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USA · Ships call at Tampa, Florida
Mild days, cool nights
Tampa in December offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 75°F and comfortable lows near 56°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 1 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Mild days, cool nights.
This is one of the most popular months to visit Tampa, 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.
Western Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sails Nov 27, 2026
Western Caribbean
Carnival Cruises
Sails Nov 28, 2026
Western Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sails Nov 28, 2026
Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: St. Thomas & Grand Cayman
NCL Cruises
Sails Nov 28, 2026
Western Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sails Nov 29, 2026
Key West & Bahamas
Celebrity Cruises
Sails Nov 29, 2026
Cruises from Tampa leave from Port Tampa Bay on Channelside Drive, on the edge of downtown. Tampa International Airport is 15 to 20 minutes away by car. The Florida Aquarium is next door to the terminals, and the old cigar district of Ybor City is about 10 minutes away.
The average high temperature in Tampa during December is 75°F, with a low of 56°F.
Tampa typically sees 1 days of rain in December. Mild days, cool nights.
For a December cruise to Tampa, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.