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Tampa Cruise Crowd Forecast — Saturday, December 5, 2026
Not Crowded day in Tampa — 2 ships representing ~2,901 estimated cruise passengers, 56% below a busy day.
Good day for exploring independently. Cruise traffic should be relatively light compared with other port days.
- 2 shipsin port
- 2,901est. passengers
Where today falls, from a quiet day to a busy day
Quieter than 57% of scheduled cruise days at this port.
Provisional — schedule may change🧭 How to play this day
CROWD-TACTICALTampa's small, easy port at its easiest — the Channelside garage sits right across from the terminals and check-in rarely backs up. Arrive at your assigned time, drop bags with the porters, and spend spare hours on the Riverwalk or Ybor City via the free TECO streetcar.
Disembarkation is quick too, so an early flight out of TPA — about 15 minutes away — is low-stress.
Why is this not crowded?
2 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 2,901 passengers of combined capacity.
Compared with other cruise days: Below average for this port.
Ships in port
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrival | Departure | Berth | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiance of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International | — | — | Terminal 2 | 2,501 |
| Islander | Margaritaville at Sea | — | — | Terminal 6 | 400 |
Shore day advice
Great day to explore independently — taxis and tenders are easy, and it's a good day for DIY beach trips and independent tours.
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Data & accuracy
- Schedule source: Port Tampa Bay
- Data last fetched: Oct 29, 2026
- Forecast date: Dec 5, 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.