Europe’s Winter Riviera
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Windstar Cruises  ·  Star Explorer

Europe’s Winter Riviera

From Florence / Pisa (Livorno) to Barcelona  ·  Mediterranean  ·  7 nights

Departure 29 Dec 2027
Return 5 Jan 2028
Duration 7 nights
Ports of call 4 ports
Ship Star Explorer
Journey type Ocean Cruise
From
$7,547
per person
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Voyage overview

What this voyage is

Windstar’s new sister ships, Star Seeker and Star Explorer, will each have 112 suites and a staff-to-guest ratio of 1:2, offering Windstar’s brand of laid-back luxury with some enhancements.

Each yacht will maintain the intimate atmosphere of Windstar’s
other ships, and will feature Windstar’s classic watersports
platform with new staircase access, as well an intimate forward
whirlpool and spacious open deck perfect for Windstar’s famous deck
barbecues, alongside a two-level spa and fitness centre. Dining
options include dishes from James Beard Foundation-affiliated
chefs, as well a Yacht Club café and lounge. Star Seeker joined the
fleet in December 2025, and Star Explorer will join in December
2026.

Day By Day

Itinerary

1
29 Dec 2027
Florence / Pisa (Livorno)
2
30 Dec 2027
Florence / Pisa (Livorno)
3
31 Dec 2027
Genoa

Genoa has a legendary seafaring heritage, and was once a powerful maritime republic. However, the city’s most famous son, Christopher Columbus, was spurned by the Genoese elite when he came looking for funds for his expedition, and his discoveries for the Spanish Crown ironically played no small part in Genoa’s downfall.

4
1 Jan 2028
Nice

Nice enjoys a marvellous setting on one of the most glorious stretches of the Côte d’Azur, the sweeping Bay of Angels, so it’s no wonder that tourists have been flocking here since the 19th century.

5
2 Jan 2028
Nice
6
3 Jan 2028
Barcelona

From the warren-like medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic to the fantastical modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudí, from the dizzy heights of Mount Tibidabo to the golden sands of Barceloneta, there’s never a dull moment in Barcelona.

Memory Tip: Our tip For the ultimate boozy lunch head to Can Paixano, also known as La Xampanyeria, where local residents, office workers and the odd adventurous tourist crowd around the bar and tuck into sandwiches washed down with Cava.
7
4 Jan 2028
Barcelona
What is included

Fare inclusions

Alcohol included
Daytime activities
Meals included
Soft drinks, tea and coffee included
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