Home / Ports / Oranjestad / Nov 18, 2026

Unofficial schedule — built from published cruise-line itineraries, not the port authority. Last checked Nov 7, 2026. Coverage: sailings published by Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian and Princess. Ships from other cruise lines are not included yet, so passenger totals may understate the port's full day.

Super Crowded

Oranjestad Cruise Crowd Forecast — Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Super Crowded day in Oranjestad — 2 ships representing ~9,300 estimated cruise passengers, 58% above a busy day.

One of the busiest port days. Popular beaches, transportation and tourist areas may be significantly busier.

  • 2 shipsin port
  • 9,300est. passengers

Busier than 97% of scheduled cruise days at this port.

Provisional — schedule may change

Why is this super crowded?

2 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 9,300 passengers of combined capacity.

Compared with other cruise days: Well above average for this port.

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Legend of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International08:0023:00—5,610
Carnival MagicCarnival Cruise Line09:0022:00—3,690

Arrival timeline

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Legend of the Seas
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Carnival Magic
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Bars show each ship’s scheduled time in port (6 AM – 10 PM port time).

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Shore day advice

A ship excursion with an early departure is the best way to beat the crowds — expect lines everywhere after mid-morning, and have a plan before you disembark.

Looking for a quieter day?

See Oranjestad’s crowd calendar →

Data & accuracy

  • Schedule source: published cruise-line itineraries (Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises) — unofficial; this schedule is not published by the port authority
  • Itineraries last checked: Nov 7, 2026
  • Forecast date: Nov 18, 2026
  • Provisional: this date is more than 7 days out — cruise lines adjust itineraries for weather and operations, so the schedule may change.
  • Estimates are based on published ship capacities, not actual bookings or how many passengers go ashore.