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The best cruising destinations in December.

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The best destinations for your December cruising holiday

The South Pacific is a favoured winter cruise destination for sailing yachts and motor yachts alike. Experience the cool trade winds in the Caribbean, the exotic bounty islands of Fiji and the shallow waters of The Bahamas. December charters don’t get much better than this.

December in the Caribbean

December in the Caribbean serves up rum punch and corn chowder with a generous side portion of rejuvenation. For fitness enthusiasts, an early morning run on Barbuda’s pink-shelled 11-Mile Beach pairs untamed beauty with the wild call of nesting frigatebirds.

What are the average temperatures in the Caribbean in December?

Barbados has some of the warmest temperatures in the Caribbean in December
Barbados has some of the warmest temperatures in the Caribbean in December

Winter charterers can expect an average high of 28°C, with Dominican Republic and Barbados typically registering as the hottest islands in the Caribbean.

What is the weather like in the Caribbean in December?

Great temperatures, low humidity and plenty of sun
Great temperatures, low humidity and plenty of sun

Come December, the hurricanes and tropical storms are long gone, and the sea surface temperature is a balmy 27°C. It’s also a little less humid, too, which is good news for those looking to bronze on the aft deck.

Are there travel restrictions in the Caribbean for December?

Most of the Caribbean, like Magen's Bay in St Thomas USVI, is open for chartering
Most of the Caribbean, like Magen's Bay in St Thomas USVI, is open for chartering

Borders remain open across the Caribbean with the current exception of Trinidad & Tobago and the Cayman Islands. Permission to enter Jamaica is required in advance while Martinique remains in lockdown. Cruising restrictions may apply.

Things to see in the Caribbean in December

There's a strong chance of seeing humpback whales in December
There's a strong chance of seeing humpback whales in December

Jamaica’s Dunn's River Falls are an exhilarating sight, but to witness breaching humpbacks in all their glory head to the whale breeding grounds of the Dominican Republic. Underwater adventurers might just hear the male humpback’s haunting courting song, too.

Which yachts are available for chartering?

MONDANGO 3 is the perfect yacht to harness the steady tradewinds in this sailing paradise
MONDANGO 3 is the perfect yacht to harness the steady tradewinds in this sailing paradise

Sailing yacht MONDANGO 3 will make the most of the famed trade winds and, unlike many sailing yachts, there is a foredeck jacuzzi to settle into as the sun goes down. If you prefer to cruise in a motor yacht, the sun deck and beach club on ILLUSION make for the ideal place to sip on a fragrant frangipani cocktail. 

The spectacular beach club on ILLUSION brings the ocean to your feet
The spectacular beach club on ILLUSION brings the ocean to your feet

December in The Bahamas

December through to May is the optimum time to make a splash in The Bahamas, where underwater caves, roast conch, velvet sands and shipwreck – or plane wreck – snorkelling is on the menu.

What are the average temperatures in The Bahamas in December?

Crystal clear waters and plenty of interesting dive sites make this a great place to explore below the water
Crystal clear waters and plenty of interesting dive sites make this a great place to explore below the water

Here, seawater temperatures never get cold, usually staying above a clement 25°C, while the air temperature only occasionally dips to a mild 20°C.

What is the weather like in The Bahamas in December?

At the heart of all this unspoilt nature is Paradise Island, Nassau, where guests can visit casinos, nightclubs, spas and restaurants
At the heart of all this unspoilt nature is Paradise Island, Nassau, where guests can visit casinos, nightclubs, spas and restaurants

The Bahamas generously offers seven hours of sunshine from 11 hours of daylight in December. With the tropical, rainy season a distant memory, superyacht winter cruises are ideal.

Are there travel restrictions in The Bahamas for December?

Fragments of broken shells give Harbour Island's beach its signature pink hue
Fragments of broken shells give Harbour Island's beach its signature pink hue

Pink sandy beaches line the warm Bahamian shores where ports are open, charter is available, cruising is permitted, and the sun always shines.

Things to see in The Bahamas in December

The swimming pigs of Big Major Cay are a huge attraction
The swimming pigs of Big Major Cay are a huge attraction

Nowhere else in the world offers the chance to paddle with brown and pink wild pigs so kayaking the shallow waters of Lucayan National Park in Grand Bahama is a must-do.

Warm, shallow, well-sheltered waters, like here at Cat Island, make this a great place to explore by Kayak, SUP, jetskis or tenders
Warm, shallow, well-sheltered waters, like here at Cat Island, make this a great place to explore by Kayak, SUP, jetskis or tenders

Which yachts are available for chartering?

Hybrid power means lower noise, vibration, emissions and fuel consumption - and you'll love the laid-back interiors
Hybrid power means lower noise, vibration, emissions and fuel consumption - and you'll love the laid-back interiors

The hybrid propulsion on board HOME offers silent cruising amid an Ibiza-style setting. It also has a draft shallow enough to tuck into the smallest of idyllic bays.

December in Fiji

Fiji is world-renowned for its pulsating coral reefs, but it’s the abundance of striking islands that call to the wild at heart and make it a winter sailing destination with a difference.

What are the average temperatures in Fiji in December?

Fiji has some of the best diving anywhere in the world
Fiji has some of the best diving anywhere in the world

Expect it to be a hot and humid 30°C with a scattering of tropical rain showers in the afternoon. Snorkelling amid vibrant coral reefs and sea turtles is the best place to cool off.

What is the weather like in Fiji in December?

These islands have a long and proud history, which continues to be celebrated today
These islands have a long and proud history, which continues to be celebrated today

Fiji’s official winter season is from May through to the November, but a December charter will catch the tail-end of warm, lingering days spent anchored off one of its 300 tropical islands.

Are there travel restrictions in Fiji for December?

Indigenous species include the colourful parrotfinch
Indigenous species include the colourful parrotfinch

Fiji is open to international tourism and yacht charters are readily available. Just be sure to quarantine ahead of arrival and check cruising ground restrictions prior to arrival.

Things to see in Fiji in December

Tiger sharks are among the species of shark that share these waters
Tiger sharks are among the species of shark that share these waters

Shark enthusiasts can sight up to eight different species, including silvertips and the occasional tiger shark, while scuba diving will reveal more than 1,200 fish species and 12 species of whales.

Guests will never tire of exploring the natural wonders that proliferate in these protected waters
Guests will never tire of exploring the natural wonders that proliferate in these protected waters

Which yachts are available for chartering?

HEMISPHERE's Captain Gavin Bladon knows everything there is to know about Fiji and French Polynesia. He and his crew deliver the complete South Pacific experience
HEMISPHERE's Captain Gavin Bladon knows everything there is to know about Fiji and French Polynesia. He and his crew deliver the complete South Pacific experience

HEMISPHERE is the world’s largest sailing catamaran, offering comfort at sea while being at one with the elements. Its on board certified PADI centre makes it the perfect match for divers.

December in Thailand

Of all the months to visit Thailand, December is the best. Perch high among the jungle at Krabi’s Rayavadee Resort, only accessible by boat, or head up the coast to live life Myanmar style.

What are the average temperatures in Thailand in December?

Meet the local wildlife
Meet the local wildlife

The monsoon rains have passed, instead leaving the islands drenched in sunshine. Temperatures average at a pleasing 27°C, though evenings may be cooler.

What is the weather like in Thailand in December?

Explore the Ko Ha islands in the Andaman Sea
Explore the Ko Ha islands in the Andaman Sea

The south east in the Gulf of Thailand may still experience some rainfall, but the clear west coast waters of the Andaman Sea and its surrounding national parks are ideal for a winter charter.

Are there travel restrictions in Thailand for December?

Discover the sights and sounds of a Thai night market
Discover the sights and sounds of a Thai night market

Borders are currently closed for all but essential travel, making cruising and charter not permitted for now.

Things to see in Thailand in December

One of Thailand's coastal signatures is the longtail boat, like this one in Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh
One of Thailand's coastal signatures is the longtail boat, like this one in Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh

Head out for the day aboard a colourful longtail boat, it’s the best way to island hop like a local and see the islands in full bloom. From December to February, sunflowers and wild Himalayan cherry blossoms coat the islands with vivid yellows and flushes of pink.

This is a country blessed with natural wonders, from unspoilt coasts to pristine rainforest
This is a country blessed with natural wonders, from unspoilt coasts to pristine rainforest

Which yachts are available for chartering?

TALISMAN MAITON's captains have been sailing these waters for years
TALISMAN MAITON's captains have been sailing these waters for years

Perennially popular charter yacht TALISMAN MAITON is a regular sight on Thailand’s waters. Its experienced captain and crew will take a Thailand winter charter to the next level.

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