7-Night Cruise on Marella ExplorerA Canarian Christmas - Weather

Join Marella Cruises's Marella Explorer for a 7-night voyage on the A Canarian Christmas route, setting out from Tenerife, Canary Islands on December 22, 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, Arrecife, Canary Islands, St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands, with 4 more along the way. The forecasts below break the weather down port by port.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026 — Tenerife, Canary Islands

   Tenerife, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night A Canarian Christmas cruise on Marella Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 46°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026 — Arrecife, Canary Islands

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

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Dec 24, 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 A Canarian Christmas cruise on Marella Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Dec 25, 2026 — Funchal, Madeira

   Funchal, Madeira is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night A Canarian Christmas cruise on Marella Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 — Funchal, Madeira

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

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Marella Explorer, cruising between ports on the A Canarian Christmas itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

   Gran Canaria, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 7-night A Canarian Christmas cruise on Marella Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 66°F.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — Tenerife, Canary Islands

   Tenerife, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 7-night A Canarian Christmas cruise on Marella Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 45°F.