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Cayman Islands · Ships call at George Town, Grand Cayman
Dry season returns, peak cruise season
Grand Cayman in December offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 81°F and comfortable lows near 71°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 5 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Dry season returns, peak cruise season.
This is one of the most popular months to visit Grand Cayman, so book shore excursions early. The top snorkeling spots and tours sell out fast. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during December, with the date each one leaves port.
Die grose Herbstreise in 50 Tagen
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Oct 29, 2026
An Extended Journey through Caribbean Beauty & Ocean Stillness
Explora Journeys Cruises
Sails Nov 17, 2026
Caribbean
Cunard Cruises
Sails Nov 17, 2026
Inca & Panama Canal Discovery: Lima Overnight
HAL Cruises
Sails Nov 18, 2026
Panama Canal, Inca & South America: Chilean Fjords
HAL Cruises
Sails Nov 18, 2026
Best Of Mittelamerika - Ab/Bis La Romana
TUI Cruises
Sails Nov 20, 2026
Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman Islands and a regular western Caribbean port. Seven Mile Beach runs down the island's west side, calm and lined with beach bars. At Stingray City, a shallow sandbar offshore, you can stand in waist-deep water while southern stingrays glide past your legs.
The average high temperature in Grand Cayman during December is 81°F, with a low of 71°F.
Grand Cayman typically sees 5 days of rain in December. Dry season returns, peak cruise season.
For a December cruise to Grand Cayman, you should pack lightweight, breathable clothing, swimwear, and sun protection.