Because of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, December is a popular month for cruises departing from Florida. The start of the dry season in the Caribbean region occurs in December, when the rains subside and the islands bloom in lush and verdant tropical flora.
What to expect from the weather on the December cruise?
Temperatures in the Caribbean are marginally lower in December than in prior months. The Bahamas in the northern Caribbean have experienced the most dramatic drop in temperature, with an average daily temperature of 73 degrees F and highs of 82 degrees F at the peak of the day. Temperatures can drop to 65 degrees Fahrenheit at night. This month, average ocean temperatures in the Bahamas have been between 79 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit across most southern islands. Many people book cruises from Florida a year or more in advance for Christmas and New Year’s, and holidays are celebrated all over the islands with loud beach parties and music from the area.