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USA · Ships call at Port Canaveral, Florida
Mild and mostly dry
Port Canaveral in December offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 73°F and comfortable lows near 68°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 2 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Mild and mostly dry.
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.
Caribbean & Bahamas
MSC Cruises
Sails Nov 21, 2026
Caribbean & Bahamas
MSC Cruises
Sails Nov 22, 2026
Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sails Nov 27, 2026
Caribbean Round-trip Orlando: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas
NCL Cruises
Sails Nov 27, 2026
Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise From Port Canaveral
Disney Cruises
Sails Nov 28, 2026
Eastern Caribbean
Carnival Cruises
Sails Nov 28, 2026
Port Canaveral is on Florida’s Space Coast, about 45 minutes to an hour east of Orlando International Airport. More cruises start here than anywhere else on our schedule except Miami. Many cruisers pair the trip with a few days in Orlando, or spend the day before at Cocoa Beach or Kennedy Space Center.
The average high temperature in Port Canaveral during December is 73°F, with a low of 68°F.
Port Canaveral typically sees 2 days of rain in December. Mild and mostly dry.
For a December cruise to Port Canaveral, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.