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USA · Ships call at Jacksonville, Florida
Mild days, cool nights
Jacksonville in December offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 69°F and comfortable lows near 54°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 2 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Mild days, cool nights.
Crowds are moderate in December, making it a good balance between availability and weather. 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.
The Bahamas
Carnival Cruises
Sails Nov 29, 2026
Bahamas Round-trip Jacksonville: Great Stirrup Cay & Key West
NCL Cruises
Sails Nov 30, 2026
The Bahamas
Carnival Cruises
Sails Dec 3, 2026
Bahamas Round-Trip Jacksonville: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau
NCL Cruises
Sails Dec 5, 2026
The Bahamas
Carnival Cruises
Sails Dec 7, 2026
Bahamas Round-trip Jacksonville: Nassau & Grand Bahama Island
NCL Cruises
Sails Dec 10, 2026
Ships use the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal off Heckscher Drive, near I-295 in northeast Jacksonville. Carnival sails four- and five-night Bahamas cruises from here all year, and Norwegian runs a seasonal Bahamas program.
The average high temperature in Jacksonville during December is 69°F, with a low of 54°F.
Jacksonville typically sees 2 days of rain in December. Mild days, cool nights.
For a December cruise to Jacksonville, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.