Caribbean · Island destination
Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman Islands and consistently ranks among the top Caribbean cruise destinations. Seven Mile Beach is one of the finest stretches of sand in the Caribbean — calm, clear, and lined with beach bars. Stingray City, where you can swim with friendly southern stingrays in shallow water, is one of the most memorable shore excursions in the region.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 70 | 5 | Dry and perfect — peak season |
| Feb | 80 | 70 | 4 | Driest month, excellent conditions |
| Mar | 82 | 72 | 4 | Warm and sunny |
| Apr | 84 | 73 | 4 | Ideal beach weather |
| May | 87 | 75 | 7 | Getting hot, some showers |
| Jun | 89 | 77 | 10 | Rainy season, still warm |
| Jul | 90 | 78 | 9 | Hot and humid |
| Aug | 90 | 78 | 11 | Hurricane season, daily showers |
| Sep | 89 | 77 | 13 | Peak hurricane risk |
| Oct | 87 | 75 | 11 | Rain tapering |
| Nov | 84 | 73 | 7 | Drying out |
| Dec | 81 | 71 | 5 | Dry season returns, peak cruise season |
Western Caribbean
Carnival Cruises · Carnival Horizon
Grand Cayman & Bimini Beach Club
Virgin Voyages Cruises · Resilient Lady
Western Caribbean
Carnival Cruises · Carnival Horizon
Western Caribbean Cruise From Port Canaveral
Disney Cruises · Disney Treasure
Western Caribbean
Carnival Cruises · Carnival Horizon
Caribbean Round-trip Orlando (Port Canaveral): Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel
NCL Cruises · Norwegian Prima
The best months to visit Grand Cayman by cruise ship are December, January, February, March, April. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Popular activities include: Stingray City sandbar, Seven Mile Beach, Hell rock formations, Cayman Crystal Caves, Scuba diving at Bloody Bay Wall.
Grand Cayman is a popular port of call for many major cruise lines. Check the upcoming cruises section above for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Grand Cayman.