Explore three different remarkable European destinations in 2027 with Windstar Cruises. The brand’s newest 224-guest, all-suite yacht, Star Explorer, debuts alongside complimentary Destination Discovery Events in Livorno, Dubrovnik and London.
Livorno, Italy: A Medici Wine Tasting
Experience the region’s past, culture and local flavors at historic Medici fortress before after-hour cocktails inside Livorno’s 16th-century Fortezza Vecchia. This experience can be found on Europe’s Winter Riviera.
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Dubrovnik, Croatia: The Spirit of Croatia
Bringing together local traditions in the heart of Dubrovnik, this experience begins with sparkling wine and traditional klapa singers inside a 15th-century Dominican cloister. Continue the fun in historic Marin Držić Theatre for Croatian music and dance. Find this unforgettable tour on Iconic & Hidden Croatia or Off the Beaten Path Adriatic.
London, England: Tower of London at Sunset
Only available on three 2027 sailings, this new Destination Discovery Event is one of Windstar’s most limited excursions to date. The Tower of London opens after hours for Windstar guests, with a private viewing of the Crown Jewels, access to the White Tower and Battlements, live music, and a British-inspired reception in historic New Armouries Courtyard. This exclusive experience is available on Star Pride’s Tulip Season in Holland & Belgium and Timeless Maritime Powerhouses of Northern Europe, as well as Star Explorer’s Christening Voyage: Circumnavigating Ireland.
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