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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.

A Little Crowded

Cozumel Cruise Crowd Forecast — Thursday, November 19, 2026

A Little Crowded day in Cozumel — 6 ships representing ~15,896 estimated cruise passengers, 20% below a busy day.

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

  • 6 shipsin port
  • 15,896est. passengers

Quieter than 22% of scheduled cruise days at this port.

Morning rush: 4 ships arrive within the same hour — expect crowds at the terminal and excursion meeting points.
Provisional — schedule may change

Forecast for this day

🌦️ 85° / 78° · 💧 44% chance of rain

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

🧭 How to play this day

CROWD-TACTICAL

The pier area still moves fine, but the popular beach clubs near the port start filling by late morning. Head to the east side — Playa Punta Morena and the windward beaches stay quiet — or walk a few minutes past the pier gate for shorter taxi lines at the secondary stands. Back in town by mid-afternoon for the side-street fondas.

Why is this a little crowded?

6 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 15,896 passengers of combined capacity. 4 of them arrive within the same hour, concentrating the morning rush.

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

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Enchantment of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International07:0017:00—2,290
Celebrity ApexCelebrity Cruises07:0017:00—2,918
Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:00—2,974
Resilient LadyVirgin Voyages08:0020:00—2,672
Carnival LegendCarnival Cruise Line10:0018:00—2,124
Celebrity XcelCelebrity Cruises11:0020:00—2,918

Arrival timeline

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Enchantment of the Seas
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Celebrity Apex
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Carnival Liberty
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Resilient Lady
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Carnival Legend
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Celebrity Xcel
11:00 AM – 8:00 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 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 19, 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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