Couples who want a relaxed small-ship cruise into small Mediterranean and Northern European ports.
Think twice if: Boarding is by stairs only and there is limited entertainment; not a good fit for guests who need step-free access.
See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · Windstar Cruises's page for this ship →
What she's like
Easy to find your way around. Fewer crowds getting off in port. About 42 tons of ship per guest. As a rule of thumb, 40 or more feels roomy and under 30 feels busy.
Unknown from line's site.
Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).
All meals including specialty restaurants, non-alcoholic drinks, marina water sports (kayaks, paddle boards) on select voyages, some Destination Discovery events. All-In package adds alcohol, Wi-Fi and gratuities.
The line doesn't say.
The line doesn't say.
Where she sails in Europe
Western Mediterranean
2027 Europe 2 Mar-12 Nov; Rome roundtrips, Rome-Athens.
We don't have her sailing-by-sailing schedule yet. See the line's site for dates.
What it costs beyond the fare
| Tips for the crew | Gratuities extra on standard fares (daily amount not published); included in the All-In / All-Inclusive package. Second quote from Windstar's travel-advisor site. |
|---|---|
| Drinks package | All-In / All-Inclusive package: $89 per guest per day if added 7+ days before sailing, $99 onboard (alcohol, Wi-Fi, gratuities). Promotion: complimentary All-Inclusive package (valued $99/day) on voyages through Dec 31, 2027 (check terms). |
| Wifi | Included only in All-In package; stand-alone price not published. |
| Specialty restaurants | Included ('All Meals: Including Specialty Restaurants'). |
| Money on board | USD (fares and packages in US dollars); onboard currency not explicitly stated. |
How tipping and money work on a European cruise → · Build a full trip budget →
Her restaurants · 5 included, 0 extra
| Where to eat | Cost |
|---|---|
| Amphora Restaurant | Included |
| Candles (alfresco) | Included |
| Basil + Bamboo | Included |
| Yacht Club Café | Included |
| Star Grill | Included |
Which cabin to book, and which to avoid
| Cabin type | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Owner's Suite (3 bedroom) | 1,374 sq ft | 6 |
| Owner's Suite midship 640/641 | 820 sq ft | 6 |
| Owner's Suite forward 600/601 | 575 sq ft | 6 |
| Broadmoor Suite 500 / Sea Island Suite 501 | 400 sq ft | 5 |
| Deluxe Suite 431/531/627 | 468 sq ft | 4-6 |
| Star Balcony / Balcony Suite | 277 sq ft | |
| Star Ocean View / Ocean View Suite | 277 sq ft | |
| Star Porthole Suite | 277 sq ft | 3 |
Good to know before you pick
- Deck 6 suites roughly 614-641 sit below the deck 7 spa, fitness centre and pool
- Modified accessible suites (plan): 448, 450, 548, 550 (small lip into shower, step into bathroom)
- Restricted-view suites are marked on the plan with a + symbol
- Suite 431 has two picture windows instead of a balcony (plan)
- Convertible / adjoining suites listed on plan (e.g. 638-640, 639-641 on all three ships)
- Owner's Suites forward (600, 601) are 575 sq ft; midship Owner's Suites (640, 641) are 820 sq ft
If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty
Modified accessible suites 448, 450, 548 and 550 (shower with small lip, one step into bathroom). The only accessible elevator is midship. Boarding by stairs only. Mobility devices must be under 26 inches wide and stored in your cabin. Pier boarding assistance on request 30 days ahead. Tender policy not published. Elevators: Elevator marks forward and aft of midship on decks 3-8; plan notes the only accessible elevator is midship Our accessibility guide →
Find your way around
Our own deck plans, drawn from the line's official plan: tap a deck to see it from above, with what's at the front, middle and back of the ship. Use “Find on board” to light up every deck with a pool, a bar or a restaurant. Not to scale.
- Deck 8 · Deck Eight , Yacht Club Café & Library; Star Bar; Star Grill
- Deck 7 · Deck Seven , Bridge; World Spa by Windstar; Fitness Center & Motion Studio; Pool and whirlpool; Veranda / Candles
- Deck 6 · Deck Six , Basil + Bamboo Restaurant (replaces Cuadro 44 on Star Pride from 4/21/2026); Star Boutique; Compass Rose
- Deck 5 · Deck Five , Whirlpool (bow); Reception; Destination Office; Screening Room; Lounge
- Deck 4 · Deck Four
- Deck 3 · Deck Three , Medical Facility; Tender boarding; Amphora Restaurant; Marina
What to book, and when
Booking, check-in and reservations
Shore excursions charged at booking online. Documents about 30 days before departure, after final payment. Deposit 15% of package cost per person (UK-style package terms) or promotional reduced deposit $150 per person. Wheelchair pier assistance: request 30 days before.
Paying and cancelling
For sailings through March 31, 2027: full refund if cancelled at least 121 days before; within 7 days: 100% penalty.
Tips for her Europe sailings
Shore-tour durations do not include tender time.
The ship in numbers
- Cruise line
- Windstar Cruises
- Kind of ship
- Small ship & sail
- Built
- 1990
- Guests
- 312
- Crew
- 200
- Cabins
- 156
- Guest decks
- 6
- Gross tons
- 12,995
- Length
- 159 m (522 ft)
- Width
- 19 m (62 ft)
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Class
- Star class (ex-Seabourn Pride class)
- Ship number
- IMO 9008598
- Sister ships
- Star Pride
- In Europe 2026–27
- Western Mediterranean
Highlights
- Sails Northern Europe and the Mediterranean year-round (Windstar)
- Small enough to cross the Corinth Canal
- Built 1992 as Royal Viking Queen; later Seabourn Legend
Sources & what we could not confirm · 8 sources · checked 2026-11
- Windstar official ship page: Star Legend
- Windstar official deck plan PDF: Star Legend
- VesselFinder registry entry
- Star Legend (ship) (Wikipedia, secondary)
- Windstar: terms and conditions
- Windstar: life on board (what's included)
- Windstar: accessibility
- Windstar Advisor Hub: Cruising Transformed (All-Inclusive fares)
- cabins = sum of suite counts listed in Windstar 'Yacht Facts'.
- Windstar Cruises: Daily gratuity amount on non-package fares
- Windstar Cruises: Dress code
- Windstar Cruises: Minimum age
- Windstar Cruises: Smoking
- Windstar Cruises: Final payment day count
- Deck plan: Star Explorer is listed in this group but the plan covers Star Breeze, Star Legend and Star Pride; ship_details links Star Explorer to a separate Seeker/Explorer plan
- Deck plan: Copy read from disk carries a 4.14.26 revision stamp
- Deck plan: Which suites carry the + restricted-view mark not legible at the resolution read