7-Night Cruise on Queen ElizabethItaly - Weather

The Queen Elizabeth sails a 7-night Italy itinerary with Cunard Cruises, departing Barcelona, Spain on May 14, 2027. It's a classic Mediterranean cruise. Travelers sailing in May can generally expect mild, changeable weather that can turn cool and wet. Ports of call include Barcelona, Spain, Messina, Sicily, Piraeus, Greece, with 1 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Friday, May 14, 2027 — Barcelona, Spain

   Barcelona, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Italy cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, May 16, 2027 — Messina, Sicily

   Messina, Sicily is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Italy cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, May 18, 2027 — Piraeus, Greece

   Piraeus, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Italy cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, May 20, 2027 — Istanbul, Turkey

   Istanbul, Turkey is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Italy cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.