7-Night Cruise on Star ExplorerEurope's Winter Riviera - Weather

The Star Explorer sails a 7-night Europe's Winter Riviera itinerary with Windstar Cruises, departing Barcelona, Spain on December 5, 2027. It's a classic Mediterranean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect mild, changeable weather that can turn cool and wet. Ports of call include Barcelona, Spain, Villefranche, France, Genoa, Italy, with 2 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Dec 5, 2027 — Barcelona, Spain

   Barcelona, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Europe's Winter Riviera cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Dec 7, 2027 — Villefranche, France

   Villefranche, France is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Europe's Winter Riviera cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Dec 9, 2027 — Genoa, Italy

   Genoa, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Europe's Winter Riviera cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Dec 10, 2027 — Livorno, Italy

   Livorno, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Europe's Winter Riviera cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Dec 12, 2027 — Civitavecchia, Italy

   Civitavecchia, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Europe's Winter Riviera cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.