Signature highlights
An intimate all-suite yacht with an open bridge, infinity pool, watersports platform, screening room and port-intensive small-ship experience.
Star Legend
Star Legend is a 312-guest Tauck cruise ship, in service since 1992. This page lists 12 upcoming departures across 3 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Travelers wanting an all-suite small-ship layout
✓ Guests who prefer included specialty dining
✓ Couples seeking intimate lounges and outdoor dining
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Star Legend at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 49%
A small ship at 12,995 gross tons — #285 of 565 ships we track. 42 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Travelers wanting an all-suite small-ship layout
- Guests who prefer included specialty dining
- Couples seeking intimate lounges and outdoor dining
- Active travelers using the marina, fitness center, and spa
- Passengers who value open-bridge access and port-intensive cruising
Think twice if you want
- Travelers wanting a dedicated kids club
- Guests needing step-free boarding
- Cruisers seeking a large theatre or extensive nightlife
- Passengers wanting full-size private balconies in standard suites
- Travelers who prefer many pools and numerous dining venues
Live Position ● 49 minutes ago
Heading to: MykonosCurrently on: Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens (8 nights)
Full port route isn't linked for this sailing yet.
12.3 knots
Under Way Using Engine
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Star Legend
Star Legend is a 312-guest, all-suite yacht operated by Windstar Cruises. Originally completed in 1992 as Royal Viking Queen, the ship later sailed as Queen Odyssey and Seabourn Legend before joining Windstar in 2015. The vessel was substantially transformed in the Star Plus Initiative and offers an intimate alternative to large cruise ships, with spacious suites, destination-focused programming, open-seating dining and a watersports platform.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Windstar Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Schichau-Seebeckwerft, Bremerhaven, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- C6FR6
- IMO number
- 9008598
- MMSI
- 311085000
- Draft
- 5.5 m
- Previous names
- Royal Viking Queen; Queen Odyssey; Seabourn Legend
Onboard Experience
For families
The aft watersports platform provides complimentary snorkeling equipment, paddleboards, kayaks, water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing and floatable water mats.
Pools, spa & wellness
World Spa by Windstar offers massages, body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures, aromatherapy, acupuncture, hair services and barber services. The ship also has a fitness studio, saunas and steam rooms.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 8 · Deck 8
Yacht Club Café & Library Star Bar Star Grill by Steven RaichlenDeck 7 · Deck 7
Bridge World Spa by Windstar Fitness Center & Motion Studio Pool and whirlpool Veranda/Candles Motion StudioDeck 6 · Deck 6
Star Boutique Compass Rose Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso Owner’s Suite Deluxe Suite Star Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Star Ocean View Suite Ocean View SuiteDeck 5 · Deck 5
Whirlpool Lounge Screening Room Destination Office Reception Classic Suite Deluxe Suite Star Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Star Ocean View Suite Ocean View SuiteDeck 4 · Deck 4
Deluxe Suite Balcony Suite Star Ocean View Suite Ocean View SuiteDeck 3 · Deck 3
Amphora Restaurant Watersports Platform Galley Tender Embarkation Medical Facility Star Porthole SuiteCabins & suites
Suite 6%
Balcony 37%
Oceanview 57%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner’s SuiteIncludes two Forward Owner’s Suites, two Midship Owner’s Suites, and two Grand Owner’s Suites that can be configured as larger multi-bedroom suites. | Suite | 4 | 575–1,374 sq ft | 3 | 6 |
| Classic SuiteBroadmoor Suite 500 and Sea Island Suite 501; both have private verandas. | Suite | 2 | 400 sq ft | 2 | 5 |
| Deluxe SuiteCabins 431, 531, and 627; cabin 431 has picture windows instead of a balcony. | Suite | 3 | 468 sq ft | 3 | 4, 5, 6 |
| Star Balcony SuiteBooking codes include SBS and SBS1; French-style balconies. | Balcony | 22 | 277 sq ft | 3 | 5, 6 |
Dining, bars & venues
12 included 2 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Amphora Restaurant
Included
The main dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with open seating.
Basil + Bamboo
Included
A specialty restaurant combining Mediterranean and Asian-influenced dishes.
Veranda/Candles
Included
This indoor-outdoor venue serves breakfast and lunch and becomes Candles for dinner.
Star Grill by Steven Raichlen
Included
An outdoor restaurant serving grilled and barbecue-style dishes.
Bars & lounges
Compass Rose
Varies
A lounge with a bar, piano, and space for socializing and live performances.
Yacht Club Café & Library
Varies
A forward café and lounge with snacks, drinks, books, and reading areas.
Star Bar
Varies
An outdoor bar serving beverages on the upper deck.
History & sister ships
- 1992Entered service, built by Schichau-Seebeckwerft, Bremerhaven, Germany.
- 2015After entering the Windstar fleet, the ship received a major transformation of its public spaces, suites, dining venues, lounge, screening room, and restaurant areas.
- 2021The Star Plus project lengthened the ship, added 50 suites, replaced the engines, and expanded the pool, spa, fitness center, retail, tender access, and dining facilities.
- 2025Cuadro 44 was replaced by Basil + Bamboo as the ship’s specialty restaurant.
Other Star Plus Class ships
Where Star Legend sails, month by month
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| Mediterranean | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Itineraries & Sailings
Next: Oct 19, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Next: Apr 10, 2027
8 upcoming departures
Next: Mar 17, 2027
3 upcoming departures
All 3 itineraries and their departure dates
- Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens 19 Oct 2026
- Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens 10 Apr 2027, 17 Apr 2027, 26 Apr 2027, 3 May 2027, 9 Sep 2027, 16 Sep 2027, 3 Oct 2027, 10 Oct 2027
- Treasures of Spain and Portugal 17 Mar 2027, 16 Jun 2027, 12 Nov 2027
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Mar 17, 2027 | Mar 25, 2027 | Treasures of Spain and Portugal | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Apr 26, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| May 3, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Jun 16, 2027 | Jun 24, 2027 | Treasures of Spain and Portugal | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Sep 9, 2027 | Sep 17, 2027 | Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Sep 16, 2027 | Sep 24, 2027 | Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Oct 3, 2027 | Oct 11, 2027 | Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Oct 10, 2027 | Oct 18, 2027 | Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Nov 12, 2027 | Nov 20, 2027 | Treasures of Spain and Portugal | 8 | Mediterranean | Book → |
Star Legend FAQ
What flag does Star Legend sail under?
Star Legend is registered in Bahamas.
How many passengers does Star Legend hold?
Star Legend carries about 312 guests with roughly 200 crew.
How old is Star Legend?
Star Legend entered service in 1992 and was last refurbished in 2021.
How big is Star Legend?
At 12,995 gross tons and 159 m long, Star Legend is a small ship — larger than 49% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Star Legend?
There are no formal nights. Windstar asks guests to follow a casual-elegant dress code for evening dining.
Is dining included on Star Legend?
Meals in the ship’s dining venues, including specialty restaurants, are included in the cruise fare. Alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, and gratuities depend on the fare or package selected.
Are gratuities and Wi-Fi included?
They are included with Windstar’s all-inclusive fare or package. They are not automatically included in every cruise-only fare.
Is Star Legend accessible to passengers with mobility limitations?
Boarding is via stairs, and access to some outside decks may require assistance. Modified accessible suites are available, including cabins 448, 450, 548, and 550, with adapted bathrooms.
Does Star Legend have facilities for children?
No dedicated kids club or children’s facility is listed in the ship’s onboard layout. The ship instead emphasizes adult-oriented dining, lounges, spa, fitness, and destination activities.
Can guests visit the bridge?
Yes. The bridge is open to guests while the yacht is sailing, subject to operational restrictions.