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

The Norwegian Escape sails a 7-night Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas itinerary with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), departing Port Canaveral, Florida on December 23, 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. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, Dec 23, 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.

2. Day 2 — Friday, Dec 25, 2026 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Escape.

3. Day 3 — Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

   St Thomas, US Virgin Islands 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 78°F.

4. Day 4 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Tortola, British Virgin Islands

   Tortola, British 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.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

   Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas 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.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — Port Canaveral, Florida

   Port Canaveral, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Escape. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.