Grand Cayman (George Town) Cruise Ship Schedule, December 2026
Grand Cayman cruise schedules list ship calls at George Town, where vessels anchor and use tenders. Itineraries may say Grand Cayman, but planning should assume tender time to George Town on port day.
December 2026 Schedule Overview
Grand Cayman cruise schedules list ship calls at George Town, where vessels anchor and use tenders. Itineraries may say Grand Cayman, but planning should assume tender time to George Town on port day. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.
Tender port: Grand Cayman uses ship-to-shore tender boats. Allow extra return time on December 2026 port days.
December 2026 Summary
- Ship calls
- 60
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 180,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (5 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Verify with cruise line
Planning tip: Tue, Dec 15, 2026 is the busiest day this month with 5 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.
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December 2026 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2026-12-01 | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:30 | 18:00 | 8h 30m | 3,334 to 4,001 | n/a |
| 2026-12-01 | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h | 3,784 to 4,541 | n/a |
| 2026-12-01 | Disney Treasure | Disney Cruise Line | 10:30 | 17:30 | 7h | 2,476 to 3,466 | n/a |
| 2026-12-03 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 4,228 to 5,074 | n/a |
| 2026-12-03 | Seven Seas Splendor | Verify with cruise line | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11h | 754 to 829 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-03 | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2026-12-03 | Explora I | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 922 to 1,473 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-04 | Carnival Legend | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,124 to 2,549 | n/a |
| 2026-12-06 | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 2,388 to 2,866 | n/a |
| 2026-12-07 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2026-12-08 | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 2,394 to 2,873 | n/a |
| 2026-12-08 | Norwegian Sun | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 1,936 to 2,323 | n/a |
| 2026-12-08 | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:30 | 18:00 | 8h 30m | 3,334 to 4,001 | n/a |
| 2026-12-08 | Mein Schiff 1 | Verify with cruise line | 09:30 | 18:30 | 9h | 2,534 to 2,894 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-09 | Eurodam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,104 to 2,525 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-09 | Seven Seas Mariner | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 15:00 | 7h | 708 to 779 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-09 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2026-12-09 | Independence Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h | 3,630 to 4,356 | n/a |
| 2026-12-10 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 4,228 to 5,074 | n/a |
| 2026-12-10 | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,690 to 4,428 | n/a |
| 2026-12-11 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,550 to 3,060 | n/a |
| 2026-12-13 | Seven Seas Mariner | Verify with cruise line | 11:00 | 18:00 | 7h | 708 to 779 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-15 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2026-12-15 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,550 to 3,060 | n/a |
| 2026-12-15 | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2026-12-15 | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:30 | 18:00 | 8h 30m | 3,334 to 4,001 | n/a |
| 2026-12-15 | Disney Treasure | Disney Cruise Line | 10:30 | 17:30 | 7h | 2,476 to 3,466 | n/a |
| 2026-12-16 | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 2,388 to 2,866 | n/a |
| 2026-12-16 | Rotterdam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,668 to 3,210 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-16 | Zuiderdam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 15:00 | 7h | 1,970 to 2,364 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-16 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 10:30 | 17:00 | 6h 30m | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2026-12-17 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 4,228 to 5,074 | n/a |
| 2026-12-17 | Seven Seas Grandeur | Verify with cruise line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 754 to 829 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-17 | Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Cruises | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h | 2,886 to 3,463 | n/a |
| 2026-12-19 | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 2,394 to 2,873 | n/a |
| 2026-12-21 | Carnival Legend | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,124 to 2,549 | n/a |
| 2026-12-22 | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:30 | 18:00 | 8h 30m | 3,334 to 4,001 | n/a |
| 2026-12-23 | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,784 to 4,541 | n/a |
| 2026-12-23 | Carnival Dream | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,626 to 4,533 | n/a |
| 2026-12-23 | Carnival Paradise | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 15:00 | 7h | 2,204 to 2,668 | n/a |
| 2026-12-23 | Independence Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 3,630 to 4,356 | n/a |
| 2026-12-23 | Seven Seas Mariner | Verify with cruise line | 11:00 | 18:00 | 7h | 708 to 779 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-24 | MSC Seashore | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 4,560 to 5,877 | n/a |
| 2026-12-24 | Nieuw Statendam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 15:00 | 7h | 2,650 to 3,194 | n/a |
| 2026-12-24 | Oceania Marina | Oceania Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 1,258 to 1,447 | n/a |
| 2026-12-25 | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 3,282 to 3,938 | n/a |
| 2026-12-25 | Seven Seas Splendor | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 754 to 829 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-26 | Jewel Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,144 to 2,573 | n/a |
| 2026-12-26 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2026-12-26 | Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,046 to 3,655 | n/a |
| 2026-12-29 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2026-12-29 | Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,886 to 3,463 | n/a |
| 2026-12-29 | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:30 | 18:00 | 8h 30m | 3,334 to 4,001 | n/a |
| 2026-12-29 | Disney Treasure | Disney Cruise Line | 10:30 | 17:30 | 7h | 2,476 to 3,466 | n/a |
| 2026-12-30 | Eurodam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,104 to 2,525 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-30 | Oceania Vista | Oceania Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 1,218 to 1,469 | n/a |
| 2026-12-31 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2026-12-31 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 4,228 to 5,074 | n/a |
| 2026-12-31 | Seven Seas Grandeur | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 16:00 | 7h | 754 to 829 | Verify with cruise line |
60 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your December 2026 Excursion
Once you know your ship's December 2026 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Grand Cayman. With up to 5 ships sharing the pier on the busiest December 2026 day, book signature tours before they sell out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit Grand Cayman in December 2026?
This page lists 34 scheduled vessels in December 2026, including Caribbean Princess, Carnival Dream, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Legend, Carnival Magic, Carnival Paradise, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond, and 26 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
Can Grand Cayman arrival times change in December 2026?
Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust December 2026 times for weather, pier traffic, tender operations, and operational delays. December falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.
How early should I book a December 2026 Grand Cayman shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this December 2026 schedule, December 2026 is peak season at Grand Cayman, so book must-do tours two to three weeks ahead. The busiest day this month lists 5 ships, when operators sell out fastest. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife tours sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.
How much time should I leave before returning to the ship at Grand Cayman in December 2026?
As a tender port, plan to be at the Grand Cayman tender pickup point 60–90 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on full-day tours and dates when multiple ships are in port, which is common in December 2026.
What excursions suit Grand Cayman in December 2026?
December falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect Grand Cayman to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days. As a tender port, Grand Cayman is sensitive to sea conditions — allow extra return buffer if winds pick up.
Grand Cayman cruise schedules list ship calls at George Town, where vessels anchor and use tenders. View the Grand Cayman cruise ship schedule for December 2026, including 60 scheduled cruise calls, arrival times, departure times and planning tips for shore excursions. Arrival and departure times are subject to change. Confirm final times with your cruise line before disembarking.