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Star Collector: Culture & Charms of Italy & Croatia
22 Sep - 10 Oct
18 Nights
16 Ports
Windstar Cruises

Star Collector: Culture & Charms of Italy & Croatia

22 September - 10 October 2025
From £8,689 pp

Duration

18 Nights

Journey Type

Cruise only (Please call for flight options)

Ports

16 Ports

22 September

Setting sail from Rome (Civitavecchia)

One of the world's great cities, Rome continues to dazzle and delight visitors with a potent mix of architectural marvels, continent-defining history and buzzing nightlife. As the saying goes, the city wasn't built in a day, and if you want to make the most of Rome you'll need to spend at least a couple of nights here. The Colosseum, the Vatican and the Forum are among the big ticket items, with the crowds to match, though in truth you will find history around almost every corner.

Don't miss

The Via Appia - this ancient Roman road is now part of a national park, and closed to car traffic on Sundays. Take a picnic, stroll, and visit the extraordinary catacombs.

23 September

At sea

24 September

Italy: Giardini Naxos

25 September

Italy: Siracusa

26 September

At sea

27 September

Malta: Valletta

28 September

Italy: Porto Empedocle

29 September

Italy: Trapani

30 September

Italy: Lipari

1 October

Italy: Sorrento

2 October

Italy: Amalfi

3 October

Italy: Rome (Civitavecchia)

4 October

Italy: Sorrento

5 October

Italy: Giardini Naxos

6 October

At sea

7 October

Croatia: Dubrovnik

8 October

Croatia: Split

9 October

Croatia: Rovinj

10 October

Arriving in Venice

Venice is a city like no other, a marble maze of turquoise canals criss-crossed by beautiful bridges, overflowing with palaces, churches and charming little piazzas. No matter how many times you've seen it in photographs, that first glimpse of the Grand Canal will simply take your breath away; it hardly seems credible that such an eye-popping scene could exist outside of a Canaletto painting. Of course Venice is a city that draws big crowds, especially in summer, but don't let this put you off; even the busiest areas are never more than a few steps from a quiet courtyard or a secluded square.

Our tip

The long, long queues for St Marks might put you off, but just book online in advance for timed entrance and bypass the exhausted tourists.

The Ship

Your home from home

Windstar Cruises - Wind Surf at sea
Windstar Cruises - Wind Surf pool
Windstar Cruises - Wind Surf stateroom
Windstar’s flagship sailing yacht is a stunning sail assisted cruise ship, which combines the refinement of a modern vessel with the romance of a tall ship.

What we love

Gracious staterooms provide a compact yet comfortable retreat. Facilities include several dining options and a variety of bars and lounges, a small swimming pool with two whirlpools and even a watersports platform. The décor is fresh and modern throughout.

Capacity 342 Guests
Crew 210 International Staff
Style This is laid-back luxury at its best with relaxed informal days, refined yet comfortable evenings and a friendly and welcoming crew.
Inclusions
  • All meals in all venues including room service
  • Soft drinks, speciality coffees and teas
  • Welcome cocktails
  • All onboard entertainment
  • Unlimited use of the Fitness Centre
  • Unlimited use of all watersports equipment
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Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
Hotel Camp de' Fiori, Rome

Extend your stay in Rome

There are so many great hotels but we particularly love the Campo de’ Fiori, for its great location in the centre of everything.

The Vatican City, Rome

Beat the queues

Get a private guide to help you jump the queues into the Vatican who can whizz you through the galleries to see the essentials and ensure your best view of the Sistine Chapel.

Hotel Metropole, Venice

Our favourite hotel in Venice

The Metropole is an old favourite for its quieter location and lovely lagoon views.

See more of the Veneto

If you’ve time, take the train to Padova and visit the Scrovegni Chapel.

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Star Collector: Culture & Charms of Italy & Croatia

22 September - 10 October 2025
From £8,689 pp

Duration

18 Nights

Journey Type

Cruise only (Please call for flight options)

Ports

16 Ports

Ship

Wind Surf of Windstar Cruises

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Why Mundy?

Who we are

Founded in 1970, we have sold more luxury cruises for more years than anyone else in the UK.

Matthew Lonsdale

Mundy Cruising was the very first cruise specialist in the UK. We have been making the best cruise holidays even better since 1970.

How? Simply by offering our clients more expertise, more personal service, more unique ideas, more fascinating add-ons, more fabulous freebies and more peace of mind.

We're happy to do all of that over the phone. But if you prefer to chat face to face, why not visit us at our comfortable offices on London's Russell Square - we'd be delighted to see you.

Mundy Cruising office in Russell Square, London