--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: b6673f08-9978-4a56-875b-6faa39ecff34 slug: 2317067 voyage_code: EX20270513-18D cruise_line: Windstar Cruises ship: Star Explorer departure_date: return_date: nights: 18 embarkation_port: Lisbon, Portugal disembarkation_port: London (Greenwich), United Kingdom starting_price_usd: 8399.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T05:55:10Z --- # Star Collector: The Flavors of France > Windstar Cruises · Star Explorer · May 13 – 31, 2027   (18 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Windstar Cruises | | **Ship** | Star Explorer | | **Duration** | 18 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Lisbon, Portugal | | **Disembarkation Port** | London (Greenwich), United Kingdom | | **Starting Price** | 8,399 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EX20270513-18D | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Lisbon, Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM One of Europe's smallest capital cities, Lisbon is for many, one of it most beguiling – an easily accessible mix of new and old worlds. Elegant outdoor cafés 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 2: Leixoes (Porto), Portugal **Arrives:** 11:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:30 PM ### Day 3: Vigo, Spain **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM Vigo is a city on Spain’s northwest coast. The mouth of the nearby Vigo Estuary is sheltered by the Cíes Islands, which form part of the Atlantic Islands National Park. The Cíes are known for their rich birdlife and crescent-shaped Rodas Beach. The city’s old quarter is home to the neoclassical Church of Santa María. The Castro de Vigo archaeological site has reconstructed ancient dwellings. ### Day 4: Gijon, Spain **Arrives:** 02:00 PM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Gijón is a large coastal city in northern Spain. It’s known for its maritime heritage and the old fishermen’s quarter of Cimadevilla. Santa Catalina hill has a clifftop park and sculpture. The 18th-century Revillagigedo Palace houses an international arts center. It adjoins the Collegiate Church of San Juan Bautista, now a concert hall. Nearby is the 16th-century Clock Tower, with a museum about the city. ### Day 5: Bilbao, Spain **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:59 PM Bilbao, an industrial port city in northern Spain, is surrounded by green mountains. It’s the de facto capital of Basque Country, with a skyscraper-filled downtown. It’s famed for the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which sparked revitalization when it opened in 1997. The museum houses prominent modern and contemporary works, but it’s the curvy, titanium-clad building that receives the most attention. ### Day 6: San Sebastian / Pasaia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM San Sebastián is a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country. It’s known for Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, beaches framed by a picturesque bayfront promenade, and world-renowned restaurants helmed by innovative chefs. In its cobblestoned old town (Parte Vieja), upscale shops neighbor vibrant pintxo bars pairing local wines with bite-size regional specialties. ### Day 6: Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Biarritz) **Arrives:** 10:00 PM · **Departs:** 11:59 PM Biarritz, an elegant seaside town on southwestern France’s Basque coast, has been a popular resort since European royalty began visiting in the 1800s. It’s also a major surfing destination, with long sandy beaches and surf schools. A symbol of Biarritz, the Rocher de la Vierge is a rocky outcrop topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Reached via footbridge, it offers sweeping views of the Bay of Biscay. ### Day 7: Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Biarritz) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Biarritz, an elegant seaside town on southwestern France’s Basque coast, has been a popular resort since European royalty began visiting in the 1800s. It’s also a major surfing destination, with long sandy beaches and surf schools. A symbol of Biarritz, the Rocher de la Vierge is a rocky outcrop topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Reached via footbridge, it offers sweeping views of the Bay of Biscay. ### Day 8: Cruising Garonne River **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 AM ### Day 8: Bordeaux, France **Arrives:** 08:45 AM · **Departs:** 11:59 PM Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line the curving river quays. The grand Place de la Bourse, centered on the Three Graces fountain, overlooks the Miroir d’Eau reflecting pool. ### Day 9: Bordeaux, France **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line the curving river quays. The grand Place de la Bourse, centered on the Three Graces fountain, overlooks the Miroir d’Eau reflecting pool. ### Day 9: Cruising Garonne River **Arrives:** 08:30 PM · **Departs:** 09:30 PM ### Day 10: La Rochelle, France **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM La Rochelle is a coastal city in southwestern France and capital of the Charente-Maritime department. It's been a center for fishing and trade since the 12th century, a maritime tradition that's reflected in its Vieux Port (old harbor) and huge, modern Les Minimes marina. The old town has half-timbered medieval houses and Renaissance architecture, including passageways covered by 17th-century arches. ### Day 11: Le Palais, Belle-Ile **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: St-Malo **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:59 PM Saint-Malo is a port city in Brittany, in France's northwest. Tall granite walls surround the old town, which was once a stronghold for privateers (pirates approved by the king). The Saint-Malo Cathedral, in the center of the old town, is built in Romanesque and Gothic styles and features stained-glass windows depicting city history. Nearby is La Demeure de Corsaire, an 18th-century privateer’s house and museum. ### Day 14: St-Malo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 PM Saint-Malo is a port city in Brittany, in France's northwest. Tall granite walls surround the old town, which was once a stronghold for privateers (pirates approved by the king). The Saint-Malo Cathedral, in the center of the old town, is built in Romanesque and Gothic styles and features stained-glass windows depicting city history. Nearby is La Demeure de Corsaire, an 18th-century privateer’s house and museum. ### Day 15: Caen, France **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:30 PM Caen is a port city and capital of Calvados department in northern France's Normandy region. Its center features the Château de Caen, a circa-1060 castle built by William the Conqueror. It stands on a hill flanked by the Romanesque abbeys of Saint-Étienne and Sainte-Trinité, which both date from the same period. The multimedia Mémorial museum is devoted to World War II, the 1944 Battle of Normandy and the Cold War ### Day 16: Cruising The Seine River **Arrives:** 05:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:30 AM ### Day 16: Rouen, France **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:59 PM ### Day 17: Rouen, France **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:30 PM ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: Cruising Thames River **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 AM ### Day 19: London (Greenwich), United Kingdom **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $8,399 | | Balcony | $10,899 | | Suite | $14,799 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Infinity Suite** (Code: IN) This 280-square-foot suite features a wide floor-to-ceiling infinity window that allows for stunning ocean views. You can even open the top half to enjoy the cool ocean breeze. Your suite features an inviting queen bed (convertible into two twin beds if desired), a walk-in mosaic glass shower and a ... ### Balcony Cabins **Triple Premier Veranda Suite** (Code: VS3) Located on deck 6, this 246-square-foot suite welcomes you with stylish comfort and stunning ocean views. Featuring an inviting queen bed (convertible into two twin beds if desired) and a pull-out sofa in the living area, the suite allows for triple occupancy. The outdoor space adds another 55 squar... **Premier Veranda Suite** (Code: VS1) Located at the middle of the ship, these 225-square-foot suites welcome you with stylish comfort and beautiful ocean views. Relax on your queen bed (convertible into two twin beds if desired) or lounge in the nearby living area. The outdoor space adds another 55 square feet, enough to sit outside co... **Veranda Suite** (Code: VS) Stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you to this 225-square-foot suite. Relax on your queen bed (convertible into two twin beds if desired) or lounge in the nearby living area. The outdoor space adds another 55 square feet, enough to sit outside comfortably and enjoy the breeze. In the bathroom, ... ### Suite Cabins **Star Suite** (Code: CS2) Step into a stylish and bright open living area with a spacious adjacent bedroom. This 380-square-foot suite welcomes you with spectacular views, courtesy of the sliding glass doors that lead out to your private balcony. The outdoor space adds another 110 square feet, enough to sit outside comfortab... **Classic Suite** (Code: CS) Step into a stylish and bright open living area with a spacious adjacent bedroom. This 353-square-foot suite welcomes you with spectacular views, courtesy of the sliding glass doors that lead out to your private balcony. The outdoor space adds another 110 square feet, enough to sit outside comfortab... **Deluxe Suite** (Code: DS) This 288-square-foot suite welcomes you with spectacular views, courtesy of the sliding glass doors that lead out to your private balcony. The outdoor space adds another 110 square feet, enough to sit outside comfortably and enjoy the breeze. The bedroom features an inviting queen bed (convertible i... ## Ship Information ### Star Explorer Be one of the first to experience Star Explorer, the second of Windstar’s newest yachts, during her first-ever sailing season beginning December 2026 in the Mediterranean! Featuring our new specialty restaurant Basil + Bamboo, upgraded amenities and 112 spacious suites — nearly all with a full private veranda or a floor-to-ceiling infinity window that opens to let in the breeze — Star Explorer is a fresh take on our Star Class that remains unmistakably Windstar. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 0 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Lisbon, Portugal *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* One of Europe's smallest capital cities, Lisbon is for many, one of it most beguiling – an easily accessible mix of new and old worlds. Elegant outdoor cafés 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 alleyway... ### Leixoes (Porto), Portugal *Coordinates: 41.1833, -8.7* ### Vigo, Spain *Coordinates: 42.2314, -8.71245* Vigo is a city on Spain’s northwest coast. The mouth of the nearby Vigo Estuary is sheltered by the Cíes Islands, which form part of the Atlantic Islands National Park. The Cíes are known for their rich birdlife and crescent-shaped Rodas Beach. The city’s old quarter is home to the neoclassical Church of Santa María. The Castro de Vigo archaeological site has reconstructed ancient dwellings. ### Gijon, Spain *Coordinates: 43.5453, -5.66193* Gijón is a large coastal city in northern Spain. It’s known for its maritime heritage and the old fishermen’s quarter of Cimadevilla. Santa Catalina hill has a clifftop park and sculpture. The 18th-century Revillagigedo Palace houses an international arts center. It adjoins the Collegiate Church of San Juan Bautista, now a concert hall. Nearby is the 16th-century Clock Tower, with a museum about t... ### Bilbao, Spain *Coordinates: 43.257, -2.92344* Bilbao, an industrial port city in northern Spain, is surrounded by green mountains. It’s the de facto capital of Basque Country, with a skyscraper-filled downtown. It’s famed for the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which sparked revitalization when it opened in 1997. The museum houses prominent modern and contemporary works, but it’s the curvy, titanium-clad building that receives ... ### San Sebastian / Pasaia *Coordinates: 28.0922, -17.1119* San Sebastián is a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country. It’s known for Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, beaches framed by a picturesque bayfront promenade, and world-renowned restaurants helmed by innovative chefs. In its cobblestoned old town (Parte Vieja), upscale shops neighbor vibrant pintxo bars pairing local wines with bite-size regional specialti... ### Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Biarritz) *Coordinates: 43.4822, -1.56083* Biarritz, an elegant seaside town on southwestern France’s Basque coast, has been a popular resort since European royalty began visiting in the 1800s. It’s also a major surfing destination, with long sandy beaches and surf schools. A symbol of Biarritz, the Rocher de la Vierge is a rocky outcrop topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Reached via footbridge, it offers sweeping views of the Bay of... ### Cruising Garonne River ### Bordeaux, France *Coordinates: 44.8374, -0.576144* Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line the curving river quays. The grand Place de la Bourse, centered on the Three Graces fountain, overlooks the Miroir d’Eau ... ### La Rochelle, France *Coordinates: 46.1581, -1.15364* La Rochelle is a coastal city in southwestern France and capital of the Charente-Maritime department. It's been a center for fishing and trade since the 12th century, a maritime tradition that's reflected in its Vieux Port (old harbor) and huge, modern Les Minimes marina. The old town has half-timbered medieval houses and Renaissance architecture, including passageways covered by 17th-century arch... ### Le Palais, Belle-Ile *Coordinates: 45.0181, -0.190945* ### St-Malo *Coordinates: 48.6482, -2.02609* Saint-Malo is a port city in Brittany, in France's northwest. Tall granite walls surround the old town, which was once a stronghold for privateers (pirates approved by the king). The Saint-Malo Cathedral, in the center of the old town, is built in Romanesque and Gothic styles and features stained-glass windows depicting city history. Nearby is La Demeure de Corsaire, an 18th-century privateer’s ho... ### Caen, France *Coordinates: 49.1847, -0.36027* Caen is a port city and capital of Calvados department in northern France's Normandy region. Its center features the Château de Caen, a circa-1060 castle built by William the Conqueror. It stands on a hill flanked by the Romanesque abbeys of Saint-Étienne and Sainte-Trinité, which both date from the same period. The multimedia Mémorial museum is devoted to World War II, the 1944 Battle of Normandy... ### Cruising The Seine River ### Rouen, France *Coordinates: 49.4432, 1.09997* ### Cruising Thames River ### London (Greenwich), United Kingdom *Coordinates: 51.4788, -0.0106772* London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the en... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2317067 - **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/2317067 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2317067.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2317067/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/windstar-cruises/star-explorer/other/135861.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 05:55:10 UTC