11-Night Cruise on Norwegian PearlCaribbean: Round-Trip Philadelphia: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas - Weather

The Norwegian Pearl sails a 11-night Caribbean: Round-Trip Philadelphia: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas itinerary with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), departing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, with 4 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 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 11-night Caribbean: Round-Trip Philadelphia: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Pearl. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 48°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Philipsburg, St. Maarten

   Philipsburg, St. Maarten is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 11-night Caribbean: Round-Trip Philadelphia: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Pearl. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

   St Thomas, US Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 11-night Caribbean: Round-Trip Philadelphia: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Pearl. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — Tortola, British Virgin Islands

   Tortola, British Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 11-night Caribbean: Round-Trip Philadelphia: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Pearl. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — San Juan, Puerto Rico

   San Juan, Puerto Rico is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 11-night Caribbean: Round-Trip Philadelphia: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Pearl. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 11-night Caribbean: Round-Trip Philadelphia: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Pearl. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

7. Day 7 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 11-night Caribbean: Round-Trip Philadelphia: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas cruise on Norwegian Pearl. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 45°F.