--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: c28711a2-9528-4633-ad25-e73aa2e75abf slug: 2285316 voyage_code: SP20270322-17D cruise_line: Windstar Cruises ship: Wind Spirit departure_date: return_date: nights: 17 embarkation_port: Barcelona disembarkation_port: Venice, Italy starting_price_usd: 6699.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T06:12:21Z --- # Barcelona to Venice > Windstar Cruises · Wind Spirit · Mar 22 – Apr 8, 2027   (17 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Windstar Cruises | | **Ship** | Wind Spirit | | **Duration** | 17 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Barcelona | | **Disembarkation Port** | Venice, Italy | | **Starting Price** | 6,699 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | SP20270322-17D | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Barcelona **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites ### Day 2: Barcelona **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Nice, France **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM With its casual affluence, flower-lined streets, flourishing markets, and interesting museums (the Musée Chagall and Musée Matisse are highlights), Nice is a charming introduction to the spirit of the Côte d’Azur. Stroll along its wide sunny boulevards, broken here and there by shady gardens and parks. Or stop for bouillabaisse, a specialty of the area, in a local restaurant. ### Day 5: Genoa, Italy **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 6: Livorno, Italy **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM This busy port city near Pisa is graced with canals, an historic town center, a splendid coastline and some of the peninsula's best seafood. The city is also your gateway to beautiful Tuscany. ### Day 7: Livorno, Italy **Arrives:** 02:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM This busy port city near Pisa is graced with canals, an historic town center, a splendid coastline and some of the peninsula's best seafood. The city is also your gateway to beautiful Tuscany. ### Day 8: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM 2,500 years of history are woven into the fabric of modern Rome. You can feel it in the glory of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Or as you wander sidestreets that open onto piazzas, fountains, Bernini sculpture, and elegant courtyards. Famous treasures are legion in Rome: the Colosseum…the Forum…St. Peter’s Cathedral…the Trevi Fountain…the Spanish Steps. Take time out between sights to do as the Romans do: enjoy a three-hour lunch, shop, people-watch, or savor the best gelati in the... ### Day 9: Naples **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Naples **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM ### Day 11: Messina (Taormina), Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Dubrovnik, Croatia **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Nestled on the Adriatic coast, Dubrovnik is a beautifully preserved fortifed town. Its ancient medieval walls contain a sparkling white Old City, filled with 15th-century churches, peaceful Franciscan cloisters, a cathedral with works by Raphael and Titian, and a fascinating Maritime Museum. One of Dubrovnik’s main attractions is the sea swim from the quiet, rocky beaches on either end of the city, or catch a boat to the wooded island of Lokrum nearby. ### Day 14: Dubrovnik, Croatia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Nestled on the Adriatic coast, Dubrovnik is a beautifully preserved fortifed town. Its ancient medieval walls contain a sparkling white Old City, filled with 15th-century churches, peaceful Franciscan cloisters, a cathedral with works by Raphael and Titian, and a fascinating Maritime Museum. One of Dubrovnik’s main attractions is the sea swim from the quiet, rocky beaches on either end of the city, or catch a boat to the wooded island of Lokrum nearby. ### Day 15: Zadar, Croatia **Arrives:** 06:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Zadar, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town. There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary’s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. There’s also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus. ### Day 16: Zadar, Croatia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Zadar, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town. There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary’s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. There’s also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus. ### Day 17: Venice, Italy **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM For centuries,Venice stood at the crossroads of culture between the Byzantine and Roman worlds. The city the great traders and philosophers created is an extraordinary place. From the elegant carved gondolas and vaporetti that ply the Grand Canal to the magnificent Piazza San Marco bustling with life – Venice is unique in all the world. Great works of art are housed here, in the Accademia with its Renaissance masters and the collection of Peggy Guggenheim in her canal-side palazzo. The Basilic... ### Day 18: Venice, Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM For centuries,Venice stood at the crossroads of culture between the Byzantine and Roman worlds. The city the great traders and philosophers created is an extraordinary place. From the elegant carved gondolas and vaporetti that ply the Grand Canal to the magnificent Piazza San Marco bustling with life – Venice is unique in all the world. Great works of art are housed here, in the Accademia with its Renaissance masters and the collection of Peggy Guggenheim in her canal-side palazzo. The Basilic... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $6,699 | | Suite | $13,599 | ## Ship Information ### Wind Spirit The Wind Spirit is a sleek, 4-masted sailing ship accommodating 148 guests. With four decks and a gross tonnage of 5,736, Wind Spirit feels like your own private small ship. Wind Spirit features wide open, teak decks—quite unusual for small ships. Guests will find hidden nooks for private moments giving them a feeling of being on their own private veranda. All staterooms have ocean views, queen beds, flat-screen TV with DVD player, and Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPods. The Owner’s Suite includes a sitting area. Wind Spirit offers two primary dining venues. Amphora restaurant offers gourmet, course-by-course cuisine in the evenings and Veranda restaurant offers casual buffet and full-service dining for breakfast and lunch. All dining is open seating. And, for dining under the stars, make a reservation for Candles which features steaks and skewers. Wind Spirit amenities include: WindSpa, Watersports Platform, Lounge, Library, Pool, and Hot Tub. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 148 | | Crew | 101 | | Gross Tonnage | 5,736.0 | | Length | 360.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Barcelona *Coordinates: 41.3926, 2.07015* Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites ### Nice, France *Coordinates: 43.6958, 7.27156* With its casual affluence, flower-lined streets, flourishing markets, and interesting museums (the Musée Chagall and Musée Matisse are highlights), Nice is a charming introduction to the spirit of the Côte d’Azur. Stroll along its wide sunny boulevards, broken here and there by shady gardens and parks. Or stop for bouillabaisse, a specialty of the area, in a local restaurant. ### Genoa, Italy *Coordinates: 44.4071, 8.90944* ### Livorno, Italy *Coordinates: 43.5485, 10.3106* This busy port city near Pisa is graced with canals, an historic town center, a splendid coastline and some of the peninsula's best seafood. The city is also your gateway to beautiful Tuscany. ### Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy *Coordinates: 42.1062, 11.7757* 2,500 years of history are woven into the fabric of modern Rome. You can feel it in the glory of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Or as you wander sidestreets that open onto piazzas, fountains, Bernini sculpture, and elegant courtyards. Famous treasures are legion in Rome: the Colosseum…the Forum…St. Peter’s Cathedral…the Trevi Fountain…the Spanish Steps. Take time out between sights t... ### Naples *Coordinates: 40.84, 14.2529* ### Messina (Taormina), Italy *Coordinates: 38.1922, 15.5567* ### Dubrovnik, Croatia *Coordinates: 42.6418, 18.1065* Nestled on the Adriatic coast, Dubrovnik is a beautifully preserved fortifed town. Its ancient medieval walls contain a sparkling white Old City, filled with 15th-century churches, peaceful Franciscan cloisters, a cathedral with works by Raphael and Titian, and a fascinating Maritime Museum. One of Dubrovnik’s main attractions is the sea swim from the quiet, rocky beaches on either end of the ci... ### Zadar, Croatia *Coordinates: 44.1149, 15.229* Zadar, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town. There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary’s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. There’s also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church ... ### Venice, Italy *Coordinates: 45.4343, 12.3388* For centuries,Venice stood at the crossroads of culture between the Byzantine and Roman worlds. The city the great traders and philosophers created is an extraordinary place. From the elegant carved gondolas and vaporetti that ply the Grand Canal to the magnificent Piazza San Marco bustling with life – Venice is unique in all the world. Great works of art are housed here, in the Accademia with i... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2285316 - **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/2285316 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2285316.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2285316/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/windstar-cruises/wind-spirit/other/133731.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 06:12:21 UTC