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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 — Friday, January 8, 2027

A Little Crowded day in Cozumel — 4 ships representing ~13,056 estimated cruise passengers, 34% below a busy day.

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

  • 4 shipsin port
  • 13,056est. passengers

Quieter than 67% 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 Jan 8

79°typical high
73°typical low
41%of days see a shower
6%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

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?

4 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 13,056 passengers of combined capacity. 3 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
Norwegian EpicNorwegian Cruise Line07:0017:00—4,100
Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:00—2,974
Carnival LegendCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:00—2,124
Independence of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International11:0020:00—3,858

Arrival timeline

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Norwegian Epic
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Carnival Liberty
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Carnival Legend
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Independence of the Seas
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: Jan 8, 2027
  • 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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