As a small ship, with a maximum of 312 guests, the all-suite Windstar‘s Star Legend, has slipped right into the heart of Malaga. We are in pole position for exploring the sun-blessed city. 

Windstar offers luxurious small-ship cruises, taking us into harbours beyond the mega-cruisers on our seven day exploration of Southern Spain.. Sometimes we will be the only cruise ship in the port, giving opportunities for cultural immersion, that are, as the Windstar credo, reminds us 180° From Ordinary. 

Though many Windstar regulars will stay on board for the next two cruises! With Rome among the Italian highlights, before docking in Venice. That is 22 days of intimate excursions, a plethora of wellness options, and superb cuisine.

For Star Legend and her crew, after 12 days in a Cadiz dry dock, it is back to work. Looking more than ship-shape, the Star Legend has new carpets of maritime blues in many of the public areas, plenty of fresh paintwork and restaurant Basil and Bamboo ready to open. 

Day 1: Malaga

With check in from 1 pm, guests are soon through the formalities and heading for lunch. Led by the James Beard Foundation, the Veranda restaurant, with both a la carte and buffet announces that this will be a dream gastronomic cruise for foodies.

Guests in the know quickly book tables for the inaugural evening of Basil and Bamboo, an Asian / Mediterranean fusion experience. Following up with a booking later in the cruise for Candles, steaks and much more. 

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