodiles, egrets, and herons is also available. Or you may choose a nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lovely beaches, easy trails, and animal life. 
 


### Day 68: Punta Leona
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM

### Day 69: Curu (Reserve), Costa Rica
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

Curu Reserve: Spend a morning exploring the Curu National Wildlife Refugeâa private reserve of which two-thirds is preserved as primary forest. The reserve includes 4.5 kilometers of coastline, with tiny coves and three beautiful white-sand beaches. Although it is small, there is an abundance of wildlife to be seen in this reserveâincluding up to 200 species of birds! There is good swimming and snorkeling close to shore, where lobsters and conches are plentiful. Be on the lookout for capuchi...

### Day 70: Playa Flamingo
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Playa Flamingo is one of Costa Rica's most popular beaches with fine white sand. It has pristine clear blue waters, lagoons, vegetation and abundance of activities. The Playa Flamingo area offers a wide variety of secluded beaches and lagoons due to the mountain formations reaching into the sea.

### Day 71: Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
**Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Tiny Caldera is situated between the volcanic beaches of Golfo de Nicoya and some of the country's highest mountain peaks. 


## Pricing

Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD.

| Cabin Type | Starting Price |
|------------|----------------|
| Pricing | Contact for latest fares |

## 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

### Istanbul, Turkey
*Coordinates: 41.0124, 28.9759*

stanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare...

### Myrina,Lemnos
*Coordinates: 39.9198, 25.1415*

Myrina is a former municipality on the island of Lemnos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lemnos, of which it is a municipal unit. It covers the west coast of the island, and has a land area of 82.049 square kilometres, about 17.2% of the island's area.

### Mykonos, Greece
*Coordinates: 37.4415, 25.3667*

Weather permitting... today we visit Mykonos, the classic Greek isle, with hundreds of white-washed churches and cubist houses; round, thatched windmills catching the brisk breeze; and a harbor bobbing with fishing boats and luxury yachts. Sit in the shadow of a cafÃ© and watch as native fishermen and jet set Europeans pass by. Or explore the Parportiani church, a Byzantine architectural masterpie...

### Kusadasi, Turkey
*Coordinates: 37.8587, 27.2594*

Not far from the pier you'll come across Meryemana, the House of the Virgin Mary, said to be where St. John took the mother of Jesus after the crucifixion. From there you'll enjoy a panoramic view of Ephesus below. Take time in Kusadasi for a little shopping and a cup of Turkish coffee. 

### Bodrum, Turkey
*Coordinates: 37.0425, 27.4351*

White-washed and flower-bedecked Bodrum is one of the most charming cities and sophisticated resorts on the Aegean coast. Beautiful, Turkish-made wooden boats called gulets line the waterfront and can be hired for the day. (In fact, Bodrum has been a center for boatbuilding since the days of Mark Antony and Cleopatra.) Local restaurants feature specialties of octopus and calamari; shops are filled...

### Santorini, Greece
*Coordinates: 36.3932, 25.4615*

Santorini is a spectacular sight, especially when approached by sea. Steep cliffs rise dramatically from deep azure waters. The capital of Fira is located 1,000 feet above our anchorage, accessible by donkey, cable car, or foot. The views from on top are unforgettable: stark white-washed buildings are scattered along the clifftop village; the sea stretches outward from black volcanic sands. Santor...

### Delphi, Itea, Greece

The modern town of Delphi is situated immediately west of the archaeological site of the same name. The town was created as a home for the population of Castro, which was to be removed to daylight the site of ancient Delphi. 


### Corinth Canal, Greece
*Coordinates: 38.0023, 22.5245*

The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. 

### Athens (Piraeus), Greece
*Coordinates: 37.9792, 23.7166*

Above the city, looking out towards the blue Aegean, stands the Acropolis. Here lie the ruins of a culture 2,500 years old: the Propylaea; the Temple of Athena Nike; the Erechtheum temple, and, most famous of all, the Parthenon.

Meanwhile, modern Athens buzzes busily below, a city of chic restaurants, lively bazaars, sophisticated banking, historical museums, and the sights and smells of the Pl...

### Corfu, Greece
*Coordinates: 39.6178, 19.9196*

Corfu, an island off Greeceâs northwest coast in the Ionian Sea, is defined by rugged mountains and a resort-studded shoreline. Its cultural heritage reflects years spent under Venetian, French and British rule before it was united with Greece in 1864. Corfu Town, flanked by 2 imposing Venetian fortresses, features winding medieval lanes, a French-style arcade and the grand Palace of St. Michael...

### Argostoli
*Coordinates: 38.1781, 20.4856*

Argostoli is a town and a former municipality on the island of Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Kefalonia, of which it is a municipal unit.

### Messina (Taormina), Italy
*Coordinates: 38.1922, 15.5567*

### Trapani, Sicily, Italy
*Coordinates: 38.0171, 12.518*

Trapani is a city in western Sicily with a crescent-shaped coastline. At the western tip, offering views as far as the Aegadian Islands, is the 17th-century Torre di Ligny watchtower. It houses the Museo di Preistoria e del Mare, with archeological artifacts. North of the harbor, the Chiesa del Purgatorio church holds wooden sculptures that are paraded around the city during Easterâs Processione...

### Cagliari, Sardinia
*Coordinates: 39.2149, 9.1095*

Cagliari is the capital of the island of Sardinia, a region of Italy. Cagliari's Sardinian name Casteddu literally means the castle. Cagliari offers the perfect mix of recreation and exploration options. The five-mile-long Poetto Beach is among the best city beaches on the Mediterranean, and together with the adjacent Marina Piccola, satisfies all manner of sun and sea pursuits. Seekers of culture...

### Barcelona
*Coordinates: 41.3926, 2.07015*

Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spainâs Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada FamÃ­lia church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni GaudÃ­ dot the city. Museu Picasso and FundaciÃ³ Joan MirÃ³ feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites

### Cartagena, Spain
*Coordinates: 37.6265, -0.996564*

Cartagena is a seaport in southeast Spain on the Mediterranean Sea, in the autonomous community of Murcia. It is a walled town and has a fine harbor defended by forts. In the time of Philip II of Spain, it was a major naval seaport of Spain. It is still an important naval seaport and a large naval shipyard is still in existence. There are plenty of parks and squares to rest in, surrounded by good ...

### Malaga, Spain
*Coordinates: 36.7213, -4.42127*

Malaga is the major coastal city of Andalucia and is a genuine and typical Andaluz city with a gritty individualism untouched by tourism and, to a large extent, the passage of time. The Moors occupied the city until the mid fifteenth century, after which it grew to become one of the foremost merchant centres in the entire Iberian Peninsula. 

### Gibraltar
*Coordinates: 36.1408, -5.3536*

### Cadiz, Spain
*Coordinates: 36.5299, -6.29241*

CÃ¡diz is an ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain. The home of the Spanish Navy, the port boomed in the 16th-century as a base for exploration and trade. It has more than 100 watchtowers, including the iconic Torre Tavira, which was traditionally used for spotting ships. On the waterfront is the domed, 18th-century CÃ¡diz Cathedral, featuring baroque and neoclassical ele...

### Casablanca, Morocco
*Coordinates: 33.5889, -7.6089*

Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The city's French colonial legacy is seen in its downtown Mauresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco. Standing partly over the water, the enormous Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, has a 210m minaret topped with lasers directed toward Mecca

### Lisbon, Portugal
*Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934*

One of Europe's smallest capital cities, Lisbon is for many, one of it most beguiling â an easily accessible mix of new and old worlds. Elegant outdoor cafÃ©s line Lisbon's mosaic cobblestone sidewalks along grand 18th-century boulevards. Turn-of-the-century funiculars dot its steep hills. Two-thirds of the city was leveled in a 1755 earthquake, but in its churches, peeling buildings, tiny alley...

### Funchal
*Coordinates: 32.6448, -16.9097*

Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the SÃ£o Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection...

### Bridgetown, Barbados
*Coordinates: 13.1132, -59.5988*

An infectiously happy island, with beautiful beaches, balmy weather, and a delightful British flair. As a result of its successful sugar economy in the 17th- to 19th-centuries, youâll find large manor estates full of fine Barbados mahogany and antiques, along with gaily painted wooden frame housesâ the essence of the festive Caribbean. Rum rules in Barbados, and, over the centuries, cane plant...

### Anse Mitan, Martinique

### Pigeon Island, St.Lucia
*Coordinates: 14.0931, -60.9646*

The twin towers of the Pitons, two volcanic peaks rising to more than 2,400 feet, mark St. Lucia, an island of lush green valleys, acres of banana plantations, and bubbling sulfur springs. 24 miles of vibrant reef make St. Lucia a haven for divers and snorkelers. Pigeon Island National Park, a 40-acre island connected to the mainland by a causeway, was once a pirates' hideaway. Today, impressive r...

### Castries, St. Lucia
*Coordinates: 13.9956, -61.0064*

Castries is the capital of the island nation of St. Lucia, in the Caribbean Sea. Itâs known for palm-lined Vigie Beach and as a port of call for cruise lines, with duty-free shopping near the harbor. The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, with its colorful murals, sits by leafy Derek Walcott Square park. Lively Castries Market is nearby. In the south, Morne Fortune hill offers view...

### The Pitons

### Mayreau, Grenadines
*Coordinates: 12.6412, -61.3896*

In the north of Mayreau is Salt Whistle Bay, a perfect half moon beach, separating the Atlantic from the Caribbean side with a sand spit only 50 yards wide, fringed by palm trees. The windward side of Mayreau is one huge deserted beach; you could spend days picnicking, sunbathing and snorkeling in the underwater world of Mayreau Garden. The southwestern, leeward beach is Saline Bay, nearly a mile ...

### St Georges, Grenada
*Coordinates: 12.0561, -61.7488*

St. Georgeâs is the capital city of the Caribbean island of Grenada. In the town center, the 18th-century Fort George offers panoramic views of the island and St. Georgeâs Bay. Nearby, Fort Matthew was formerly a battleground and, later, an asylum, and has underground tunnels. The Grenada National Museum hosts exhibits about the history of the region, including the plantation economy and the w...

### Bequia, Grenadines
*Coordinates: 13.0123, -61.2277*

Bequia is the second-largest island in the Grenadines at 7 square miles. It is part of the country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is approximately 15 kilometres from the nation's capital, Kingstown, on the main island, Saint Vincent. Bequia means "island of the clouds" in the ancient Arawak. 

### Road Bay, Anguilla
*Coordinates: 18.2207, -63.0653*




### Scarborough
*Coordinates: 11.1839, -60.7367*

### Kralendijk, Bonaire
*Coordinates: 12.1507, -68.2767*

Kralendijk is the capital of Bonaire, a Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Colorful architecture dots the shopping street of Kaya Grandi. The Bonaire Museum displays archaeological finds, shells and old photos. Off the coast is Bonaire National Marine Park, with a coral reef sheltering tropical fish. This stretches west to Klein Bonaire Island, where the sandy beaches provide a nesting ground for ...

### Willemstad, Curacao
*Coordinates: 12.1167, -68.9333*

The people of the Netherlands established a trading settlement at a fine natural harbour on the Caribbean island of CuraÃ§ao in 1634. The town developed continuously over the following centuries. The modern town consists of several distinct historic districts whose architecture reflects not only European urban-planning concepts but also styles from the Netherlands and from the Spanish and Portugue...

### Oranjestad, Aruba
*Coordinates: 12.519, -70.037*

When it comes to the Caribbean, many islands are blessed with sugar-white beaches, tall palm trees, and friendly bartenders serving up umbrella-topped drinks. But Aruba is like no other island. Over the years, its Dutch West Indies mix of ethnicities has nurtured a deep and interesting cultural mÃ©langeâas well as fine cuisine, refined shopping, and vibrant stage shows. Add to that an outdoor wo...

### Bocas Del Toro
*Coordinates: 9.33588, -82.2545*

Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama comprising an island chain off the Caribbean coast, plus a section of nearby mainland with biodiverse rainforest. Isla ColÃ³n, the main island, is home to the capital, Bocas Town, a central hub with restaurants, shops and nightlife. Popular beaches include Boca del Drago. Also on Isla ColÃ³n is Starfish Beach, named for the numerous sea stars on its ocean flo...

### San Blas Islands, Panama
*Coordinates: 9.23886, -78.2248*

The San Blas islands stretch along approximately 200 miles of Panama's Caribbean coastline and San Blas reservation, also known as the Kuna Yala, is defined from the seaward continental shelf to the top of the jungle-clad continental divide some miles inland. 

### Panama Canal, Panama
*Coordinates: 9.15095, -79.7241*

Renowned as the Eighth Wonder of the World, marvel as your ship is raised, then lowered, 85 feet to sail gracefully through three massive locks in the Canal.

### Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Panama
*Coordinates: 8.95425, -79.5605*

One of the entrances to the Panama Canal on the Pacific side, the port of Fuerte Amador, founded in 1519, is a short drive from Panama City. In Panama City, the best are found at the market in Balboa.

### Isla Parida, Panama
*Coordinates: 8.12182, -82.3398*

The Paridas archipelago, an emerald scatter of over 50 uninhabited tropical islands in Panama's Pacific coast, about 35 miles south of the border with Costa Rica. Many native Panamanians are not even aware of the islands' existence and this is how the chain came to be known as the "Lost Islands of BarÃº".

### Golfo Dulce (Puerto Jimenez), Costa Rica
*Coordinates: 8.46918, -83.2078*




### Quepos, Costa Rica
*Coordinates: 9.414, -84.1938*

Shore Excursion Port Tips 
  
The former banana-exporting town of Quepos is your basecamp for a day of rainforest adventure. Take a walk along trails that weave up to waterfalls, or ride horseback to a beautiful jungle pool. A float trip through a mangrove swamp populated by monkeys, crocodiles, egrets, and herons is also available. Or you may choose a nature walk through Manuel Antonio National...

### Punta Leona

### Curu (Reserve), Costa Rica
*Coordinates: 9.81245, -85.0057*

Curu Reserve: Spend a morning exploring the Curu National Wildlife Refugeâa private reserve of which two-thirds is preserved as primary forest. The reserve includes 4.5 kilometers of coastline, with tiny coves and three beautiful white-sand beaches. Although it is small, there is an abundance of wildlife to be seen in this reserveâincluding up to 200 species of birds! There is good swimming an...

### Playa Flamingo
*Coordinates: 10.4317, -85.7846*

Playa Flamingo is one of Costa Rica's most popular beaches with fine white sand. It has pristine clear blue waters, lagoons, vegetation and abundance of activities. The Playa Flamingo area offers a wide variety of secluded beaches and lagoons due to the mountain formations reaching into the sea.

### Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
*Coordinates: 9.91879, -84.7001*

Tiny Caldera is situated between the volcanic beaches of Golfo de Nicoya and some of the country's highest mountain peaks. 


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