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Antigua Cruise Ship Schedule, May 2027

Eastern Caribbean dock port at St. John's for beach and sailing excursions.

May 2027 Schedule Overview

This page lists cruise ships scheduled to call at Antigua during May 2027, including arrival and departure times where available. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.

May 2027 at Antigua: May is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks. Antigua crowds ease, improving excursion availability. Seas stay favourable for snorkel and boat tours.

May 2027 Summary

Ship calls
5
Estimated passenger capacity
15,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Sat, May 8, 2027 (1 ships)
Main cruise lines
Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean

Planning tip: Review arrival and departure times for your ship before booking Antigua shore excursions in May.

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May 2027 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2027-05-08MSC OperaMSC Cruises09:0019:0010h2,142 to 2,570n/a
2027-05-11Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-05-17Carnival FreedomCarnival Cruise Line09:0018:009h2,984 to 3,581n/a
2027-05-22MSC OperaMSC Cruises09:0019:0010h2,142 to 2,570n/a
2027-05-25Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a

5 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.

Plan Your May 2027 Excursion

Once you know your ship's May 2027 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Antigua. Start with our authority port guide, then browse specialist local operators with pier-aware pickup and clear return-timing policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit Antigua in May 2027?

This page lists 3 scheduled vessels in May 2027, including Carnival Freedom, Grandeur Of The Seas, MSC Opera. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

Can Antigua arrival times change in May 2027?

Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust May 2027 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. May is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.

How early should I book a May 2027 Antigua shore excursion?

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this May 2027 schedule, May 2027 is shoulder season at Antigua, so book popular tours one to two weeks ahead. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife tours sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.

How much time should I leave before returning to the ship at Antigua in May 2027?

Plan to be back at the Antigua terminal 30–60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on full-day tours and dates when multiple ships are in port.

What excursions suit Antigua in May 2027?

May is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks. Antigua crowds ease, improving excursion availability. Seas stay favourable for snorkel and boat tours.

View the Antigua cruise ship schedule for May 2027, including 5 scheduled cruise calls, arrival times, departure times and planning tips for shore excursions. Arrival and departure times are subject to change. Confirm final times with your cruise line before disembarking.