Cruise itinerary
13-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Barcelona
13 nights · Transatlantic · 7 ports of call
13-night Transatlantic cruise aboard Carnival Freedom, departing Barcelona and calling at Alicante, Málaga, Gibraltar, At Sea, Celebration Key and Port Canaveral, Florida.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Carnival Freedom
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Transatlantic
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Port Canaveral, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Depart 17:00
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
- Day2
Alicante
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A sun-warmed port on Spain's Costa Blanca, set below the Santa Bárbara castle on its rocky headland. The palm-lined Explanada promenade leads to a long city beach, with the old Barrio Santa Cruz climbing the hill in white houses.
- Santa Bárbara Castle
- Explanada promenade
- Postiguet Beach
- Day3
Málaga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
- Alcazaba fortress
- Picasso Museum
- Costa del Sol beaches
- Day4
Gibraltar
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A British territory at the southern tip of Spain, dominated by its towering limestone Rock. Cable cars climb to the summit, home to Europe's only wild monkeys, with sweeping views across the strait toward the coast of Africa.
- The Rock
- Barbary macaques
- St. Michael's Cave
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Celebration Key
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A purpose-built cruise destination on the southern coast of Grand Bahama, opened by Carnival as a private call. The development centres on a sheltered lagoon, broad managed beaches and shore facilities laid out for a single day ashore.
- lagoon swimming
- managed beaches
- Grand Bahama
- Day14
Port Canaveral, Florida
Arrive 08:00
A Florida port on the Space Coast and one of the busiest cruise gateways in the world. Ships sail from beside the Kennedy Space Center, with the beaches of Cocoa Beach and its landmark surf shop just down the coast.
- Kennedy Space Center
- Cocoa Beach
- Space Coast
Upcoming departures
- 17 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Transatlantic cruise calls at Barcelona, Alicante, Málaga, Gibraltar, At Sea, Celebration Key and Port Canaveral, Florida.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Barcelona and ends in Port Canaveral, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Carnival Freedom.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 17 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.