Cayman Islands Sees Record Arrivals from Canada in 2025
by Marsha Mowers
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The Cayman Islands closed 2025 with record-breaking visitation from Canada, largely attributed to the new service from Porter Airlines and expanded capacity from Air Canada and WestJet.
Canada became the first market to surpass 2019 levels, delivering a standout performance in 2025 recording 7.1% growth year over year. The destination set Canadian monthly visitation records in March, July, September, November, and December, supported by a 9% increase in airline seat capacity that saw Porter Airlines launch its route in December.
Overall, December 2025 delivered a historic result, closing the year with 54,830 stayover visitors – the highest December in recorded history and a 5.3% increase year over year. The destination also saw 148,489 cruise passenger arrivals for the month; a 10.4% increase compared to December 2024.
Total visitation for the month (stayover + cruise) reached 203,319, an increase of 9.0% over December 2024.
“It is truly encouraging to see such strong growth in our stayover arrivals in 2025,” said Hon. Gary Rutty, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism. “The Cayman Islands continues to stand out from our competitors as a premier destination, and these results reflect the dedication of our tourism industry and our airline partners who continue to invest in our islands.
As we look ahead to 2026, we will continue to focus on strengthening our partnerships, enhancing our tourism product, and expanding airlift so that the Cayman Islands remains top of mind for travellers around the world.”
