Cruising in December

[dbk64]

We have taken our past 2 cruises during the month of September. I am wondering what the weather in the Caribbean is like during December?

[lovetocruise75]

We cruised the Western route during Christmas of 2005 and the weather was sunny and in the low 80's every day!

[golfer1966]

We have taken our past 2 cruises during the month of September. I am wondering what the weather in the Caribbean is like during December?

 

 

November, December and January. Its really a nice time to go. Its not as hot as in the summer. We like it.

[Georgiagolfer]

November, December and January. Its really a nice time to go. Its not as hot as in the summer. We like it.

I agree on the temps, but the waters can be a little choppy especially on the Eastern route in Dec-Jan.

[CroozeAddict]

We always cruise in January and the temp's are in the mid 80's with calm seas.

[martinchem]

Awesome, we do a caribbean cruise every december!

[wrp96]

The Caribbean itself is very nice in December. The problem is that if a cold front comes through the US embarkation/debarkation can be cold and you may encounter rough seas before you actually reach the Caribbean. Also, if a cold front comes through Florida it can affect the Bahamas as well.

[sross6019]

Have sailed 2x in Dec and 1x in March. Prefer Dec hands down. Beautiful weather, usually 80-90 range (90 being the rare one day). Calm seas once away from the States.

[browneyes7]

We have taken our past 2 cruises during the month of September. I am wondering what the weather in the Caribbean is like during December?

 

The weather in the Caribbean is always hot. We have been almost every month of the year. Take shorts and other clothes for hot weather. :)

[bplazo]

I love the weather in December!

[mauimary]

We have sailed numerous times in Dec. eastern-western and Panama-lovely time of year-crowds are down and weather is great. We usually do an early dec and are home before Christmas-actually one of our favorite times of the year to cruise-on top of that prices are usually less!!:)

[RCCLCARIB]

Fabulous!

[cruzobsessed]

we only cruise during christmas/new years. the further south you go the more you'll be "guarenteed" hot and sunny weather.

the year we did the serenade out of puerto rico and went south....we had unbelievable weather. then last year we did a cruise to the panama canal......now that was HOT:D

[Jenner9]

We cruised Marnier last December - Western Caribbean and the weather was fantastic!!!!

[G'ma]

We have taken our past 2 cruises during the month of September. I am wondering what the weather in the Caribbean is like during December?

 

Absolutely gorgeous. I always cruise during the first two weeks before Christmas. Prices are better, not many kids, and the weather is almost perfect with much lower humidity.

[Cruising89143]

Have cruised about four or five times the first week of December and the weather has been outstanding. The Caribbean is much nicer at that time of year. Not as hot or humid. No issues with rough seas either.

[maitaiguy]

Cruised the first week of December. Great weather, probably perfect weather actually! The rates were terrific and the ship was beautifully decorated for Christmas! Enjoy!

[rclcruzer]

Cruised a few times over Christmas and it was so nice! We are no strangers to cruising in August and there is a big difference in temps that's for sure!

December is great.....enjoy :D;)

[MarinerBride]

It can be a little windy and chilly at sea if the sun isn't out, but mostly it's great! We cruised last December for our wedding, and we're going again this year for our anniversary. :)

[dbk64]

Thanks for all of the replies! I am sure we will have a great time. I do have one more question...How are the temps at night? Should we bring jackets to wear if we go on the pool deck at night?

[browneyes7]

Thanks for all of the replies! I am sure we will have a great time. I do have one more question...How are the temps at night? Should we bring jackets to wear if we go on the pool deck at night?

 

I take a light jacket on every cruise because many of the ships have very cold areas. Also, it can be very windy and cool on deck.

 

Have a great cruise!!:)