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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.

Super Crowded

Cozumel Cruise Crowd Forecast — Thursday, March 25, 2027

Super Crowded day in Cozumel — 6 ships representing ~21,715 estimated cruise passengers, 9% above a busy day.

One of the busiest port days. Popular beaches, transportation and tourist areas may be significantly busier.

  • 6 shipsin port
  • 21,715est. passengers

Busier than 100% 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 Mar 25

83°typical high
75°typical low
11%of days see a shower
1%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

Maximum-ship Cozumel means the waterfront, San Miguel's main drag, and every beach club near the piers will be packed. Your best play is distance: the east side of the island or Punta Sur, leaving as early as possible before the taxi queues peak. Skip any DIY ferry to Playa del Carmen — if you run late, the ship won't wait, and on a day like this the margins are thin.

Why is this super crowded?

6 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 21,715 passengers of combined capacity. 3 of them arrive within the same hour, concentrating the morning rush.

Compared with other cruise days: Well above average for this port.

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Celebrity BeyondCelebrity Cruises07:0016:00—3,046
Norwegian GemNorwegian Cruise Line07:0017:00—2,394
Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line07:0017:00—3,565
Carnival DreamCarnival Cruise Line09:0017:00—3,646
Carnival BreezeCarnival Cruise Line09:0017:00—3,690
Carnival CelebrationCarnival Cruise Line09:0017:00—5,374

Arrival timeline

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Celebrity Beyond
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Norwegian Gem
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Norwegian Luna
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Carnival Dream
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Carnival Breeze
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Carnival Celebration
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

A ship excursion with an early departure is the best way to beat the crowds — expect lines everywhere after mid-morning, and have a plan before you disembark.

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: Mar 25, 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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