14-Night Cruise on Explora IAn Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace - Weather

The Explora I sails a 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace itinerary with Explora Journeys Cruises, departing Dubai, United Arab Emirates on December 9, 2027. The route makes 11 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Khalifa Bin Salman, Bahrain, with 8 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Thursday, Dec 9, 2027 — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

   Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Dec 11, 2027 — Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Dec 12, 2027 — Khalifa Bin Salman, Bahrain

   Khalifa Bin Salman, Bahrain is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Dec 13, 2027 — Doha, Qatar

   Doha, Qatar is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Dec 14, 2027 — Dammam, Saudi Arabia

   Dammam, Saudi Arabia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Dec 16, 2027 — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

   Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

7. Day 7 — Sunday, Dec 19, 2027 — Sur, Oman

   Sur, Oman is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: clear with highs near 78°F.

8. Day 8 — Monday, Dec 20, 2027 — Muscat, Oman

   Muscat, Oman is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

9. Day 9 — Tuesday, Dec 21, 2027 — Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates

   Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

10. Day 10 — Wednesday, Dec 22, 2027 — Khasab, Oman

    Khasab, Oman is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

11. Day 11 — Thursday, Dec 23, 2027 — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Desert Elegance & Ocean Grace cruise on Explora I. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.