15-Night Cruise on Explora IAn Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty - Weather

Departing Miami, Florida on December 27, 2026, the Explora Journeys Cruises ship Explora I runs this 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty sailing. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Miami, Florida, Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Catalina Island, Dominican Republic, with 10 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Miami, Florida

   Miami, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 16 is a day at sea aboard Explora I, cruising between ports on the An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — Catalina Island, Dominican Republic

   Catalina Island, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — St John, US Virgin Islands

   St John, US Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

   Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Basseterre, St. Kitts

   Basseterre, St. Kitts is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

   St Thomas, US Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — San Juan, Puerto Rico

   San Juan, Puerto Rico is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 — Philipsburg, St. Maarten

    Philipsburg, St. Maarten is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027 — St Johns, Antigua

    St Johns, Antigua is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Jan 7, 2027 — Montserrat

    Montserrat is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

13. Day 13 — Friday, Jan 8, 2027 — Tortola, British Virgin Islands

    Tortola, British Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

14. Day 14 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 16 is a day at sea aboard Explora I, cruising between ports on the An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 15 of 16 is a day at sea aboard Explora I, cruising between ports on the An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty itinerary.

16. Day 16 — Monday, Jan 11, 2027 — Miami, Florida

    Miami, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 16 of the 15-night An Extended Journey through Island Joys & Volcanic Majesty cruise on Explora I.