The best cruising destinations in December.
Published 24 June 2021
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, the shallow waters of The Bahamas and the cultural extravaganza of Thailand. 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.
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What are the average 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?
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.
Things to see in the Caribbean 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.
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.
Explore The BahamasWhat are the average temperatures in The Bahamas in December?
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?
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.
Things to see in The Bahamas in December
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.
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.
Explore FijiWhat are the average temperatures in Fiji in December?
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?
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.
Things to see in Fiji in December
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.
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.
Explore ThailandWhat are the average temperatures in Thailand in December?
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?
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.
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.
Book your yacht chartering holiday with Burgess today
Venture further this December to discover an array of winter wonderland destinations best experienced by boat and let our team of Burgess brokers facilitate the charter of a lifetime. Contact us now.
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