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Star Legend is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbours and hidden coves that others can’t reach.
This all-suite yacht completed renovation as part of the $250 Million Star Plus Initiative to provide more of what our guests love. New public areas, including two new dining venues, a new spa, elevated pool, and fitness area. The yacht also boasts all new bathrooms in every suite and a new category of Star suites, featuring a new layout. With ocean views and at least 277 square feet of suite comfort, Star Legend is the perfect yacht for cruising the Dardanelles and into scenic fjords from the serenity of your suite.
Carrying only 312 guests, Star Legend still tucks into small ports like Sinop and Honfleur or narrow waterways like the Corinth Canal. We can’t wait to welcome you on board for your next 180 degrees from ordinary adventure!
A group of 10 friends went on the Windstar Star Legend Aegean Sea Odyssey via the Corinth Canal cruise. We had great weather for the 8 nights we traveled in October. Luxury but not the highest end. Its all inclusive option does not include excursions like some other cruise lines; so it can get pricey with add-ons. Best features of this ship are the accommodations from the 300 person limit, size of the cabins, 4 restaurant choices, medical facility, spa and multiple lounges depending on your entertainment needs. Staff ratio is impressive with 200 staff for 300 customers. For the most part, we found the staff enjoyed working there, had great camaraderie, and wanted to assure that all the guests were having a great experience. Special shout out to Jan, Edwin, and Arletta from the food and beverage management. They made sure that our party of 10 didn’t experience repeated bad reservation issues due to the ship’s lack of an automated restaurant reservation system. Sahwen and Leon from Amphora restaurant provided great service. Sahwen made sure that the kitchen knew that two people in our group had allergies. He also provided us the following day’s menu so that we could preselect our meals with our allergies in mind. Activities and Entertainment was hit or miss. The Windstar exclusive Ephesus dinner in Turkey; within the ruins and with live classical music, was one of the highlights of the trip. The BBQ night on the pool deck, and the Crew show were both entertaining and solidified the family feel of this voyage. The band Appaloosa that played nightly was excellent and always tried to engage the customers. The excursions were the disappointment of this trip, especially for the price. It seemed that the excursions were outsourced and not managed directly by Windstar. The excursions that did go well usually had Windstar staff accompany the tour guides. We had a really bad tour guide in Mykonos, who not only skipped specific sites but could barely be heard throughout the day. My recommendation, especially for docked ports, is to purchase TripAdvisor/viator/costco excursions. The worst part of this Windstar cruise was their new computer system (for pre-cruise) and the lack of a computerized restaurant reservation system (everything was manual). The two specialty restaurants required reservations. The manual process started at the check-in booth at embarkment in Athens, prior to boarding the ship. The staff couldn’t correct a mistake made by the person in the booth until the staff all returned to the ship to check “the list”. Communication of the staff at the port, to the reservation desk, to the actual restaurant ruined a 51st anniversary dinner for a couple in our party of 10 in the specialty restaurant Candles. They sat 5 couples in tables of 2 each so that we were all split up and the food came out at all different times. And this was after repeated confirmation with many of the reception personnel that we were a party of 10 and would like to be seated together for this special occasion. The food and beverage management acknowledged and apologized for ruining our friend’s 51st anniversary and hosted a special private Mediterranean surf and turf dinner as a re-do. It was impressive how the food and beverage management dealt with correcting a mistake. If they didn’t help our group of 10 navigate reserving future dinner tables that accommodate our group, I believe our experience would be different. For all the other couples and even my husband, they would all highly recommend Windstar. I tend to coordinate events for my family and friends, from groups of 2- 20 + people. Was asked if I would recommend this cruise line. For small groups of 8 or less, I would say definitely but book your own excursions. For midsize groups of 10 or more, I would tell them that the restaurants may not be able to sit everyone at the same table for dinners. If they don’t mind not being together, then I would recommend highly. However, I think that defeats the whole purpose of traveling with your group of friends.
We sailed Star Legend on the Atlantic Archipelago Adventures itinerary with high expectations that were met and exceeded! The ship is not necessarily the flashiest or most glamorous in design or decor, but it is tasteful and comfortable. Our priority was service and comfort and Windstar excelled at both. We were in Suite (Owner's Suite) which was phenomenal. I've been in smaller apartments! The living area was quite large, with a comfortable sectional sofa, a large bar with mini fridge, vast amounts of shelving and storage, and a sizeable dining area with marble top table and seating for four. There is a half bath/powder room which was nice to have. The bedroom was a completely separate room which really helped with noise reduction (we could hear our neighbors-not bad, but coughing, loud talking was audible-while in the living area, as this suite has an adjoining cabin). The bedroom was very large, with its own sitting area, large picture window, a walk in closet with vanity, and a huge (by cruise ship standards) bathroom. The bathroom was awesome: double sinks, full size bathtub, large walk in shower, and a water closet. The shower was luxurious and had the best water pressure of any cruise I've ever taken. The L'Occitane toiletries were lovely as well. The only downside to this particular suite is the partially blocked view in the bedroom window. One of the lifeboats is postitioned directly above the cabin and the botton half partially obscures the direct view. Also, crewmembers occasionally had to be on the deck area right outside the window to clean or attend to the lifeboat--a fact I wish I'd considered before leaving our bedroom curtains wide open one morning before I'd gotten properly dressed!! Not a big deal though, since the large picture windows and full balcony off the living room provided ample views and light. We sat on the balcony every day and most evenings to enjoy amazing views of all the places we sailed past. I saw numerous lighthouses, beautiful castles, and endless green vistas of the incredibly beautiful British Isles. Being on the starboard side also allowed us to witness some amazing sunsets on the first few nights of the cruise as we sailed south. The Star Legend crew were all very friendly and professional. We felt very well taken care of. In spite of the small size of the ship, dining options were plentiful. Amphora, the main dining room, is lovely and had fantastic food. There were wonderful options, which changed nightly, and their partnership with the James Beard Foundation meant some really interesting and delicious special features. We also really enjoyed the Grill on one of the upper decks, which had consistently excellent options. We liked the al fresco dining and the fresh food offered. The only bad thing is that this dining area wasn't open nightly--if the weather was poor it couldn't operate. When we docked in Belfast it couldn't open either due to the dock operations which were sending huge dustclouds into the air and onto the decks. (Not a pleasant dock honestly) There were 3 other dining options each day, all of which were very good. Candles, the steakhouse, was excellent. The Spanish tapas restaurant was good, but not as many options. All restaurants have a wonderful wine list as well. As for the itinerary, it was fabulous. Sailing under London's Tower Bridge at sunset as we embarked on our journey was an unforgettable, magical experience. It's absolutely worth staying up late beyond that to witness sailing under the Greenwich Mean Time laser beam--something I never knew existed until we saw it. So cool! We enjoyed each stop on the itinerary and we were the only cruise ship in most of the ports which was nice. I especially loved the small island stops of Scilly and Fishguard, as well as Oban. They were so charming. The big city stops were great too though. Dublin is great and Windstar offers some excellent excursion options. The Guiness Storehouse is not to be missed! Belfast was really interesting, and Glasgow is really hip and beautiful. Edinburgh was our favorite though. What a gorgeous city with interesting history, beautiful architecture, and lovely people. The itinerary was a perfect blend of small, charming seaside villages and exciting big cities full of historical beauty. It gave us a great feel for the United Kingdom and was a wonderful way to see and learn about all five countries. Windstar's Star Legend is an excellent ship that exceeded our expectations. Its small size allowed us to have a warmer and more personal experience with the crew and fellow passengers, many of whom became friends we hope to see again.
All Accommodations Feature
Queen Size Bed with Luxurious Linens
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.
