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The Explora II sails a 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea itinerary with Explora Journeys Cruises, departing Lisbon, Portugal on December 21, 2026. It's a classic Mediterranean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect mild, changeable weather that can turn cool and wet. Ports of call include Lisbon, Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal, Gibraltar, UK, with 10 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.
Lisbon, Portugal is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F. Lisbon weather in December
Lisbon, Portugal is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.
Gibraltar, UK is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 47°F.
Malaga, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F. Málaga weather in December
Day 5 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Explora II, cruising between ports on the An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea itinerary.
Alicante, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F. Alicante weather in December
Ibiza, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.
Barcelona, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F. Barcelona weather in December
Palma De Mallorca, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F. Palma de Mallorca weather in December
Palamos, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.
Day 11 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Explora II, cruising between ports on the An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea itinerary.
Villefranche, France is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F. Villefranche-sur-Mer weather in January
Genoa, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 48°F. Genoa weather in January
Livorno, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 14 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 53°F. Livorno weather in January
Civitavecchia, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 14-night An Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 56°F. Civitavecchia (Rome) weather in January
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