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Login Serving just 312 guests, Star Legend is the perfect size — small enough to offer unique experiences that set Windstar apart from other cruise lines (think crossing the Corinth Canal), yet large enough for you to make plenty of new connections on board — all without ever feeling crowded.
This intimate all-suite yacht features spacious, ocean-view accommodations, each with a walk-in closet and updated double-vanity bathroom. On board, you’ll find a fully equipped fitness center, a spa with complimentary sauna, an infinity pool, two full-service bars, on-deck hot tubs, a water-access marina platform, and so much more.
And did we mention all dining is included? From gourmet bites at our Yacht Club Café to 24-hour room service and even specialty restaurants like Basil + Bamboo (available starting December 13, 2025), Windstar’s award-winning cuisine is always complimentary, so you can indulge freely and enjoy every moment of your journey.
Ready to experience Star Legend for yourself? Join us on one of our voyages across Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, where she sails year-round — and get ready to sail beyond ordinary.
Our voyage from Barcelona to Lisbon was memorable aboard the Star Legend, with Windstar both meeting or exceeding our expectations in a number of areas as well as falling far short in some other areas. On the plus side our accommodation was perfect and we really enjoyed our suite with plenty of room, plenty of storage excellent bathroom and being able to open the full length windows to enjoy the sea breeze was a real treat We were also extremely well looked after by our lady who really was outstanding We also really appreciated all the excellent facilities aboard and variety of options for meeting, relaxing and eating Our particular favorite was their Yacht Club The only downside is the Yacht Club staffing ends far too early and no food or beverage available.- here or any where else on the ship? Having a self service multi option coffee machine installed together with a cookie and cake display unit would allow guests to enjoy this area 24/7 and when no staff on hand We dined at both Amphora and Candles - both serving impeccable meals. Surprisingly we werent aware of any local regional meals being featured as examples of Spanish and Portuguese cuisine In terms of staff and quality of amenities on the ship. Excellent and in particular the staff are superb. Where Windstar really falls short is the casual dining buffet style self service. Many of the food displays were unappetizing and the actual food no better or even worse. For example simple things like the “New York pastrami” was undercooked, tasteless and tough to boot. Preparing a brisket is quite simple if one follows the recipe This bore little resemblance to a correctly prepared and seasoned brisket. Arriving at any of the food stations towards the end of a set meal time was enough to put anyone off, and on several occasions we skipped breakfast and instead went to the Yacht Club for a good coffee and delicious snack. If some areas can get it right why can’t others ? In comparison we have taken a number of river cruises; Emerald, Avalon and Riverside. In every case they maintain a consistently high standard throughout. In particular their buffets and breakfasts not only look outstanding but also pass the taste test. Even towards the end of a set meal time, the food is still appetizing and appealing Windstar seems to have a great difficulty in maintaining a consistently high standard from excellent in Amphora to mediocre at best in other areas We also tried their room service. Once for an evening meal in our suite. Crudités, burger and tuna salad roll. The fresh vegetables were a minuscule portion and of little interest, the burger was just passable and the tuna salad roll inedible On our departure we ordered a 7am room service breakfast. Orange juice, cappuccinos, yoghurt and pastries all arrived on time and excellent. So clearly Windstar has a real problem in maintaining a consistent and high standard probably due to the competence, training and supervision of the chefs in the various kitchens Another area we always appreciate on the river cruises is the included shore excursions with great guides and never any issues. I understand the need for ocean cruise companies to make this an extra paid for option. If all the river cruise companies can ensure that the shore excursions they are paying for are of a consistent high standard why can’t Windstar ensure that passengers are getting good value with good tour content with great guides? The one shore excursion in Tangier we signed up and paid for turned out to be half tour and half carpet sales event. One should be prewarned Another small bone of contention is the nickel and dime charging on Windstar. Their drinks package of $89 per day would be excessive for someone who is a moderate drinker but charging between $9 and $11:50 per glass for inexpensive wines that retail at around $11-$12 a bottle and much less at wholesale, is excessive, and in my opinion unnecessary. This might be the going rate at American restaurants who rely totally on their food and wine for income, but not for passengers who have already paid for their cruise. So to sum up. What Windstar does well is exceptional particularly with regard to the immaculate condition of the Star Legend, comfort of the accommodation, fine dining, staff friendliness and attitude. But what Windstar fails to get right, particularly is the inconsistency of the food on display and quality, that detracts from this being a total A+ experience. And probably the easiest thing to correct
I rarely leave reviews but I had some good experiences on this cruise and wanted to pass it along. Also, the Windstar after-cruise survey (with numerical rankings) didn’t really ask the questions that I am interested in answering, so I’m instead voicing here. (For reference, I am a regular Crystal cruiser, but I fully realize Windstar is not in the same class of cruising and my review is not based on a comparison.) Fabulous Turkish Excursions: We were extremely impressed with a 3-day pre-cruise excursion in Istanbul. Everything was well organized and efficient. We were housed in the luxurious Pera Palace, which is a magnificent Oriental Express hotel with a very good restaurant. The hotel also recommended a great Turkish restaurant less than a block away. Our balcony room was spacious and lovely. The excursion went to all of the famous sites (including a cruise of the Bosphorus strait) and we had the same guide for all 3 days (Sergul, who was awesome). Lunch was included on two of the days and both venues were very nice (one in a garden setting) with delicious food. Windstar subcontracts to the Turkish tour company Sea Song for this excursion and they were exemplary. A++ Later in the cruise, Sea Song was also the Windstar subcontractor for a day excursion to Ephesus (near the coastal port of Kuşadasi) and it was just as organized and well-run as the Istanbul excursion, with again an excellent guide. Windstar also provides an included night-time dinner excursion to Ephesus during this cruise, located under the stars amid the ancient ruins, with a string quartet and white-glove service. It was absolutely magical. We were the only ship in port, and when we all returned very late and tired, trudging down the long dark dock, it was such a surprise to hear music in the distance and slowly realize that the entire crew was waiting outside to meet us with music and smiles and trays of drinks. It was a unique experience and a super end to an already super evening. Room: We were in a deluxe suite (in the middle of the ship, created during the expansion) only because it was the only room left when we booked (3 months ahead). Thus, my review is not a good comparison for most of the other rooms. We had a welcome bouquet of flowers that was gorgeous (and yes, that is important to me). The cabin is spacious with a separate bedroom and a huge walk-in closet with lots of drawers. Storage for a week cruise was way more than adequate, which is most appreciated. However, the bed butts right up to the closet and it is very difficult for two people to maneuver around the bed and use the closet at the same time. A little less closet and more space around the bed would have worked better here. I really appreciated the French balcony in the bedroom because we open the doors at night for fresh air. And, we stepped out (there is plenty of room to stand) to get better views, especially during sail-ins and sail-aways. I would book a French balcony again for that reason alone. We also had a big window in the sitting area. The shower is too small and the big bathtub is total wasted space. This is a ship for active participants. We never touched the tub. Dinner: We loved the main dining room (Amphora) for dinner. The menu changed every night, with 3 or 4 options for every course, and the selections were innovative and excellent. Classics were also offered for those less adventurous. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. We did not dine in the two alternative restaurants. Neither menu looked appealing to us. We did not hear good reviews about the Asian restaurant, and we live in a major metropolitan area so we can eat excellent sushi any time. Candles (which turns the breakfast/lunch buffet area into a nicer restaurant with tablecloths and candles at night) had the usual shrimp cocktail/Caesar salad/steak fare that may be special for some, but is not something we crave. The weather was also cold on our cruise so dining outside at night wasn’t fun. Breakfast/Lunch: The main buffet (Veranda) is actually pretty good and outside dining during the day was very pleasant. There are also daily specials you can get quoted from your waiter (no menu) and we enjoyed some fantastic pasta as a result. Again, I was pleasantly surprised, but hours are limited. Other Dining on Deck 8: There is a small pedestrian buffet on the top open deck that is ok. You can also order grill items via the bar that is in the same location (we had really good burgers one afternoon), but it isn’t always available. The seating is fairly sparse and cold weather makes it less pleasant. Steps away is an indoor space with pastries and finger foods. To me, the hours of operation for the three venues in this whole Deck 8 food area are conflicting/confusing and don’t always coincide with the end of morning excursions for many people who missed lunch. Deck BBQ: Windstar includes a deck BBQ on every cruise and this one was fun and entertaining with good food. Along with the Ephesus dinner, this is one of the included items that definitely make Windstar shine. Staff: Absolutely no complaints. My room was made up with fresh towels every morning and evening, and if I left requests on a bit of paper (like, please leave a bottle of xyz wine in my fridge), they were always fulfilled. The staff at the excursion and receptions desks were friendly and patient and kind. Sometimes the waitstaff in Amphora seemed a bit harried, but it was fine. They all did their jobs very well. Honestly, I don’t feel a need to be best friends with the staff. I was totally satisfied. Bars and Entertainment: This is where I think Windstar falls down a bit. I understand the ships are smaller, but the onboard activities are really lacking. One bar has limited hours (nighttime only) and the other is very small and in the open (and also juggling grill orders). On a cold cruise, that little bar is mostly empty. There are a C+ duo and a small band, who alternate. On some days there is trivia, but that is it. Why isn’t there a history or current events lecturer in the afternoon, when everyone is back from the morning excursions? Why not bring visiting entertainers onboard in certain ports (comics, musicians, regional folk artists, whatever) like other cruise lines do? We don’t all want to sit in the bar and drink and do karaoke every night. I love to read, but Windstar needs to ratchet this up a notch. Water Sports: The back end drops down for water sports like kayaking, swimming, raft floating, tubing, etc. Our cruise was too cold, but we had one day that was open and a few brave souls ventured down through the lower bowels of the ship. It is a fun little space with sofas and towels and ice cream and soft drinks, which we enjoyed after we climbed over ropes and anchors to arrive. We all had a lot of fun and some dived in. On a hot day it would be spectacular. Booking: I used a Windstar customer service representative (Laura) to book my cruise and I couldn’t have been happier. She replied to all of my email questions quickly and with patience. I received generous OBC.
This was our first time cruising with Windstar, a winter cruise on the Star Legend along the coast of Spain, Barcelona to Barcelona, stopping in Valencia, Cartagena, Malaga, Gibraltar, and Palma. We were offered a very attractive rate through a travel agent and decided to give it a try. We were impressed by the Star Legend. The ship is upscale and attractive, but not opulent or glitzy. There are ample public areas, so that the ship seldom seemed crowded, in spite of the fact that the weather kept most passengers indoors most of the time. There was very little waiting for anything. The ship has a capacity of 312, though I believe there were only about 250 onboard. The downside of a small ship is rough seas. We had one day and one night of turbulence, and were glad we had medication for motion sickness. The upside of a small ship is great docking locations. We could easily walk from the ship into town in Barcelona, Malaga, and Cartagena. Gibraltar was more of a hike, and Valencia required a bus (provided by Windstar) or taxi. We bought a combination of Windstar land excursions and tours we booked on our own. All the tours were of good quality, but the Windstar tours were much more expensive (but also more convenient, as they began and ended at the ship.) The cabin was a high point, but with one serious drawback, and that was the bed. The Star Legend uses rather thin memory foam that neither satisfies those who like a firm mattress nor those who like a soft one. When the beds are put together to make a double, the two mattresses slide around, sometimes leaving a gap in the middle. I woke up several mornings with a sore back and/or neck. In all other respects the cabin was a winner, spacious and pretty, with a navigable bathroom and a nearly walk-in closet (you can sidle into it) and a sitting area big enough to entertain guests. We had a big window, not a balcony, but even balcony suites only have a Juliet balcony, and were otherwise the same as our cabin. Only the high-end suites had true balconies, so the Star Legend is not a good choice for private balcony lovers. I'd rather have a bigger room than a balcony any day. Service was professional and accommodating all around, with a high staff-to-passenger ratio. Some staff made it a point to learn our names, others didn't bother; this isn't a sticking point with me; as long as the service is good, which it was. We rarely stood in line or had to wait for anything. Dining on the Windstar Legend was outstanding. Breakfast and lunch featured a surprisingly large array of choices for such a small ship, with both buffet and made-to-order options, all of good quality. Dinner in the main dining room, Amphora, was a highlight, with a rotating menu of incredible food. Every guest is guaranteed a night at each of the two specialty restaurants, the meat-forward Candles and the odd Mediterranean-Asian fusion Basil and Bamboo. We liked both, but found ourselves wondering what we were missing at Amphora on those nights. Unless you buy a package (we didn't) all drinks are a la carte, even with meals. Fortunately they are reasonably priced, in line with what you'd pay at any US chain restaurant. Like many who booked through a travel agent, we had an onboard credit that covered the better part of our drinking. Wines were OK, similar to the decent wines one might find in a US supermarket. Entertainment was very low-key, alternating between a soft rock duo and a soft rock trio (with some karaoke enhancement.) They were proficient, even enjoyable, but were meant to be background music. There was an amusing entertainment director who led a variety of typical cruise-type games, and a crew talent show night which seemed to be a big hit with the guests, though I wasn't overwhelmed by the talent; it's more that you've gotten to know the crew and therefore are rooting for them. There was one night of entertainment by a local group in our case flamenco dancing. I'm told that all the above is typical of the entertainment on all Windstar cruises. We took this cruise due to the excellent price, but now that we've tried the line, I wouldn't rule out another Windstar cruise in the future.
Just returned from 7 day cruise Barcelona to Malaga. We had sailed on Legend in the Spring from Rome to Venice so obviously that was a good trip as we rebooked! First surprise was that Windstar upgraded our room. The check-in process was smooth, as was the disembarkation. The upgraded room was clean and everything is very well set-up. We ate in all the restaurants (including room service one early morning) during our trip and found all the staff helpful and polite - nothing was ever too much trouble. One point is that Candles restaurant has a low roof in the main section so can be noisy if you are next to a large table (out doors is fine). We enjoyed the food everywhere on the ship. We used the spa and gym - can be slightly expensive but probably in line with cruise ships generally. It is a small ship so that affects the entertainment options - there are usually different things going on but you are not going to see The Royal Shakespear Company here.
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World Class Dining Experience
We’ve upped the onboard dining game with our culinary program, featuring an array of fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from each ports along the journey. The menu us crafted to highlight the spectacular flavors of the regional cuisine.
At Windstar, we don’t just take you to fascinating destinations, we take you into them, giving you unique access to knowledge and activities that enhance your understanding of the places you visit. Complimentary Destination Discovery Events treat you to iconic experiences that capture the essence of your locale. Guest Lecturers intrigue you with regional topics, adding new dimensions to your voyage. And small group excursions take you to meet locals who are delighted to share their homes, cuisines, and cultures with you.
A day on board your Windstar ship is a day of choices, all of them good. Perhaps you’ll begin with a relaxing massage in World Spa by Windstar. Or maybe an invigorating workout in the Fitness Center. Even better, why not both? After a sumptuous lunch in Veranda, make a splash from the Watersports Platform off the ship’s stern. Everything you can think of for fun in the water is there — swimming, kayaking, sail-boarding, even water skiing. And it’s all complimentary, of course. Sun yourself on deck, take a dip in the whirlpool, then catch up on email ororder a cheese plate for your stateroom or suite. After dinner, dance to live music in the Lounge. This is your yacht, so of course you’re welcome on the Bridge, where the Captain and officers are delighted to share charts, routes, and vistas with you.
As you prepare for another amazing Windstar day, enjoy a nightcap anywhere you like — on deck, in the Lounge, or why not let us bring it to your suite or stateroom? Your day ends just as it began, blissfully.
There's a host of facilities to keep you in shape whilst you sail on the Star Legend, including the pool and fitness centre. After all that activity, the WindSpa is the perfect place to melt all your woes away.
Please note: Star Legend does not offer any dedicated children's facilities.
