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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.

A Little Crowded

Miami Cruise Crowd Forecast — Saturday, March 20, 2027

A Little Crowded day in Miami — 4 ships representing ~12,911 estimated cruise passengers, 42% below a busy day.

Some cruise traffic, but likely manageable. Popular areas may be busier around the middle of the day.

  • 4 shipsin port
  • 12,911est. passengers

Quieter than 41% 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 a little crowded?

4 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 12,911 passengers of combined capacity. 3 of them arrive within the same hour, concentrating the morning rush.

Compared with other cruise days: Above average for this port.

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Scarlet LadyVirgin Voyages06:3017:00—2,672
Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line07:0016:00—3,565
Carnival SunriseCarnival Cruise Line08:0015:30—2,984
Carnival MagicCarnival Cruise Line08:0015:30—3,690

Arrival timeline

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Scarlet Lady
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Norwegian Luna
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Carnival Sunrise
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Carnival Magic
8:00 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

Independent exploration works well today — book the most popular attractions ahead, and expect the midday peak near the port.

Looking for a quieter day?

See Miami’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: Mar 20, 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.