Windstar Cruises

Connoisseur’s Delight: Northern Spain & Portugal

Europe

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Trip Details

Departs: May 13, 2027

Returns: May 21, 2027

Departure Port: Lisbon

Ship: Star Explorer

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Your Ship

Star Explorer

An Antarctic expedition ship being taken apart and rebuilt as a Windstar yacht

Aboard

Built in 2019 at West Sea, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, as the expedition ship World Explorer
Sailed for nicko cruises, Quark Expeditions in Antarctica and Rivages du Monde before Windstar bought her in 2024
The conversion removes the helipad, reshapes the bow to match the fleet and adds staterooms
112 suites, including two Horizon Owner's Suites of 74 square meters
First Windstar sailing on December 28, 2026, out of Barcelona
Christened on the River Thames on May 31, 2027

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Ashore

Where You Stop

Lisbon

Europe

Stunning aerial shot of Santorini coast at sunset with a cruise ship in the Aegean Sea — Santorini Coast

Aerial photo of a cruise ship sailing near Santorini island under a serene sunset sky. — Santorini Island

Beautiful view of Fira in Santorini showcasing iconic white buildings against a deep blue sea under a clear sunny sky. — Fira in Santorini

A majestic cruise ship sails along the stunning coastline of Dubrovnik, Croatia at sunset. — Brilliance of the Seas in Croatia

A majestic cruise ship sails through the Bosphorus Strait with a historic Istanbul skyline in the backdrop. — The Seabourn Encore in the Bosphorus Strait

A luxury cruise ship sails along a scenic rocky coastline with a city skyline backdrop. — Antibes, France

A vibrant view of the historic Ribeira District along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal. — Porto, Portugal

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