8-Night Cruise on Explora IVA Journey through Nordic Discoveries & Geothermal Wonders - Weather

The Explora IV sails a 8-night A Journey through Nordic Discoveries & Geothermal Wonders itinerary with Explora Journeys Cruises, departing Southampton, England on May 25, 2027. It's a classic Northern Europe cruise. Travelers sailing in May can generally expect cold, short days. Ports of call include Southampton, England, Greencastle, Ireland, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, with 3 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, May 25, 2027 — Southampton, England

   Southampton, England is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 8-night A Journey through Nordic Discoveries & Geothermal Wonders cruise on Explora IV. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, May 26, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 9 is a day at sea aboard Explora IV, cruising between ports on the A Journey through Nordic Discoveries & Geothermal Wonders itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, May 27, 2027 — Greencastle, Ireland

   Greencastle, Ireland is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 8-night A Journey through Nordic Discoveries & Geothermal Wonders cruise on Explora IV. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

4. Day 4 — Friday, May 28, 2027 — Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

   Stornoway, Isle of Lewis is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 8-night A Journey through Nordic Discoveries & Geothermal Wonders cruise on Explora IV. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, May 29, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 5 of 9 is a day at sea aboard Explora IV, cruising between ports on the A Journey through Nordic Discoveries & Geothermal Wonders itinerary.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, May 30, 2027 — Seydisfjordur, Iceland

   Seydisfjordur, Iceland is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 8-night A Journey through Nordic Discoveries & Geothermal Wonders cruise on Explora IV. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 49°F.

7. Day 7 — Monday, May 31, 2027 — Akureyri, Iceland

   Akureyri, Iceland is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 8-night A Journey through Nordic Discoveries & Geothermal Wonders cruise on Explora IV. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 51°F.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Jun 1, 2027 — Reykjavik, Iceland

   Reykjavik, Iceland is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 8-night A Journey through Nordic Discoveries & Geothermal Wonders cruise on Explora IV. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 52°F.