9-Night Cruise on Explora IIIA Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes - Weather

Departing Hong Kong, China on January 16, 2028, the Explora Journeys Cruises ship Explora III runs this 9-night A Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes sailing. It's a classic Asia cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Hong Kong, China, Ishigaki, Japan, Naha, Japan, with 5 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Jan 16, 2028 — Hong Kong, China

   Hong Kong, China is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 9-night A Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Jan 17, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Explora III, cruising between ports on the A Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Jan 18, 2028 — Ishigaki, Japan

   Ishigaki, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 9-night A Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Jan 19, 2028 — Naha, Japan

   Naha, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 9-night A Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Jan 20, 2028 — Amami, Amami Island

   Amami, Amami Island is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 9-night A Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Jan 21, 2028 — Kagoshima, Japan

   Kagoshima, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 9-night A Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 56°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Jan 22, 2028 — Nagasaki, Japan

   Nagasaki, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 9-night A Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 51°F.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Jan 23, 2028 — Busan, South Korea

   Busan, South Korea is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 9-night A Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 44°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Jan 24, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Explora III, cruising between ports on the A Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Jan 25, 2028 — Shanghai, China

    Shanghai, China is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 9-night A Journey of Island Jewels & Historic Echoes cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 46°F.