Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is December 2026 a good month to visit Nassau?
Busy — the typical December day in Nassau is busier than 76% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in December, that is the trade. If not, September is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Nassau's own year — not a headcount.
This month's verified events: Junkanoo (Boxing Day parade) (26).
December is one of Nassau's busiest months: warm and wet, around 26°C / 78°F with rain on about 11 days, and Busy on 15 of 31 days.
No. The typical December day in Nassau is Busy, and 21 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 26 °C by day, with rain on about 11 days. Public holidays in the UK and the Bahamas add to it. Cruise ships call on 31 of the 31 days, 6 at once on Saturday 12 December. Junkanoo (Boxing Day parade) falls on 26 December. Late December is the month's quietest stretch in Nassau — the typical day at 58%, against 80% in mid December. For similar weather with fewer people, come in January or November. The crush is at Bay Street and the pier gates; the quiet is at Cabbage Beach's far east.
In short, a hard sell — heavy crowds without the best of the weather.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Nassau, December ranks 2nd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sat 12 Dec, busier than 95% of the year; its lightest is Fri 11 Dec at 27%.
⚠︎ Weekends run heavy — the 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th and 26th all sit Busy or Packed. If your dates can flex, a midweek arrival is the single easiest win.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Pack for wet first — rain on 11 of 31 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.
See walking shoes →
How busy is Nassau in December?
The busiest days are the 5th, 12th, 19th and 21st, and 17 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively. The calmest stretch is the 27th–30th.
Cruise ships are in port on 31 of 31 days; the heaviest is Sat 12 Dec, 6 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 27% of the year and its heaviest at 95%, so where you land inside it matters. All four Saturdays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 10 hours.
Either side of it, November is much calmer and January is much calmer.
Weekends run heavy — the 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th and 26th all sit Busy or Packed. If your dates can flex, a midweek arrival is the single easiest win.
Tue 01 Dec Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Elation — guest capacity 2,188 08:00–16:00
- Carnival Glory — guest capacity 2,984 10:00–18:00
- Disney Wish — guest capacity 2,476 09:00–17:00
- MSC Seaside — guest capacity 4,134 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Getaway — guest capacity 3,963 10:00–18:00
- Utopia Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,668 09:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Tue 1 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 21,413 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 30 Nov (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 02 Dec Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Freedom — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Carnival Pride — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–17:00
- Disney Fantasy — guest capacity 2,500 08:00–17:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Paradise — guest capacity 1,308 08:00–16:00
- Oasis Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,592 08:00–17:00
- Wonder Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,734 07:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Wed 2 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 20,242 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 30 Nov (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 03 Dec Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓6
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 08:00–17:00
- Carnival Jubilee — guest capacity 5,347 07:00–16:00
- Carnival Spirit — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Celebrity Reflection — guest capacity 3,046 08:00–17:00
- Norwegian Joy — guest capacity 3,804 07:00–17:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 08:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Thu 3 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 20,631 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 4 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 04 Dec Lively busier than 63% of days here · ⚓5
- Celebrity Summit — guest capacity 2,158 07:00–16:00
- Disney Destiny — guest capacity 2,476 08:00–17:00
- MSC Meraviglia — guest capacity 4,488 08:00–17:00
- MSC Seashore — guest capacity 4,560 09:00–18:00
- Zuiderdam — guest capacity 1,970
Record Nassau on Fri 4 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 15,652 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 05 Dec Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓6
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 08:00–17:00
- Carnival Elation — guest capacity 2,188 08:00–16:00
- Disney Wish — guest capacity 2,476 09:00–17:00
- MSC Seaside — guest capacity 4,134 08:00–18:00
- Oasis Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,592 08:00–17:00
- Utopia Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,668 09:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Sat 5 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 22,170 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 4 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 06 Dec Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓6
- Adventure Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,382 08:00–17:00
- Disney Dream — guest capacity 2,500 08:00–17:00
- MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 09:00–18:00
- Mardi Gras — size unknown (uncounted)
- Margaritaville At Sea Paradise — guest capacity 1,308 08:00–16:00
- Wonder Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,734 07:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Sun 6 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 17,812 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. Nearest calmer day: Fri 4 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 07 Dec Busy busier than 80% of days here · ⚓5
- Carnival Celebration — guest capacity 5,374 08:00–17:00
- Carnival Freedom — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Celebrity Beyond — guest capacity 3,276 08:00–17:00
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 07:00–15:00
- MSC Seashore — guest capacity 4,560 09:00–18:00
Record Nassau on Mon 7 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 19,454 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 4 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 08 Dec Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓5
- MSC Seaside — guest capacity 4,134 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 08:00–17:00
- Oasis Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,592 08:00–17:00
- Seven Seas Grandeur — guest capacity 754 12:00–18:00
- Utopia Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,668 09:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Tue 8 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 18,488 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 10 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 09 Dec Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓5
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 08:00–17:00
- Carnival Dream — guest capacity 3,646 08:00–16:00
- Carnival Sunshine — guest capacity 3,002 10:00–18:00
- Disney Destiny — guest capacity 2,476 08:00–17:00
- Wonder Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,734 07:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Wed 9 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 16,970 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 10 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 10 Dec Lively busier than 49% of days here · ⚓5
- Carnival Paradise — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Carnival Pride — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–17:00
- Celebrity Reflection — guest capacity 3,046 08:00–17:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Paradise — guest capacity 1,308 08:00–16:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 08:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Thu 10 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 12,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 11 Dec Calm busier than 27% of days here · ⚓3
- Carnival Sunrise — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Freedom Of The Seas — size unknown (uncounted) 08:00–17:00
- MSC Seashore — guest capacity 4,560 09:00–18:00
Record Nassau on Fri 11 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,544 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size; ships in port 08:00–18:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 12 Dec Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓6
- Disney Wish — guest capacity 2,476 09:00–17:00
- MSC Seaside — guest capacity 4,134 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 08:00–17:00
- Norwegian Joy — guest capacity 3,804 07:00–17:00
- Oasis Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,592 08:00–17:00
- Utopia Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,668 09:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Sat 12 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 24,014 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 11 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 13 Dec Busy busier than 72% of days here · ⚓6
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 08:00–17:00
- Disney Dream — guest capacity 2,500 08:00–17:00
- Eurodam — guest capacity 2,104
- Freedom Of The Seas — size unknown (uncounted) 07:00–16:00
- MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 09:00–18:00
- Wonder Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,734 07:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Sun 13 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 17,338 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. Nearest calmer day: Fri 11 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 14 Dec Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓5
- Allure Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,492 08:00–17:00
- Carnival Sunshine — guest capacity 3,002 13:00–21:00
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 07:00–15:00
- MSC Seashore — guest capacity 4,560 09:00–18:00
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 08:00–18:00
Record Nassau on Mon 14 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 20,558 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 11 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 15 Dec Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓6
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 08:00–17:00
- Carnival Glory — guest capacity 2,984 10:00–18:00
- Carnival Sunrise — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Disney Wish — guest capacity 2,476 09:00–17:00
- MSC Seaside — guest capacity 4,134 08:00–18:00
- Utopia Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,668 09:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Tue 15 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 20,358 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 18 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 16 Dec Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Freedom — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Carnival Pride — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–17:00
- Disney Fantasy — guest capacity 2,500 08:00–17:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Islander — guest capacity 2,210 08:00–16:00
- Oasis Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,592 08:00–17:00
- Wonder Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,734 07:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Wed 16 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 21,144 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 15 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 17 Dec Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Legend — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Carnival Spirit — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Harmony Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,707 09:00–17:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Paradise — guest capacity 1,308
- Norwegian Joy — guest capacity 3,804 07:00–17:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 08:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Thu 17 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 19,265 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 18 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 18 Dec Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓4
- Adventure Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,382 09:00–17:00
- MSC Meraviglia — guest capacity 4,488 08:00–17:00
- MSC Seashore — guest capacity 4,560 09:00–18:00
- Oceania Insignia — guest capacity 698 11:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 13,128 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 19 Dec Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Elation — guest capacity 2,188 08:00–16:00
- Celebrity Beyond — guest capacity 3,276 09:00–17:00
- Disney Wish — guest capacity 2,476 09:00–17:00
- MSC Seaside — guest capacity 4,134 08:00–18:00
- Oasis Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,592 08:00–17:00
- Utopia Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,668 09:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Sat 19 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 23,334 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 18 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 20 Dec Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓6
- Adventure Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,382 07:00–16:00
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 08:00–17:00
- Disney Dream — guest capacity 2,500 08:00–17:00
- MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 09:00–18:00
- Mardi Gras — size unknown (uncounted)
- Wonder Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,734 07:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Sun 20 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 18,616 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. Nearest calmer day: Fri 18 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 21 Dec Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Celebration — guest capacity 5,374 08:00–17:00
- Carnival Jubilee — guest capacity 5,347 08:00–17:00
- MSC Seashore — guest capacity 4,560 09:00–18:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 08:00–17:00
- Norwegian Jewel — guest capacity 2,388 07:00–17:00
- Norwegian Joy — guest capacity 3,804 07:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Mon 21 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 23,813 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 20 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 22 Dec Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓5
- Carnival Liberty — guest capacity 2,978 08:00–16:00
- Carnival Sunrise — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Celebrity Summit — guest capacity 2,158 08:00–17:00
- Harmony Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,707 07:00–14:00
- Oasis Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,592 08:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Tue 22 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 19,419 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 24 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 23 Dec Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓5
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 08:00–17:00
- Carnival Spirit — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Paradise — guest capacity 1,308 08:00–16:00
- Utopia Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,668 07:00–14:00
- Wonder Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,734 07:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Wed 23 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 16,946 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 24 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 24 Dec Calm busier than 37% of days here · ⚓3
- Carnival Pride — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–17:00
- Norwegian Joy — guest capacity 3,804 07:00–17:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 08:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Thu 24 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,126 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 25 Dec Lively busier than 40% of days here · ⚓3 · United States public holiday
- Freedom Of The Seas — size unknown (uncounted) 09:00–17:00
- Regal Princess — guest capacity 3,560 08:00–16:00
- Wonder Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,734 07:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Fri 25 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,294 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: United States public holiday; UK public holiday; Bahamas public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 26 Dec Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓2 · Bahamas public holiday · Junkanoo (Boxing Day parade)
Event on this day
26 Dec 2026The national parade of the Bahamas, on Boxing Day, down Bay Street — the whole centre of town is the route.
- Carnival Glory — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Paradise — guest capacity 1,308 08:00–16:00
Record Nassau on Sat 26 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,292 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–16:00. Why: Bahamas public holiday; Junkanoo. Nearest calmer day: Fri 25 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 27 Dec Calm busier than 32% of days here · ⚓4
- Carnival Freedom — guest capacity 2,984 07:00–15:00
- MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 09:00–18:00
- Mardi Gras — size unknown (uncounted)
- Oceania Vista — guest capacity 1,218 13:00–18:00
Record Nassau on Sun 27 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,090 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 28 Dec Lively busier than 43% of days here · ⚓4 · UK public holiday
- Carnival Elation — guest capacity 2,188 08:00–16:00
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 07:00–15:00
- Nieuw Statendam — guest capacity 2,666
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 08:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Mon 28 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,884 guests at double occupancy. Why: UK public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 29 Dec Lively busier than 58% of days here · ⚓5
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 08:00–17:00
- Carnival Jubilee — guest capacity 5,347 08:00–17:00
- Crystal Symphony — guest capacity 606
- Disney Wish — guest capacity 2,476 09:00–17:00
- Independence Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,836 08:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Tue 29 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 14,377 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 30 Dec Calm busier than 28% of days here · ⚓4
- Carnival Freedom — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Disney Magic — guest capacity 1,754 10:00–18:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Paradise — guest capacity 1,308 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 08:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Wed 30 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,386 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 31 Dec Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓5
- Carnival Pride — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–17:00
- Carnival Spirit — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Celebrity Summit — guest capacity 2,158 08:00–17:00
- Harmony Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,707
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 08:00–17:00
Record Nassau on Thu 31 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 16,311 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 30 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/nassau/#d-2026-12-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of December is quietest in Nassau?
Late December is the month's quietest stretch in Nassau — the typical day at 58%, against 80% in mid December.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Sat 12 Dec — 6 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- Need flexibility? The 27th–30th is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
December weather in Nassau
Comfortably warm — around 26°C / 78°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 11 days, so keep a layer handy.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Nassau in December
Based on: Bahamas' public holidays · the official air-arrivals pattern (Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, measured 2023–2025; Nassau, air only — cruise and sea arrivals excluded) · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
