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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.

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Fort Lauderdale Cruise Crowd Forecast — Monday, February 15, 2027

Crowded day in Fort Lauderdale — 4 ships representing ~12,200 estimated cruise passengers, 9% below a busy day.

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

  • 4 shipsin port
  • 12,200est. passengers

Busier than 88% 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

Why is this crowded?

4 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 12,200 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
Enchanted PrincessPrincess Cruises06:0015:00—3,660
Celebrity AscentCelebrity Cruises07:00——3,260
Caribbean PrincessPrincess Cruises07:0015:00—3,132
Brilliance of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International—16:00—2,148

Arrival timeline

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Enchanted Princess
6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Celebrity Ascent
7:00 AM
Caribbean Princess
7:00 AM – 3:00 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 Fort Lauderdale’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: Feb 15, 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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