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Miami Cruise Crowd Forecast — Sunday, December 20, 2026
Crowded day in Miami — 4 ships representing ~18,295 estimated cruise passengers, 18% below a busy day.
Expect noticeable cruise crowds. Consider booking activities away from the main port area.
- 4 shipsin port
- 18,295est. passengers
Where today falls, from a quiet day to a busy day
Quiet dayBusy day
Busier than 78% of scheduled cruise days at this port.
Provisional — schedule may changeWhy is this crowded?
4 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 18,295 passengers of combined capacity.
Compared with other cruise days: Well above average for this port.
Ships in port
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrival | Departure | Berth | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | — | 3,571 |
| Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 15:30 | — | 5,374 |
| Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International | — | 16:00 | — | 3,858 |
| Allure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International | — | 16:00 | — | 5,492 |
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.
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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 20, 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.