7-Night Cruise on Marella Discovery 2Island Explorer - Weather

The Marella Discovery 2 sails a 7-night Island Explorer itinerary with Marella Cruises, departing Tenerife, Canary Islands on December 4, 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 Tenerife, Canary Islands, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands, with 4 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Friday, Dec 4, 2026 — Tenerife, Canary Islands

   Tenerife, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Island Explorer cruise on Marella Discovery 2. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 47°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 — Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

   Gran Canaria, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Island Explorer cruise on Marella Discovery 2. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 — St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands

   St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Island Explorer cruise on Marella Discovery 2. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Dec 7, 2026 — Arrecife, Canary Islands

   Arrecife, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Island Explorer cruise on Marella Discovery 2. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 5 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Marella Discovery 2, cruising between ports on the Island Explorer itinerary.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026 — Funchal, Madeira

   Funchal, Madeira is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night Island Explorer cruise on Marella Discovery 2. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

7. Day 7 — Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 — Funchal, Madeira

   Funchal, Madeira is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 7-night Island Explorer cruise on Marella Discovery 2. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

8. Day 8 — Friday, Dec 11, 2026 — Tenerife, Canary Islands

   Tenerife, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 7-night Island Explorer cruise on Marella Discovery 2. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 47°F.