Norwegian Cruise Line · 7 nights
Norwegian Encore weather: 7-night cruise from Los Angeles, December 20, 2026
The Norwegian Encore (Norwegian Cruise Line) leaves Los Angeles on December 20, 2026 for a 7-night cruise, with stops in Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. It returns to Los Angeles on December 27, 2026. Typical afternoon highs along the route run from 64°F to 82°F (18°C to 28°C), and 3 days are at sea, where seas are typically moderate (around 5 ft).
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Day-by-day itinerary and typical weather
| Day | Port | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1Sun, Dec 20 | Los Angeles Embark | 64 / 46°F18 / 8°C | 20% | 10 mph16 km/h | – |
| Day 2Mon, Dec 21 | At sea | 73 / 52°F23 / 11°C | 11% | 7 mph12 km/h | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| Day 3Tue, Dec 22 | At sea | 73 / 52°F23 / 11°C | 11% | 7 mph12 km/h | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| Day 4Wed, Dec 23 | Mazatlán | 81 / 58°F27 / 15°C | 2% | 10 mph16 km/h | – |
| Day 5Thu, Dec 24 | Puerto Vallarta | 82 / 64°F28 / 18°C | 8% | 8 mph13 km/h | – |
| Day 6Fri, Dec 25 | Cabo San Lucas | 80 / 62°F27 / 17°C | 4% | 11 mph17 km/h | – |
| Day 7Sat, Dec 26 | At sea | 72 / 54°F22 / 12°C | 12% | 8 mph12 km/h | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| Day 8Sun, Dec 27 | Los Angeles Disembark | 64 / 46°F18 / 8°C | 20% | 10 mph16 km/h | – |
Seas are significant wave height, the average of the highest third of waves. What that means on board.
Ports on this cruise
- MazatlánWeather by month
- Puerto VallartaWeather by month
- Cabo San LucasWeather by month
- Los AngelesWeather by month
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