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Grand Cayman (George Town) Cruise Ship Schedule, January 2028

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.

January 2028 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.

January 2028 at Grand Cayman: January 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.

Tender port: Grand Cayman uses ship-to-shore tender boats. Allow extra return time on January 2028 port days.

January 2028 Summary

Ship calls
35
Estimated passenger capacity
105,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Wed, Jan 5, 2028 (3 ships)
Main cruise lines
Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean

Planning tip: Wed, Jan 5, 2028 is the busiest day this month with 3 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.

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January 2028 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2028-01-01Brilliance Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,150 to 2,580n/a
2028-01-03Seven Seas GrandeurRegent Seven Seas09:0016:007h754 to 829n/a
2028-01-04Carnival SpiritCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:008h2,124 to 2,549n/a
2028-01-04Celebrity BeyondCelebrity Cruises07:0016:009h3,276 to 3,950n/a
2028-01-05Carnival ParadiseCarnival Cruise Line08:0015:007h2,204 to 2,668n/a
2028-01-05Mariner Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean10:0018:008h3,334 to 4,001n/a
2028-01-05Seven Seas PrestigeRegent Seven Seas08:0016:008h822n/a
2028-01-06Carnival BreezeCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:008h3,690 to 4,428n/a
2028-01-06Carnival VeneziaCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:008h4,232 to 5,145n/a
2028-01-06EurodamHolland America Line08:0017:009h2,104 to 2,525n/a
2028-01-07Celebrity EclipseCelebrity Cruises07:0016:009h2,850 to 3,420n/a
2028-01-07Oceania SirenaOceania Cruises11:0018:007h698 to 803n/a
2028-01-10Brilliance Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,150 to 2,580n/a
2028-01-11Celebrity AscentCelebrity Cruises07:0016:009h3,260 to 3,521n/a
2028-01-11Celebrity ConstellationCelebrity Cruises09:3018:008h 30m2,130 to 2,556n/a
2028-01-11Seven Seas VoyagerRegent Seven Seas07:0016:009h706 to 777n/a
2028-01-12OosterdamHolland America Line07:0016:009h2,024 to 2,429n/a
2028-01-13Carnival MagicCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:008h3,690 to 4,428n/a
2028-01-14Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity Cruises10:3018:007h 30m2,886 to 3,463n/a
2028-01-14Celebrity XcelCelebrity Cruises10:3018:007h 30m3,260 to 3,521n/a
2028-01-15Seven Seas VoyagerRegent Seven Seas09:0017:008h706 to 777n/a
2028-01-18Celebrity ApexCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,260 to 3,521n/a
2028-01-18Explorer Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean10:0017:007h3,282 to 3,938n/a
2028-01-19Carnival BreezeCarnival Cruise Line07:0015:008h3,690 to 4,428n/a
2028-01-19Carnival ParadiseCarnival Cruise Line08:0015:007h2,204 to 2,668n/a
2028-01-19Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity Cruises07:0016:009h2,886 to 3,463n/a
2028-01-20Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:008h3,012 to 3,765n/a
2028-01-20Carnival VeneziaCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:008h4,232 to 5,145n/a
2028-01-20Oceania SonataOceania Cruises08:0016:008hn/a
2028-01-23Serenade Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,150 to 2,580n/a
2028-01-24Oceania MarinaOceania Cruises07:0013:006h1,258 to 1,447n/a
2028-01-26Celebrity BeyondCelebrity Cruises07:0016:009h3,276 to 3,950n/a
2028-01-27Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line07:0015:008h2,978 to 3,574n/a
2028-01-28Celebrity ConstellationCelebrity Cruises07:0016:009h2,130 to 2,556n/a
2028-01-28Celebrity XcelCelebrity Cruises10:0018:008h3,260 to 3,521n/a

35 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.

Plan Your January 2028 Excursion

Once you know your ship's January 2028 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Grand Cayman. With up to 3 ships sharing the pier on the busiest January 2028 day, book signature tours before they sell out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit Grand Cayman in January 2028?

This page lists 26 scheduled vessels in January 2028, including Brilliance Of The Seas, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Magic, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Venezia, and 18 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

Can Grand Cayman arrival times change in January 2028?

Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust January 2028 times for weather, pier traffic, tender operations, and operational delays. January 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 January 2028 Grand Cayman shore excursion?

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this January 2028 schedule, January 2028 is peak season at Grand Cayman, so book must-do tours two to three weeks ahead. The busiest day this month lists 3 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 January 2028?

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 January 2028.

What excursions suit Grand Cayman in January 2028?

January 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 January 2028, including 35 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.