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

The Star Explorer sails a 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast itinerary with Windstar Cruises, departing Venice, Italy on December 20, 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 Venice, Italy, Zadar, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Croatia, with 3 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Monday, Dec 20, 2027 — Venice, Italy

   Venice, 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 49°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, Dec 22, 2027 — Zadar, Croatia

   Zadar, Croatia 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 54°F.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Dec 23, 2027 — Dubrovnik, Croatia

   Dubrovnik, Croatia 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 56°F.

4. Day 4 — Sunday, Dec 26, 2027 — Messina, Sicily

   Messina, Sicily 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 58°F.

5. Day 5 — Monday, Dec 27, 2027 — Naples, Italy

   Naples, Italy 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 57°F.

6. Day 6 — Tuesday, Dec 28, 2027 — Civitavecchia, Italy

   Civitavecchia, 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 57°F.