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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.

Not Crowded

Cozumel Cruise Crowd Forecast — Saturday, December 5, 2026

Not Crowded day in Cozumel — 3 ships representing ~7,222 estimated cruise passengers, 64% below a busy day.

Good day for exploring independently. Cruise traffic should be relatively light compared with other port days.

  • 3 shipsin port
  • 7,222est. passengers

Quieter 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

Typical weather for Dec 5

81°typical high
76°typical low
49%of days see a shower
13%are all-day wet

Too far out for a live forecast — this is what's typical for this week of the year in Cozumel, from 2015–2024 records. Weather data: Open-Meteo.

🧭 How to play this day

CROWD-TACTICAL

Quiet Cozumel days are for wandering. Walk into San Miguel from the pier — the waterfront and side streets are at their best without the crowds — and the Mercado Municipal is worth the detour for real local food. Taxis are plentiful, so a spontaneous beach run is easy.

Why is this not crowded?

3 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 7,222 passengers of combined capacity. 3 of them arrive within the same hour, concentrating the morning rush.

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

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Carnival ParadiseCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:00—2,124
Carnival ValorCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:00—2,974
Carnival MiracleCarnival Cruise Line09:0017:00—2,124

Arrival timeline

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Carnival Paradise
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Carnival Valor
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Carnival Miracle
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

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Shore day advice

Great day to explore independently — taxis and tenders are easy, and it's a good day for DIY beach trips and independent tours.

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: Dec 5, 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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