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Star Explorer Maiden Voyage
Dec 28, 2026 — Jan 6, 2027
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BARCELONA → BARCELONA
9 Nights on Star Explorer
Walk in the shadows of Gaudí's architectural splendors and sip decadent Spanish red wines paired with savory tapas during an overnight stay near the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Master the toasty, crackling craft of perfect socarrat as you cook up paella from regional ingredients at an exclusive cooking class hosted in a Malaga home. An inviting coastal city, Malaga enjoys the warmest winter weather in Europe. Sample regional wines and local delicacies like pescaíto frito - fried fish - at outdoor cafes. Wander Alcazaba Fortress's ancient halls and fortifications dating back to the 11th Century. Delightfully dawdle in galleries adorned with Pablo Picasso's paintings, drawings, sculptures, and ceramics. Rise to the airy heights of the formidable British stronghold at Gibraltar, where you'll gaze out across one of the world's busiest channels to North Africa's distant mountains.




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Enjoy the warm winter weather and stroll Pablo Picasso’s hometown of Málaga, where you can see his art at the Picasso Museum.
Tour Barcelona’s festive Las Ramblas and Gaudí’s renowned Parc Guell, one of the city’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Try a pan of paella in Valencia, the birthplace of this iconic dish.
Visit the Museo Del Teatro Romano in Cartagena to learn about how Cartagena was built and to see a historic Roman Theater up close. This theater once held over 7000 people.
In Palma de Mallorca explore the city’s well-known Moorish architecture or tour the Drach caves.

The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you're greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don't miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.

The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you're greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don't miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.
Available Excursions
Barcelona
Time
10:00 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$169
Barcelona
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$189
Barcelona
Time
9:15 AMDuration
5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$205

This captivating city is best when savored slowly. Although Valencia's religious architecture is remarkable, and the Lonja, one of Europe's most elegant buildings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, take time for an optional experience - paella. You'll learn the local secrets of this gastronomic masterpiece as you cook it, eat it, and toast it with the region's perfectly matched local wines.Want insider advice on where to find the tastiest restaurants, most unique local markets, authentic culinary shops, and hidden watering holes? Check out Valencia's Local Dining Tip Curated by Saveur on our blog.
Available Excursions
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$135
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$999
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,049
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.75 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$145
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$109
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$225
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,499
Valencia
Time
8:30 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,399

The walled town of Cartagena is a popular seaport with a large naval shipyard. The seashore offers a wide range of activities from windsurfing to good snorkeling to sailing. From Cartagena you can easily explore the ancient city of Murcia, the coastal resorts of Mazarrón, Cala Cortina, and Cabo de Palos or a little further north, the world famous resort of Mar Menor.
Available Excursions
Cartagena
Time
9:45 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$135
Cartagena
Explore at your own pace with a private car, driver & guide — customize a sightseeing adventure tailored just for you.
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$999
Cartagena
Time
9:30 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$159
Cartagena
Time
10:00 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$119
Cartagena
Time
9:00 AMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$145
Cartagena
Time
9:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$105
Cartagena
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$1,199

It's an odd bit of Britain here at the toe of Spain, with Barbary apes and miles of tunnels as well as traditional red phone boxes. Legend says Gibraltar was one of the two pillars erected by Hercules to mark the edge of the world. Take the cable car to the top to see if you can see it from here. No, that's not it. That's just Africa. What a view.
Available Excursions
Gibraltar
Time
1:30 PMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$479
Gibraltar
Time
1:30 PMDuration
2.5 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$155
Gibraltar
Time
1:30 PMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$139
Gibraltar
Time
6:00 PMDuration
3 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$479
Gibraltar
Time
1:30 PMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
StrenuousAdd during booking
$105
Gibraltar
Time
1:30 PMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$105
Gibraltar
Time
1:30 PMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$99

Here, on the shores of Costa del Sol, the Andalusian spirit thrives. Be sure to include an optional visit to see the brilliant and comprehensive collection of Picasso's work at Museo Picasso Málaga, a tribute to this artistic genius in the city of his birth. Or you may choose to opt for a visit to the beautiful village of Mijas, where picturesque Andalusian country life creates some of the world's best wines.
Available Excursions
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$129
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,699
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$225
Málaga
Discover Granada’s magnificent Alhambra and Generalife gardens, crowned by a traditional Spanish lunch!
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$2,799
Málaga
Explore Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife gardens, then savor a traditional Spanish lunch with Sierra Nevada views!
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$3,099
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.25 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$149
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
2.5 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$75
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
8.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$215
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$799
Málaga
Create your perfect day ashore with a private car and guide — explore iconic sights at your own pace!
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,399
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$169
Málaga
Create your perfect day with a private van and guide — explore iconic sights, including the Alhambra, at your own pace!
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$999
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$109

Here, on the shores of Costa del Sol, the Andalusian spirit thrives. Be sure to include an optional visit to see the brilliant and comprehensive collection of Picasso's work at Museo Picasso Málaga, a tribute to this artistic genius in the city of his birth. Or you may choose to opt for a visit to the beautiful village of Mijas, where picturesque Andalusian country life creates some of the world's best wines.
Available Excursions
Málaga
Explore Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife gardens, then savor a traditional Spanish lunch with Sierra Nevada views!
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$3,099
Málaga
Create your perfect day with a private van and guide — explore iconic sights, including the Alhambra, at your own pace!
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$999
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.25 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$149
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$129
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,699
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$169
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
2.5 HoursActivity Level
Easy-ModerateAdd during booking
$75
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
8.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$215
Málaga
Create your perfect day ashore with a private car and guide — explore iconic sights at your own pace!
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$1,399
Málaga
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$799
Málaga
Discover Granada’s magnificent Alhambra and Generalife gardens, crowned by a traditional Spanish lunch!
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$2,799
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$109
Málaga
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
EasyAdd during booking
$225

Mallorca is steep, green, and fringed with enticing coves and more than 200 lush beaches. But all that natural beauty is just the beginning. Stroll along the tree-shaded Paseo de Born in search of tapas. Shop for a Siurell; a traditional red, green, and white clay whistle dating back to the time of the Moors. Watch the street performers on the piazza around the church, or cross the island to beautiful Sóller. Not to be missed is the cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Available Excursions
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$135
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
2 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$155
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$115
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$159
Palma de Mallorca
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$1,699
Palma de Mallorca
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$1,149
Palma de Mallorca
Time
9:01 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$1,099
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
3.5 HoursActivity Level
Moderate-StrenuousAdd during booking
$145
Palma de Mallorca
Time
8:30 AMDuration
4 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$109
Palma de Mallorca
Time
9:01 AMDuration
8 HoursActivity Level
ModerateAdd during booking
$1,749

The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you're greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don't miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.
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| Date | Yacht | Starting from | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6 (Wed) – Jan 15 (Fri), 2027January 6 (Wed) – January 15 (Fri), 2027 | Star Explorer | ||
| Feb 14 (Sun) – Feb 23 (Tue), 2027February 14 (Sun) – February 23 (Tue), 2027 | Star Explorer | ||
| Feb 23 (Tue) – Mar 4 (Thu), 2027February 23 (Tue) – March 4 (Thu), 2027 | Star Explorer | ||
| Nov 26 (Fri) – Dec 5 (Sun), 2027November 26 (Fri) – December 5 (Sun), 2027 | Star Explorer | ||
| Jan 4 (Tue) – Jan 13 (Thu), 2028January 4 (Tue) – January 13 (Thu), 2028 | Star Explorer | ||
| Jan 13 (Thu) – Jan 22 (Sat), 2028January 13 (Thu) – January 22 (Sat), 2028 | Star Explorer |