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From Madrid to Barcelona

Madrid & Southern Spain Winter Escapes Cruise Tour

Dates:
2 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Duration:
13 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
8
Ship:
Star Explorer
Cruise Line:
Windstar Cruises
Fares:

From £8,343 pp

Málaga city skyline

From Madrid to Barcelona

Madrid & Southern Spain Winter Escapes Cruise Tour

Dates:
2 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Duration:
13 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
8
Ship:
Star Explorer
Cruise Line:
Windstar Cruises
Fares:

From £8,343 pp

Voyage Itinerary

2 January to 4 January

Setting sail from Madrid

Madrid is a dynamic and exciting capital filled with grandiose Habsburg architecture, cultural treasures and enough quirky little bars to spend a lifetime grazing on tapas. The city has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the arts; the Prado houses some of the world's most important paintings, while the more contemporary-focused Reina Sofia is home to Picasso's nightmarish masterpiece, 'Guernica'. The city brims with innovative restaurants and lively nightspots, but there are plenty of quieter corners too, such as the lovely Retiro park, where Madrileños come to unwind at the weekend.

Gran Via, Madrid

5 January to 8 January

Spain: Barcelona

From the warren-like medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic to the fantastical modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudí, from the dizzy heights of Mount Tibidabo to the golden sands of Barceloneta, there’s never a dull moment in Barcelona.
View from Park Guell, Barcelona

8 January

Spain: Valencia

Spain’s third city is a dazzling destination that combines historic architecture, cutting edge design and an inviting stretch of beach. Don’t miss the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, designed by local architect Santiago Calatrava, or the old riverbed, now a delightful park.
Architecture in Valencia, Spain

9 January

Spain: Cartagena

Cartagena was founded by the Carthaginians around 227 BC, who named it after their home city in North Africa. These days the city is best known for its well-preserved Roman theatre, which was remarkably only discovered in 1987, in spite of its location in the centre of town.
Roman theatre in Cartagena, Spain

10 January

Gibraltar: Gibraltar

Sovereignty of ‘The Rock’ has been a thorny issue ever since Gibraltar was ceded to Britain in 1713, though on the ground it’s clear where most locals’ sympathies lie. Gibraltar is often described as ‘more British than Britain’, a curious enclave of red postboxes, double decker buses and chip shops.
Monkey in Gibraltar

11 January to 12 January

Spain: Málaga

Málaga boasts plenty of chic restaurants and bars where you can ease into the rhythms of life in southern Spain, before exploring sights including the intriguing, unfinished Gothic cathedral, and a museum devoted to the city's most famous son, Pablo Picasso.
Málaga Cathedral, Spain

13 January - At sea

14 January

Spain: Palma de Mallorca

Mallorca is renowned for its beaches, ranging from big, bustling resorts to small, secluded coves. The island interior offers ruggedly beautiful scenery and quaint little towns, while the charming capital, Palma, boasts an attractive old quarter dominated by the imposing Gothic cathedral.
Palma de Mallorca cathedral

15 January

Arriving in Barcelona

From the warren-like medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic to the fantastical modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudí, from the dizzy heights of Mount Tibidabo to the golden sands of Barceloneta, there’s never a dull moment in Barcelona.
View from Park Guell, Barcelona
View of the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

Don't miss

Gaudí’s crowning masterpiece, the church of La Sagrada Familia, is an utterly unique building, a soaring structure that’s rich in bizarre little details. It’s also still not finished; despite the fact that construction began in 1882, the current completion date is scheduled for 2026!

The ship

Star Explorer

Capacity:
224 Guests
Crew:
112 Staff
Style:
This is laid-back luxury at its best with relaxed informal days, refined yet comfortable evenings and a friendly and welcomingcrew.

Windstar's new sister ships, Star Seeker and Star Explorer, will each have 112 suites and a staff-to-guest ratio of 1:2, offering Windstar's brand of laid-back luxury with some enhancements.

What we love

Each yacht will maintain the intimate atmosphere of Windstar's other ships, and will feature Windstar's classic watersports platform with new staircase access, as well an intimate forward whirlpool and spacious open deck perfect for Windstar's famous deck barbecues, alongside a two-level spa and fitness centre. Dining options include dishes from James Beard Foundation-affiliated chefs, as well a Yacht Club café and lounge. Star Seeker joined the fleet in December 2025, and Star Explorer will join in December 2026.

Learn more about Star Explorer
Infinity Suite on board Windstar Cruises' Star Seeker

inclusions

  • All meals in all venues including room service
  • Soft drinks, speciality coffees and teas
  • Champagne welcome reception
  • All onboard entertainment
  • Use of the Fitness Centre & yoga classes
  • Unlimited use of all watersports equipment (local regulations permitting)

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
    • Hotel Arts, Barcelona

      Where to stay in Barcelona

      The lovely Hotel Arts on the sea front is perfectly located for a pre- or post-cruise stay, and has great restaurants too.

    • Girona, Spain

      Explore Catalonia

      Take a day trip to the attractive city of Girona, with its fascinating mix of Gothic, Moorish and Modernist architecture, as well as an exceptionally well preserved Jewish Quarter.

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