Quietest Caribbean Cruise Ports — Ranked by Crowds
Ranked from lowest to highest average estimated cruise passengers per day over the next 30 days. Lower averages mean a more relaxed day ashore — shorter lines and easier excursion bookings.
| # | Port | Avg daily pax | Ship-days | Peak day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Philipsburg, St. Maarten | 1,878 | 15 | Oct 27 |
| #2 | Cozumel, Mexico | 2,064 | 6 | Sep 30 |
| #3 | St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands | 3,020 | 13 | Oct 21 |
| #4 | Nassau, Bahamas | 15,476 | 30 | Sep 30 |
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Method: for each port we sum estimated passengers across all ship-days in the next 30 days and divide by 30. Passenger figures are estimates from published ship capacities. Full methodology.