7-Night Cruise on Norwegian EscapeCaribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas - Weather

Join Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)'s Norwegian Escape for a 7-night voyage on the Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas route, setting out from Port Canaveral, Florida on December 11, 2026. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Port Canaveral, Florida, Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, with 3 more along the way. The forecasts below break the weather down port by port.

1. Day 1 — Friday, Dec 11, 2026 — Port Canaveral, Florida

   Port Canaveral, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Escape. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Escape, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Escape. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Dec 14, 2026 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

   St Thomas, US Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Escape. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026 — Tortola, British Virgin Islands

   Tortola, British Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Escape. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Dec 16, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Escape, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Thursday, Dec 17, 2026 — Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

   Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 7-night Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Escape. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

8. Day 8 — Friday, Dec 18, 2026 — Port Canaveral, Florida

   Port Canaveral, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 7-night Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Escape. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.