St. Kitts Cruise Ship Schedule, December 2026
Eastern Caribbean port at Basseterre serving Southern Caribbean and multi-island itineraries.
December 2026 Schedule Overview
This page lists cruise ships scheduled to call at St. Kitts during December 2026, including arrival and departure times where available. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.
December 2026 Summary
- Ship calls
- 3
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 9,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (3 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Azamara, Verify with cruise line
Planning tip: Tue, Dec 1, 2026 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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December 2026 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | AIDAdiva | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,050 to 2,500 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-01 | Azamara Journey | Azamara | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 710 to 781 | n/a |
| 2026-12-01 | Explora III | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10h | 922 to 1,473 | Verify with cruise line |
3 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 St. Kitts. With up to 3 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 St. Kitts in December 2026?
This page lists 3 scheduled vessels in December 2026, including AIDAdiva, Azamara Journey, Explora III. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
Can St. Kitts arrival times change in December 2026?
Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust December 2026 times for weather, pier traffic, 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 St. Kitts shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this December 2026 schedule, December 2026 is peak season at St. Kitts, 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 St. Kitts in December 2026?
Plan to be back at the St. Kitts terminal 30–60 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 St. Kitts 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 St. Kitts to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days.
View the St. Kitts cruise ship schedule for December 2026, including 3 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.