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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.

Crowded

Cozumel Cruise Crowd Forecast — Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Crowded day in Cozumel — 5 ships representing ~17,453 estimated cruise passengers, 12% below a busy day.

Expect noticeable cruise crowds. Consider booking activities away from the main port area.

  • 5 shipsin port
  • 17,453est. passengers

Busier than 78% of scheduled cruise days at this port.

Morning rush: 3 ships arrive within the same hour — expect crowds at the terminal and excursion meeting points.
Provisional — schedule may change

Forecast for this day

☁️ 85° / 77° · 💧 42% chance of rain

Live forecast from Open-Meteo, refreshed with the daily schedule update.

🧭 How to play this day

CROWD-TACTICAL

Don't linger at the piers — the duty-free mall area is at its worst on multi-ship days. Get in a taxi early (lines build fast in the morning) and commit to a full day away: Punta Sur eco-park or the east-coast beaches, both far less congested than anything near the cruise terminals.

Confirm your return taxi and keep your ship's all-aboard time on you — mobile data can drop out there.

Why is this crowded?

5 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 17,453 passengers of combined capacity. 3 of them arrive within the same hour, concentrating the morning rush.

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

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Jewel of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International07:0017:00—2,194
Norwegian GemNorwegian Cruise Line07:0017:00—2,394
Icon of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International08:0018:00—5,610
Carnival BreezeCarnival Cruise Line09:0017:00—3,690
Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line10:3019:00—3,565

Arrival timeline

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Jewel of the Seas
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Norwegian Gem
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Icon of the Seas
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Carnival Breeze
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Norwegian Luna
10:30 AM – 7:00 PM

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

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Shore day advice

Book excursions in advance, start early, and avoid the main port area at midday.

Looking for a quieter day?

See Cozumel’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.
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