MSC Cruises · 7 nights
MSC Orchestra weather: 7-night cruise from Istanbul, December 30, 2026
The MSC Orchestra (MSC Cruises) leaves Istanbul on December 30, 2026 for a 7-night cruise, with stops in Corfu, Bari, Piraeus (Athens) and Izmir. It returns to Istanbul on January 6, 2027. Typical afternoon highs along the route run from 50°F to 58°F (10°C to 14°C), and 2 days are at sea, where seas are typically slight (around 3 ft).
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This page shows typical conditions for these dates. The interactive forecast adds a live day-by-day forecast, wave heights and weather alerts as the sailing gets closer.
Day-by-day itinerary and typical weather
| Day | Port | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1Wed, Dec 30 | Istanbul Embark | 51 / 41°F11 / 5°C | 29% | 14 mph22 km/h | – |
| Day 2Thu, Dec 31 | At sea | 55 / 45°F13 / 7°C | 28% | 9 mph15 km/h | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| Day 3Fri, Jan 1 | Corfu | 57 / 48°F14 / 9°C | 35% | 12 mph19 km/h | – |
| Day 4Sat, Jan 2 | Bari | 57 / 44°F14 / 7°C | 30% | 12 mph19 km/h | – |
| Day 5Sun, Jan 3 | At sea | 57 / 44°F14 / 7°C | 24% | 8 mph13 km/h | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| Day 6Mon, Jan 4 | Piraeus (Athens) | 58 / 44°F14 / 7°C | 18% | 10 mph16 km/h | – |
| Day 7Tue, Jan 5 | Izmir | 56 / 43°F13 / 6°C | 32% | 9 mph15 km/h | – |
| Day 8Wed, Jan 6 | Istanbul Disembark | 50 / 39°F10 / 4°C | 34% | 14 mph22 km/h | – |
Seas are significant wave height, the average of the highest third of waves. What that means on board.
Ports on this cruise
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