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Star Collector: The Flavors of France
May 13, 2027 — May 31, 2027
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LISBON → LONDON / HMS BELFAST
18 Nights on Star Explorer
Sail from Lisbon to London on an extraordinary journey weaving through Portugal, Spain, France, and the UK. Explore Portugal’s coastal gems in Lisbon and Porto before tracing Spain’s northern shores from Vigo to the culinary capital of San Sebastián. In France, linger overnight in St. Jean de Luz and St. Malo and spend two nights in Bordeaux, savoring seaside elegance. Cruise the Seine to Rouen for an overnight, with Paris within easy reach. From the City of Light you can admire the Gothic grandeur of Notre-Dame, stroll the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, stand beneath the Eiffel Tower, or wander the Louvre’s vast galleries. Conclude in true small-ship style, sailing under Tower Bridge to berth beside HMS Belfast in the very heart of London.






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A small ship exclusive, Star Explorer navigates the Thames River and docks overnight in the heart of London.
Spend two nights in Bordeaux’s city center, where wine culture meets elegant boulevards just steps from your ship.
Savor overnights for extra time in St. Jean de Luz, Bordeaux, St. Malo, and Paris, France and London, UK.
Cruise the Seine to Rouen for an overnight with Paris easily within reach.
Discover the Basque charm of St. Jean de Luz, where colorful harbor front houses, golden beaches, and rich culinary traditions create a perfect blend of seaside beauty and cultural heritage.
Taste Porto’s famous port wine after spending time shopping on the Avenida dos Aliados, one of the main avenues in the city.
Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service.

The rhythm of Lisbon invites you to join its captivating dance. This splendid capital city on the banks of the Rio Teja offers a warm welcome and an unparalleled blend of architectural styles. Elegant outdoor cafés line the cobbled sidewalks. Turn-of-the-century funiculars climb the scenic hills. Find the UNESCO sites of the Tower of Belem and the Monastery of the Hieronymites. And, everywhere, the city engages you with its easy style and remarkable charm.

Built into the granite cliffs at the mouth of the Rio Douro, the hilly city of Porto presents a heady juxtaposition of eras and styles. Here, medieval alleyways, orderly neighborhood squares, and ornate Baroque churches readily intermingle. Porto's historic heart is a UNESCO site of winding lanes, zigzagging staircases and tiled churches. The highlight, though, is a taste of port wine at its best - a happy accident dating from the 17th century when brandy was discovered to preserve wine for transit. After your choice of palate-pleasing shore excursions, return for an onboard fado folk music performance.

See the twisting streets, old mansions, and beautiful plazas of the old district, parts of which have survived since medieval times. Dine on fresh seafood found all over Vigo but especially in the famous El Berbes Quarter. Or head further afield to Santiago de Compostela, where a magnificent cathedral has greeted pilgrims since the 9th century.

Gijon started out as a quiet fishing village some 3,000 years ago and there are many remnants of its passage through time. Explore the colorful houses and shops of Cimadevilla, the old quarter. There are ancient Roman baths at Termas Romanas. Rent a bike and ride the 13 miles of bike lanes past the many outstanding outdoor sculptures. Before you leave, try a glass of the local apple cider, or sidra.

The industrial port of Bilbao is surrounded by lovely green mountains, fertile landscapes with lush forests, steep coasts and the Bay of Biscay. Famed for the curvy, titanium-covered Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum, other sites of Bilbao include the Euskalduna Conference and Music Centre, Norman Foster's Underground, towers designed by architects Arata Isozaki and Cesar Pelli, and an airport designed by Calatrava.

The resort town of San Sebastian on the beautiful Bay of Biscay is known for two golden-sand beaches, Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta. Walk along the picturesque bayside promenade lined with world-renowned restaurants. The cobblestoned Old Town features vibrant pintxo bars featuring local tapas favorites and upscale boutiques. A soaring statue of Christ overlooks this culinary capital of Spain.

Three impressive sea walls protect Saint-Jean-de-Luz’s famous long beach of fine sand making it perfect for swimming. It is also famous for delicious and rustic-style Basque cuisine and its close proximity to well-known Biarritz, an eclectic place of posh restaurants, cozy pizza parlors, beautiful beaches with therapeutic waters popular for surfing and is a preferred haunt of the rich and famous.

Three impressive sea walls protect Saint-Jean-de-Luz’s famous long beach of fine sand making it perfect for swimming. It is also famous for delicious and rustic-style Basque cuisine and its close proximity to well-known Biarritz, an eclectic place of posh restaurants, cozy pizza parlors, beautiful beaches with therapeutic waters popular for surfing and is a preferred haunt of the rich and famous.
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