5-Night Cruise on Scarlet LadyDominican Republic & Bimini New Year's - Weather

Join Virgin Voyages Cruises's Scarlet Lady for a 5-night voyage on the Dominican Republic & Bimini New Year's route, setting out from Miami, Florida on December 30, 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 Miami, Florida, Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Bimini Islands, Bahamas, with 1 more along the way. The forecasts below break the weather down port by port.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — Miami, Florida

   Miami, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 5-night Dominican Republic & Bimini New Year's cruise on Scarlet Lady. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

2. Day 2 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 6 is a day at sea aboard Scarlet Lady, cruising between ports on the Dominican Republic & Bimini New Year's itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 5-night Dominican Republic & Bimini New Year's cruise on Scarlet Lady. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 6 is a day at sea aboard Scarlet Lady, cruising between ports on the Dominican Republic & Bimini New Year's itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Bimini Islands, Bahamas

   Bimini Islands, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 5-night Dominican Republic & Bimini New Year's cruise on Scarlet Lady. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

6. Day 6 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — Miami, Florida

   Miami, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 5-night Dominican Republic & Bimini New Year's cruise on Scarlet Lady. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.