Explora IV — 7-Night A Journey of Salsa Beats, Spectacular Fireworks & Dominican Charm Cruise Weather

The Explora IV sails a 7-night A Journey of Salsa Beats, Spectacular Fireworks & Dominican Charm itinerary with Explora Journeys Cruises, departing San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 30, 2027. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include San Juan, Puerto Rico, St John, US Virgin Islands, Samana, Dominican Republic, with 3 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Thursday, Dec 30, 2027 — San Juan, Puerto Rico

   San Juan, Puerto Rico is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night A Journey of Salsa Beats, Spectacular Fireworks & Dominican Charm cruise on Explora IV.

2. Day 2 — Friday, Dec 31, 2027 — St John, US Virgin Islands

   St John, US Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night A Journey of Salsa Beats, Spectacular Fireworks & Dominican Charm cruise on Explora IV.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Jan 2, 2028 — Samana, Dominican Republic

   Samana, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night A Journey of Salsa Beats, Spectacular Fireworks & Dominican Charm cruise on Explora IV.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Jan 3, 2028 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night A Journey of Salsa Beats, Spectacular Fireworks & Dominican Charm cruise on Explora IV.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Jan 5, 2028 — Ocean Cay, Bahamas

   Ocean Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night A Journey of Salsa Beats, Spectacular Fireworks & Dominican Charm cruise on Explora IV.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Jan 6, 2028 — Miami, Florida

   Miami, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night A Journey of Salsa Beats, Spectacular Fireworks & Dominican Charm cruise on Explora IV.