15-Night Cruise on BalmoralCanaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks - Weather

The Balmoral sails a 15-night Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks itinerary with Fred Olsen Cruises, departing Southampton, England on December 22, 2026. 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 Southampton, England, Tenerife, Canary Islands, St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands, with 6 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026 — Southampton, England

   Southampton, England is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 15-night Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 50°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 16 is a day at sea aboard Balmoral, cruising between ports on the Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Dec 24, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 16 is a day at sea aboard Balmoral, cruising between ports on the Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Dec 25, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 16 is a day at sea aboard Balmoral, cruising between ports on the Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 5 of 16 is a day at sea aboard Balmoral, cruising between ports on the Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks itinerary.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Tenerife, Canary Islands

   Tenerife, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 15-night Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 45°F.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands

   St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 15-night Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

   Gran Canaria, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 15-night Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 66°F.

9. Day 9 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — Funchal, Madeira

   Funchal, Madeira is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 15-night Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

10. Day 10 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — Funchal, Madeira

    Funchal, Madeira is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 15-night Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

11. Day 11 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 11 of 16 is a day at sea aboard Balmoral, cruising between ports on the Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks itinerary.

12. Day 12 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Lisbon, Portugal

    Lisbon, Portugal is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 15-night Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

13. Day 13 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Lisbon, Portugal

    Lisbon, Portugal is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 15-night Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

14. Day 14 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 16 is a day at sea aboard Balmoral, cruising between ports on the Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 15 of 16 is a day at sea aboard Balmoral, cruising between ports on the Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks itinerary.

16. Day 16 — Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027 — Southampton, England

    Southampton, England is a scheduled port of call on day 16 of the 15-night Canaries Christmas & Funchal Fireworks cruise on Balmoral.