Just a knot longer
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Just a knot longer
Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
Netherlands / France · Ships call at Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Dry season returns, cruise season peaks
St. Maarten / St. Martin in December offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 83°F and comfortable lows near 73°F. Expect around 9 rainy days, typically brief afternoon showers rather than all-day rain. Morning excursions are usually the safest bet. Dry season returns, cruise season peaks.
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.
Old & New World Discovery Venice to Miami
Oceania Cruises
Sails Oct 23, 2026
Cruise Athens To Miami Grand Voyage
Azamara Cruises
Sails Oct 31, 2026
Footsteps of Columbus Barcelona to Miami
Oceania Cruises
Sails Nov 2, 2026
Von Hamburg nach Barbados
AIDA Cruises
Sails Nov 5, 2026
Weltenbummler Karibische Inseln ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Nov 5, 2026
Grose Winterpause Karibik mit Bermuda
AIDA Cruises
Sails Nov 7, 2026
St. Maarten/St. Martin is split down the middle: the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten to the south, the French collectivity of Saint-Martin to the north, two countries on one small island. Cruise passengers dock in Philipsburg on the Dutch side, minutes from beach clubs, duty-free shops, and Maho Beach, where jets clear the sand by a few feet on their approach to the airport. Cross into Marigot on the French side for the food.
The average high temperature in St. Maarten / St. Martin during December is 83°F, with a low of 73°F.
St. Maarten / St. Martin typically sees 9 days of rain in December. Dry season returns, cruise season peaks.
For a December cruise to St. Maarten / St. Martin, you should pack lightweight, breathable clothing, swimwear, and sun protection.