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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

San Francisco Cruise Crowd Forecast — Tuesday, April 20, 2027

Super Crowded day in San Francisco — 1 ship representing ~3,998 estimated cruise passengers, 28% above a busy day.

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

  • 1 shipin port
  • 3,998est. passengers

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

Provisional — schedule may change

Typical weather for Apr 20

62°typical high
51°typical low
10%of days see a shower
7%are all-day wet

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

🧭 How to play this day

CROWD-TACTICAL

Maximum ships — leave the Wharf zone or have a precise plan. Golden Gate Bridge early afternoon (after fog clears, before it returns), then Coit Tower and North Beach; skip Pier 39 entirely. If the sky is grey at midday, the bridge is already lost — pivot to indoor options like the Ferry Building or North Beach cafés instead.

Embark days: this is the terminal at its worst — drop your luggage, get out of the Pier 27 area immediately, and don't come back until your boarding time; the midday crush is the day's peak.

Why is this super crowded?

1 ship is scheduled today, representing approximately 3,998 passengers of combined capacity.

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

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Norwegian EncoreNorwegian Cruise Line07:0016:00—3,998

Arrival timeline

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Norwegian Encore
7:00 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 San Francisco’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 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.
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