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Miami Cruise Crowd Forecast — Sunday, December 6, 2026
Crowded day in Miami — 5 ships representing ~19,411 estimated cruise passengers, 13% below a busy day.
Expect noticeable cruise crowds. Consider booking activities away from the main port area.
- 5 shipsin port
- 19,411est. passengers
Where today falls, from a quiet day to a busy day
Quiet dayBusy day
Busier than 81% of scheduled cruise days at this port.
Morning rush: 4 ships arrive within the same hour — expect crowds at the terminal and excursion meeting points.
Provisional — schedule may change
Why is this crowded?
5 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 19,411 passengers of combined capacity. 4 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
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrival | Departure | Berth | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International | 06:00 | 16:00 | — | 3,858 |
| Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | — | 2,918 |
| Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | — | 3,571 |
| Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 15:30 | — | 3,690 |
| Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 15:30 | — | 5,374 |
Arrival timeline
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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?
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 6, 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.