Ocho Rios (Ocho Rios) Cruise Ship Schedule, December 2026
Ocho Rios cruise schedules list arrivals at the Ocho Rios cruise pier. Itineraries may say Ocho Rios or Jamaica north coast, but published times apply to this docking location.
December 2026 Schedule Overview
Ocho Rios cruise schedules list arrivals at the Ocho Rios cruise pier. Itineraries may say Ocho Rios or Jamaica north coast, but published times apply to this docking location. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.
December 2026 Summary
- Ship calls
- 23
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 69,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (2 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Verify with cruise line
Planning tip: Review arrival and departure times for your ship before booking Ocho Rios shore excursions in December.
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December 2026 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | Resilient Lady | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 2,770 to 2,860 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-02 | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2026-12-06 | Mein Schiff 1 | Verify with cruise line | 07:00 | 20:00 | 13h | 2,534 to 2,894 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-08 | Eurodam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,104 to 2,525 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-09 | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,334 to 4,001 | n/a |
| 2026-12-10 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h | 2,550 to 3,060 | n/a |
| 2026-12-15 | Seven Seas Splendor | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 754 to 829 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-15 | Zuiderdam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 1,970 to 2,364 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-16 | Resilient Lady | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 16:30 | 8h 30m | 2,770 to 2,860 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-16 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10h | 2,550 to 3,060 | n/a |
| 2026-12-17 | Europa | Verify with cruise line | 12:00 | 19:00 | 7h | 5,240 to 6,774 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-20 | Mein Schiff 1 | Verify with cruise line | 07:00 | 20:00 | 13h | 2,534 to 2,894 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-22 | Explora III | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 922 to 1,473 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-23 | MSC Seashore | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,560 to 5,877 | n/a |
| 2026-12-23 | Nieuw Statendam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,650 to 3,194 | n/a |
| 2026-12-24 | Independence Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,630 to 4,356 | n/a |
| 2026-12-24 | Seven Seas Mariner | Verify with cruise line | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h | 708 to 779 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-25 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 2,550 to 3,060 | n/a |
| 2026-12-28 | AIDAdiva | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,050 to 2,500 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-29 | Eurodam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,104 to 2,525 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-30 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 4,228 to 5,074 | n/a |
| 2026-12-30 | Resilient Lady | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 2,770 to 2,860 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-12-31 | Carnival Legend | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,124 to 2,549 | n/a |
23 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit Ocho Rios in December 2026?
This page lists 17 scheduled vessels in December 2026, including AIDAdiva, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Legend, Eurodam, Europa, Explora III, Independence Of The Seas, MSC Poesia, and 9 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
How accurate are cruise ship schedules?
Published schedules are planning guides sourced from verified imports. They are not guaranteed. Weather, tender conditions, and cruise line itinerary changes can alter arrival and departure times.
Can arrival and departure times change?
Yes. Cruise lines and port authorities adjust times for weather, pier traffic, tender operations, and operational delays. Check your ship's daily program on port day before disembarking.
How early should I book a shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this December 2026 schedule, book must-do tours at least one to two weeks ahead on busy call days. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife excursions sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.
How much time should I leave before returning to the ship?
Plan to be at the terminal or tender pickup point 30-60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on tender ports, full-day tours, and dates with multiple ships in port.
Ocho Rios cruise schedules list arrivals at the Ocho Rios cruise pier. View the Ocho Rios cruise ship schedule for December 2026, including 23 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.