May 22 - June 11, 2025
21 Days
Tour Status - Available

The ‘Star Pride” is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbors and hidden coves that other cruise lines can’t reach. Being in Europe this time of year, there are less crowds then in the busy summer season, and the weather is still pleasant and not as hot as in the summer months.

This all-suite yacht completed renovation as part of the  $250 Million Star Plus Initiative  to provide more of what our guests love. New public areas, including two new dining venues, a new spa, elevated pool, and fitness area. The yacht also boasts all new bathrooms in every suite and a new category of Star suites, featuring a new layout. With ocean views and at least 277 square feet of suite comfort, Star Pride is the perfect yacht for cruising the Dardanelles and into scenic fjords from the serenity of your suite.

Carrying only 312 guests, Star Pride still tucks into small ports and narrow waterways like the Kiel Canal. We can’t wait to welcome you on board for your next 180 degrees from ordinary adventure! This PLUS much more…..

This amazing departure will be hosted by David & Brenda Layden of Select Holidays.

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What's Included:

  • Return economy airfare from major North American cities

  • Airport transfers at destinations

  • 2 night pre-cruise hotel accommodations in Amsterdam including breakfast.

  • Tour of Amsterdam & rural area.

  • 17-day Unforgettable days aboard the ‘Windstar Star Pride’

  • Three(3) “Select Holidays ~ Private Events”

  • All meals aboard the Windstar Star Pride including specialty restaurants

  • Entertainment on board the Windstar Star Pride

  • Gratuities, Drink package and Wi-Fi package on the Windstar Star Pride

  • Complimentary Laundry Service onboard cruise

  • PLUS more…..

Day 01: May 22, 2025: Flight from North America
Depart North America on an overnight flight into Amsterdam, Netherlands.  [IFM]

Day 02: May 23, 2025:  Amsterdam, Netherlands
Arrive Amsterdam and transfer to hotel for two night stay. Amsterdam, the Venice of the North, where more than 1,500 bridges arch gracefully over scenic canals. The stately 17th century homes of Dutch merchants line the canals and museums are everywhere, filled with masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age. Most of the sightseeing essentials are conveniently collected in the Canal Ring, the central area of the city which is designated as a UNESCO site. Here you’ll find the Anne Frank House, the Royal Palace, the Red Light District, and most of the museums. Mind all the bicycles! [IFM]

Day 03: May 24, 2025:  Amsterdam, Netherlands
A Private/Customized - Select Holidays Event is planned today and visit the beautiful countryside of the Netherlands. [B/L]

Day 04: May 25, 2025:  Amsterdam, Netherlands
Free morning to explore on your own before transferring to the “Star Pride”, where you will be welcomed onboard for your next 180 degree from ordinary adventure! Sail away from Amsterdam at 6pm. [B/L/D]

Day 05: May 26, 2025:  Harlingen, Netherlands
Arrive at 8am with an overnight stay. A Private/Customized - Select Holidays Event is planned this day to visit the countryside and the rural area’s. Bordering the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site, Harlingen is a magnet for those who love the wind and the water, but just as attractive for lovers of a glorious, nautical past. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 06: May 27, 2025:  Harlingen, Netherlands
Sail away at 1pm. Go on a voyage of discovery through beautiful warehouses, view the beautiful facades, stroll along lively inland ports and through atmospheric streets. Here you will find all your inspiration for a visit to Harlingen, one of the oldest seaport cities in the Netherlands and the most beautiful city in Friesland. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 07: May 28, 2025:  Helegoland, Germany
Arrive at 8am till 6pm. Heligoland is located 46 kilometres (29 mi) off the German coastline. This small German island offers stunning views of the sea and the sky, with its red sandstone cliffs, green pastures, and white sandy beaches. You can explore the island's natural beauty and wildlife, such as seals, birds, and rare plants, by walking, cycling, or taking a boat tour. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 08: May 29, 2025:  Hamburg, Germany
Arrive at 8am with an overnight stay. Hamburg is Germany's second-largest economic center, Germany's most busy port, and a significant industrial metropolis. Today Hamburg is an attractive, contemporary city and cultural center, internationally renowned for its opera, theatre, magazines and libraries, radio, television, and film studios. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 09: May 30, 2025:  Hamburg, Germany
Sail away at 6pm. Hamburg stands on the branching River Elbe at the head of a 110 km (68 mi) estuary to the North Sea. The Port of Hamburg is Germany's largest and Europe's third-largest, after Rotterdam and Antwerp. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 10: May 31, 2025:  At Sea
Sail through the Kiel Canal, a 98 km (61 mi) long freshwater canal. The canal was finished in 1895, but later widened, and links the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. An average of 460 km (290 mi) is saved by using the Kiel Canal instead of going around the Jutland Peninsula. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 11: June 01, 2025:  Wismar, Germany
Arrive at 7am till 9pm. Walking into the heart of Old Wismar feels like stepping into Germany’s past. The medieval town was a major trading center of the Hanseatic League, an association that blessed it with endless gabled red brick buildings, Gothic churches, and a UNESCO designation. The buildings lining the Marktplatz give you a generous helping of this eye candy. Or spend the day in Berlin, where landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie lead you through Germany’s past. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 12: June 02, 2025:  Binz, Germany
Arrive at 9am till 6pm. Few people outside of Germany know about this Baltic jewel with its sandy beaches dotted with Stranskorbs (beach baskets) and elegant seaside walkway. The island was the preferred playground of the German elite during the late 1800s and its iconic Belle époch architecture will charm you, but there’s lots more to recommend this secretive seaside resort. Binz is conveniently close to Jasmund National Park with its dramatic white chalk cliffs, as well as a U-boat museum. Climb the spiraling walkway at the Rügen Natural Heritage Center, circling around a soaring birch tree until you reach the viewing tower at the top. Or take the narrow gauge steam train to Jagdschloss Granitz, a dusty pink neo-Gothic hunting lodge/castle built in the 1830s. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 13: June 03, 2025:  Copenhagen, Denmark
Arrive at 7am till 5pm. A Private/Customized - Select Holidays Event is planned this day. This historic city of palaces, canals, and copper spires casts a sense of enchantment upon all who walk its cobbled streets. Little wonder that Copenhagen’s favorite son, Hans Christian Andersen, was inspired to write some of the world’s most beloved fairy tales here. Stroll the 17th century Nyhavn waterfront where Andersen once lived, complete with colorful row houses and historic tall ships. Enjoy world-class shopping on Strøget, the world's longest pedestrian street. Or find your amusement at world-famous Tivoli Gardens where tree-lined pathways lead to theaters, open air stages, restaurants, cafes, and over 80 attractions. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 14: June 04, 2025:  Aalborg, Denmark
Arrive at 8am till 4pm. Aalborg is found in the Jutland region of Denmark on the shores of Limfjord. This university city is full of Viking history, 21st century architecture and a quaint medieval center. This is a small port that only allows one cruise ship at a time. Visit Skanse Park with its stunning view of the city and the fjord. Grab a drink at Jomfru Ane Gade, a charming street packed with locals frequenting the bars and restaurants there. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 15: June 05, 2025:  Arendal, Norway
Arrive at 8am till 3pm. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 16: June 06, 2025:  Stavanger, Norway
Arrive at 8am till 1pm. Here’s a day for exploration. Your ship will dock in the very city center near the oldest part of town. A short stroll will take you to Stavanger Cathedral, the best preserved medieval cathedral in Norway, the city center and cobblestone pedestrian streets. Just an hour’s boat trip away is the 2,000-foot-high Pulpit Rock with its magnificent views of the lovely Lysefjord. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 17: June 07, 2025:  Flan, Norway
Arrive 10am till 3:30pm. A tiny town of only 500 residents, yet people have been traveling here from all over since the end of the 19th century. You’ll understand why when you arrive. Take one of the world’s most breathtaking railroad journeys up the mountain to gasp at the fjord below. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 18: June 08, 2025:  Olden, Norway
Arrive at 12:00pm till 6pm. The pleasant small village of Olden is located at the inner end of the 66-mile long Nordfjord, the sixth longest fjord in Norway.   Long known for tourism and industry, it is now also famous for contemporary design.  With fewer than 500 inhabitants Olden is an ideal destination for people who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, and is the gateway to Jostedal, the largest glacier on the European mainland. If you can, find a bottle of Olden Mineral Water, as close as you will get to a glacier on tap. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 19: June 09, 2025:  At Sea
A full day at sea. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 20: June 10, 2025:  Bergen, Norway
Arrive at 1pm with an overnight stay. Colorful Bryggen, Bergen’s Hanseatic quay and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is so delightful you may find it difficult to explore further. But do. Watch the Huldras (forest nymphs) dance at Kjosfossen Waterfall, wander the narrow smau between the old buildings climbing the hillside. [B/L/D onboard Star Pride]

Day 21: June 11, 2025: End of Tour / Flights back to North America
All good things must come to an end. Disembark ship and transfer to airport for flight back to North America.  [B/IFM]

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PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - From $20,778.00 CAD (balcony suite ~BS)
PLUS AIR, PORT, & GOVERNMENT TAXES OF $1,268.00 CAD PER PERSON

Upgrade to a “Star Balcony Suite” - Add $880.00 CAD per person, based on double occupancy
Upgrade to a “Star Balcony Suite Mid-Ship” - Add $1,472.00 CAD per person, based on double occupancy
Downgrade to a “Oceanview Suite” - Deduct $440.00 CAD per person, based on double occupancy
+Other categories available upon request
*Single occupancy available upon request

Initial Deposit - $3,500.00 CAD per person at time of booking, plus any airfare upgrades & travel insurance (if required)
Second Deposit - $3,500.00 per person prior to November 15, 2024
Final Payment - is due prior to February 20, 2025

Economy airfare included from major North American gateways. Upgraded airfares available upon request.

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