10-Night Cruise on Norwegian GemCaribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic - Weather

The Norwegian Gem sails a 10-night Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic itinerary with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), departing Tampa, Florida on January 4, 2027. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Tampa, Florida, Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, Oranjestad, Aruba, with 4 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — Tampa, Florida

   Tampa, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 10-night Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 11 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Gem, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 11 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Gem, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Jan 7, 2027 — Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic

   Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 10-night Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

5. Day 5 — Friday, Jan 8, 2027 — Oranjestad, Aruba

   Oranjestad, Aruba is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 10-night Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

6. Day 6 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — Willemstad, Curacao

   Willemstad, Curacao is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 10-night Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

7. Day 7 — Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 11 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Gem, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Monday, Jan 11, 2027 — Falmouth, Jamaica

   Falmouth, Jamaica is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 10-night Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 84°F.

9. Day 9 — Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 — George Town, Grand Cayman

   George Town, Grand Cayman is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 10-night Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

10. Day 10 — Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 11 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Gem, cruising between ports on the Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Thursday, Jan 14, 2027 — Tampa, Florida

    Tampa, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 10-night Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Curacao & Dominican Republic cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.