12-Night Cruise on BalmoralCanary Islands Christmas & New Year - Weather

Departing Malaga, Spain on December 22, 2027, the Fred Olsen Cruises ship Balmoral runs this 12-night Canary Islands Christmas & New Year 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 Malaga, Spain, Malaga, Spain, Gibraltar, UK, with 6 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, Dec 22, 2027 — Malaga, Spain

   Malaga, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 12-night Canary Islands Christmas & New Year cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

2. Day 2 — Thursday, Dec 23, 2027 — Malaga, Spain

   Malaga, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 12-night Canary Islands Christmas & New Year cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

3. Day 3 — Friday, Dec 24, 2027 — Gibraltar, UK

   Gibraltar, UK is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 12-night Canary Islands Christmas & New Year cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 47°F.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, Dec 25, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Balmoral, cruising between ports on the Canary Islands Christmas & New Year itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Dec 26, 2027 — Funchal, Madeira

   Funchal, Madeira is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 12-night Canary Islands Christmas & New Year cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

6. Day 6 — Monday, Dec 27, 2027 — Funchal, Madeira

   Funchal, Madeira is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 12-night Canary Islands Christmas & New Year cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

7. Day 7 — Tuesday, Dec 28, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Balmoral, cruising between ports on the Canary Islands Christmas & New Year itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Wednesday, Dec 29, 2027 — St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands

   St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 12-night Canary Islands Christmas & New Year cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

9. Day 9 — Thursday, Dec 30, 2027 — Tenerife, Canary Islands

   Tenerife, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 12-night Canary Islands Christmas & New Year cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 45°F.

10. Day 10 — Friday, Dec 31, 2027 — Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

    Gran Canaria, Canary Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 12-night Canary Islands Christmas & New Year cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 66°F.

11. Day 11 — Saturday, Jan 1, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 11 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Balmoral, cruising between ports on the Canary Islands Christmas & New Year itinerary.

12. Day 12 — Sunday, Jan 2, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 12 of 13 is a day at sea aboard Balmoral, cruising between ports on the Canary Islands Christmas & New Year itinerary.

13. Day 13 — Monday, Jan 3, 2028 — Malaga, Spain

    Malaga, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 12-night Canary Islands Christmas & New Year cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.