Home / Ports / Celebration Key / Dec 13, 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.

A Little Crowded

Celebration Key Cruise Crowd Forecast — Sunday, December 13, 2026

A Little Crowded day in Celebration Key — 2 ships representing ~8,260 estimated cruise passengers, 27% below a busy day.

Some cruise traffic, but likely manageable. Popular areas may be busier around the middle of the day.

  • 2 shipsin port
  • 8,260est. passengers

Quieter than 56% of scheduled cruise days at this port.

Provisional — schedule may change

Why is this a little crowded?

2 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 8,260 passengers of combined capacity.

Compared with other cruise days: About average for this port.

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Carnival FreedomCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:00—2,980
Mardi GrasCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:00—5,280

Arrival timeline

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Carnival Freedom
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mardi Gras
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

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Shore day advice

Independent exploration works well today — book the most popular attractions ahead, and expect the midday peak near the port.

Looking for a quieter day?

See Celebration Key’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: Dec 13, 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.