Home / Ports / Half Moon Cay / Dec 16, 2026

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

Half Moon Cay Cruise Crowd Forecast — Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Super Crowded day in Half Moon Cay — 3 ships representing ~9,038 estimated cruise passengers, 9% above a busy day.

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

  • 3 shipsin port
  • 9,038est. passengers

Busier than 97% 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 super crowded?

3 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 9,038 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
Carnival VistaCarnival Cruise Line07:0016:30—3,934
Carnival ConquestCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:00—2,980
Carnival SpiritCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:00—2,124

Arrival timeline

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Carnival Vista
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Carnival Conquest
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Carnival Spirit
8:00 AM – 4:00 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 Half Moon Cay’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 16, 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.