14-Night Cruise on Explora IIAn Extended Journey to the Riviera for a New Year at Sea - Weather

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, Gibraltar, UK, Malaga, Spain, with 10 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Monday, Dec 21, 2026 — Lisbon, Portugal

   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 60°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026 — Gibraltar, UK

   Gibraltar, UK 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 47°F.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Dec 24, 2026 — Malaga, Spain

   Malaga, Spain 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 63°F.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 — Alicante, Spain

   Alicante, 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 61°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Ibiza, Spain

   Ibiza, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 5 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.

6. Day 6 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — Barcelona, Spain

   Barcelona, 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 58°F.

7. Day 7 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — Palma De Mallorca, Spain

   Palma De Mallorca, 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.

8. Day 8 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — Palamos, Spain

   Palamos, 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 56°F.

9. Day 9 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 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 77°F.

10. Day 10 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — Villefranche, France

    Villefranche, France 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 59°F.

11. Day 11 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Genoa, Italy

    Genoa, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 11 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.

12. Day 12 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Livorno, Italy

    Livorno, Italy 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 53°F.

13. Day 13 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — Civitavecchia, Italy

    Civitavecchia, 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 56°F.