7-Night Cruise on Explora IIA Journey from Lisbon to Barcelona Along Iberia’s Southern Coast - Weather

Join Explora Journeys Cruises's Explora II for a 7-night voyage on the A Journey from Lisbon to Barcelona Along Iberia’s Southern Coast route, setting out from Lisbon, Portugal on December 21, 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 Lisbon, Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal, Gibraltar, UK, with 4 more along the way. The forecasts below break the weather down port by port.

1. Day 1 — Monday, Dec 21, 2026 — Lisbon, Portugal

   Lisbon, Portugal is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night A Journey from Lisbon to Barcelona Along Iberia’s Southern Coast cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026 — Lisbon, Portugal

   Lisbon, Portugal is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night A Journey from Lisbon to Barcelona Along Iberia’s Southern Coast cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026 — Gibraltar, UK

   Gibraltar, UK is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night A Journey from Lisbon to Barcelona Along Iberia’s Southern Coast cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 47°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Dec 24, 2026 — Malaga, Spain

   Malaga, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night A Journey from Lisbon to Barcelona Along Iberia’s Southern Coast cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

5. Day 5 — Friday, Dec 25, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 5 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Explora II, cruising between ports on the A Journey from Lisbon to Barcelona Along Iberia’s Southern Coast itinerary.

6. Day 6 — Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 — Alicante, Spain

   Alicante, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night A Journey from Lisbon to Barcelona Along Iberia’s Southern Coast cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

7. Day 7 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Ibiza, Spain

   Ibiza, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 7-night A Journey from Lisbon to Barcelona Along Iberia’s Southern Coast cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

8. Day 8 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — Barcelona, Spain

   Barcelona, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 7-night A Journey from Lisbon to Barcelona Along Iberia’s Southern Coast cruise on Explora II. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.