Cruise itinerary
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona
8 nights · Mediterranean · 6 ports of call
8-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Carnival Sunshine, departing Barcelona and calling at Cádiz, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Málaga and Palma de Mallorca.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Depart 16:30
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Cádiz
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, set on a narrow spit almost surrounded by the Atlantic in Spain's Andalusia. A gold-domed cathedral rises over the old town's tight lanes, sea walls and the long sands of La Caleta.
- Cádiz Cathedral
- La Caleta beach
- Old town lanes
- Day4
Lisbon
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
- Day5
Gibraltar
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day6
Málaga
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Palma de Mallorca
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Mallorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set around a wide bay. Its enormous seafront cathedral, La Seu, rises above the old town's narrow lanes, with a hilltop castle, marina and nearby coves a short way from the cruise terminal.
- La Seu cathedral
- Bellver Castle
- Old town
- Day9
Barcelona
Arrive 06:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 19 Jun 2027
- 14 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Barcelona, Cádiz, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Málaga and Palma de Mallorca.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Carnival Sunshine.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Jun 2027 and 14 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.