8-Night Cruise on Star ExplorerWinter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast - Weather

Departing Civitavecchia, Italy on December 12, 2027, the Windstar Cruises ship Star Explorer runs this 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast sailing. 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 Civitavecchia, Italy, Naples, Italy, Messina, Sicily, with 3 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Dec 12, 2027 — Civitavecchia, Italy

   Civitavecchia, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Dec 13, 2027 — Naples, Italy

   Naples, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Dec 14, 2027 — Messina, Sicily

   Messina, Sicily is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Dec 16, 2027 — Dubrovnik, Croatia

   Dubrovnik, Croatia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Dec 18, 2027 — Zadar, Croatia

   Zadar, Croatia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 54°F.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Dec 19, 2027 — Venice, Italy

   Venice, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 49°F.