Star Legend, operated by Windstar Cruises, docked at Portsmouth International Port on Friday. The 159m long vessel was carrying primarily American tourists on a voyage across Europe, with many guests cycling across the city after being greeted by volunteers at Visit Portsmouth.
The News were invited on a tour of the ship, which can carry up to 312 guests. Windstar Cruises operates two other Star-class ships, Star Breeze and Star Pride. Head of sales Augustus Lonsdale said they try and offer customers a “private yacht style experience” with cruise infrastructure.
Restaurants with exclusive dining are on offer alongside different bars, Compass Rose lounge, yacht club cafe and library and boutique shops. Sun-seekers can make use of the swimming pool and whirlpool, water sports platform where people can jump into the sea on hot days, a spa with heated seats and sauna.
Here are various pictures of what the cruise ship looks like.
The News were invited on a tour of the ship, which can carry up to 312 guests. Windstar Cruises operates two other Star-class ships, Star Breeze and Star Pride. Head of sales Augustus Lonsdale said they try and offer customers a “private yacht style experience” with cruise infrastructure.
![Explore the inside of Star Legend, a luxurious cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises. Pictured is The Compass Lounge.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmMzMzFhNTA5LTJiM2UtNDU3NS1hNTU5LTE0ODc5NmFhNjAwYjo5MmIzZjVhYy1mNjk2LTQwMzUtODE5My1kNmFjYWEwYWM5MjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
5. Star Legend
Explore the inside of Star Legend, a luxurious cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises. Pictured is The Compass Lounge.Photo: Habibur Rahman
![Explore the inside of Star Legend, a luxurious cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmExZjMzYTE4LTFiNDEtNDE3OC05YjkxLThjNjkwNDZjMWFmMjoxYmM2OGU3MS1jNzc1LTRiYTItYjc5NC0xNTk3MDY1MjE1YjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Star Legend
Explore the inside of Star Legend, a luxurious cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises.Photo: Habibur Rahman
![Explore the inside of Star Legend, a luxurious cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises. Pictured - one of the fine dining restaurants.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmEwNmNkOGM2LTAwM2UtNGFhNS05Mjc2LTQ3NjdhZjc0MGEwMDpmYmJjYTVmYy00NTliLTQ0ZjctOTZkNy0wMTcxZjRmODc5YjA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. Star Legend
Explore the inside of Star Legend, a luxurious cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises. Pictured - one of the fine dining restaurants.Photo: Habibur Rahman
![Explore the inside of Star Legend, a luxurious cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises. Pictured is an outdoor jacuzzi.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjEwMmFiODNjLTc4MTItNDNiYS1hYzQ5LWJkZjIyN2JiOTQzOTpjZTM0MDdlYi0wZTU2LTQ2YTctODcwNC1lNDE3MmJhMDU0YTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Star Legend
Explore the inside of Star Legend, a luxurious cruise ship operated by Windstar Cruises. Pictured is an outdoor jacuzzi.Photo: Habibur Rahman