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

Departing Gran Canaria, Canary Islands on December 12, 2026, the Marella Cruises ship Marella Discovery 2 runs this 7-night Island Explorer sailing. 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 Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Arrecife, Canary Islands, Funchal, Madeira, with 4 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 — Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

   Gran Canaria, 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 67°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 — Arrecife, Canary Islands

   Arrecife, 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 68°F.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Dec 14, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Marella Discovery 2, cruising between ports on the Island Explorer itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026 — Funchal, Madeira

   Funchal, Madeira 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 72°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Dec 16, 2026 — Funchal, Madeira

   Funchal, Madeira is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Island Explorer cruise on Marella Discovery 2. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Dec 17, 2026 — St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands

   St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands 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 — Friday, Dec 18, 2026 — Tenerife, Canary Islands

   Tenerife, Canary Islands 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 46°F.

8. Day 8 — Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 — Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

   Gran Canaria, 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 66°F.