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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

Los Angeles Cruise Crowd Forecast — Sunday, April 18, 2027

Super Crowded day in Los Angeles — 3 ships representing ~10,776 estimated cruise passengers, 38% above a busy day.

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

  • 3 shipsin port
  • 10,776est. passengers

Busier than 100% of scheduled cruise days at this port.

Provisional — schedule may change

Typical weather for Apr 18

70°typical high
53°typical low
3%of days see a shower
0%are all-day wet

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

🧭 How to play this day

CROWD-TACTICAL

Maximum volume in San Pedro: expect long security lines, full lots, and shuttle bottlenecks if you're sent to overflow parking. Do not linger at the curb — drop bags with the skycap and get into the terminal quickly. Alternatively, use time as your weapon: boarding continues through the afternoon, and arriving later in your window often skips the morning crush entirely.

Why is this super crowded?

3 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 10,776 passengers of combined capacity.

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

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Brilliant LadyVirgin Voyages06:3017:00—2,770
Norwegian EncoreNorwegian Cruise Line07:0016:00—3,998
Carnival PanoramaCarnival Cruise Line09:0015:30—4,008

Arrival timeline

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Brilliant Lady
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Norwegian Encore
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Carnival Panorama
9:00 AM – 3:30 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 Los Angeles’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: Apr 18, 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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