Grand Cayman (George Town) Cruise Ship Schedule, December 2027
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 2027 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 2027 port days.
December 2027 Summary
- Ship calls
- 42
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 126,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Wed, Dec 8, 2027 (4 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Verify with cruise line
Planning tip: Wed, Dec 8, 2027 is the busiest day this month with 4 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.
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December 2027 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-12-01 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2027-12-01 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 10:00 | 17:00 | 7h | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2027-12-02 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:30 | 8h 30m | 3,571 to 4,224 | n/a |
| 2027-12-02 | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,150 to 2,580 | n/a |
| 2027-12-02 | Sky Princess | Princess Cruises | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,668 to 4,402 | n/a |
| 2027-12-05 | Seven Seas Prestige | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 822 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-07 | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 2,388 to 2,866 | n/a |
| 2027-12-08 | Carnival Breeze | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,690 to 4,428 | n/a |
| 2027-12-08 | Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,886 to 3,463 | n/a |
| 2027-12-08 | Carnival Paradise | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 15:00 | 7h | 2,204 to 2,668 | n/a |
| 2027-12-08 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 10:00 | 17:00 | 7h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2027-12-09 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:30 | 8h 30m | 3,571 to 4,224 | n/a |
| 2027-12-09 | Carnival Venezia | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 4,232 to 5,145 | n/a |
| 2027-12-09 | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,394 to 2,873 | n/a |
| 2027-12-10 | Carnival Spirit | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,124 to 2,549 | n/a |
| 2027-12-11 | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,388 to 2,866 | n/a |
| 2027-12-12 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2027-12-14 | Celebrity Constellation | Celebrity Cruises | 09:30 | 18:00 | 8h 30m | 2,130 to 2,556 | n/a |
| 2027-12-15 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2027-12-15 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 10:00 | 17:00 | 7h | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2027-12-16 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:30 | 8h 30m | 3,571 to 4,224 | n/a |
| 2027-12-17 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2027-12-21 | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,282 to 3,938 | n/a |
| 2027-12-21 | Oceania Sonata | Oceania Cruises | 09:00 | 16:00 | 7h | n/a | n/a |
| 2027-12-21 | Celebrity Constellation | Celebrity Cruises | 09:30 | 18:00 | 8h 30m | 2,130 to 2,556 | n/a |
| 2027-12-22 | Carnival Breeze | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,690 to 4,428 | n/a |
| 2027-12-22 | Independence Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,630 to 4,356 | n/a |
| 2027-12-23 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:30 | 8h 30m | 3,571 to 4,224 | n/a |
| 2027-12-23 | Sky Princess | Princess Cruises | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,668 to 4,402 | n/a |
| 2027-12-24 | Carnival Spirit | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,124 to 2,549 | n/a |
| 2027-12-24 | Oosterdam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,024 to 2,429 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-25 | AIDAluna | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,050 to 2,500 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-26 | Freedom Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 3,784 to 4,541 | n/a |
| 2027-12-26 | Margaritaville At Sea Islander | Verify with cruise line | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 2,688 to 3,226 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-26 | Carnival Paradise | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 15:00 | 7h | 2,204 to 2,668 | n/a |
| 2027-12-26 | Adventure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 10:30 | 17:00 | 6h 30m | 3,382 to 4,058 | n/a |
| 2027-12-28 | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 2,388 to 2,866 | n/a |
| 2027-12-29 | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,150 to 2,580 | n/a |
| 2027-12-30 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:30 | 8h 30m | 3,571 to 4,224 | n/a |
| 2027-12-30 | Crystal Symphony | Verify with cruise line | 10:00 | 19:00 | 9h | 904 to 1,040 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-31 | Carnival Paradise | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 15:00 | 7h | 2,204 to 2,668 | n/a |
| 2027-12-31 | Carnival Venezia | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 4,232 to 5,145 | n/a |
42 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your December 2027 Excursion
Once you know your ship's December 2027 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Grand Cayman. With up to 4 ships sharing the pier on the busiest December 2027 day, book signature tours before they sell out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit Grand Cayman in December 2027?
This page lists 26 scheduled vessels in December 2027, including AIDAluna, Adventure Of The Seas, Caribbean Princess, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista, and 18 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
Can Grand Cayman arrival times change in December 2027?
Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust December 2027 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 2027 Grand Cayman shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this December 2027 schedule, December 2027 is peak season at Grand Cayman, so book must-do tours two to three weeks ahead. The busiest day this month lists 4 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 2027?
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 2027.
What excursions suit Grand Cayman in December 2027?
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 2027, including 42 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.