Puerto Limón (Limón) Cruise Ship Schedule, December 2027
Puerto Limón cruise schedules cover arrivals at the Limón Cruise Terminal. Itineraries may say Puerto Limón, Limón, or Costa Rica, but published times apply to this Caribbean coast pier.
December 2027 Schedule Overview
Puerto Limón cruise schedules cover arrivals at the Limón Cruise Terminal. Itineraries may say Puerto Limón, Limón, or Costa Rica, but published times apply to this Caribbean coast pier. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.
December 2027 Summary
- Ship calls
- 18
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 54,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Tue, Dec 7, 2027 (2 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Verify with cruise line
Planning tip: Review arrival and departure times for your ship before booking Puerto Limón shore excursions in December.
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December 2027 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-12-06 | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:30 | 16:00 | 8h 30m | 2,394 to 2,873 | n/a |
| 2027-12-07 | AIDAbella | Verify with cruise line | 07:30 | 16:30 | 9h | 2,050 to 2,500 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-07 | Carnival Spirit | Carnival Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 2,124 to 2,549 | n/a |
| 2027-12-08 | Carnival Liberty | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 2,978 to 3,574 | n/a |
| 2027-12-08 | Explora II | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 20:00 | 12h | 922 to 1,473 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-10 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2027-12-10 | AIDAluna | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,050 to 2,500 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-13 | Mein Schiff 3 | Verify with cruise line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 2,506 to 2,700 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-13 | Crystal Serenity | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 1,090 to 1,254 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-15 | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,388 to 2,866 | n/a |
| 2027-12-16 | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:30 | 16:00 | 8h 30m | 2,394 to 2,873 | n/a |
| 2027-12-18 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11h | 2,550 to 3,060 | n/a |
| 2027-12-21 | Carnival Spirit | Carnival Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 2,124 to 2,549 | n/a |
| 2027-12-23 | AIDAluna | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,050 to 2,500 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-27 | Mein Schiff 3 | Verify with cruise line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 2,506 to 2,700 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-12-29 | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11h | 2,550 to 3,060 | n/a |
| 2027-12-30 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2027-12-30 | Seven Seas Grandeur | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 754 to 829 | Verify with cruise line |
18 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your Excursion
Once you know your ship arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Puerto Limón. Start with our authority port guide, then browse specialist local operators with pier-aware pickup and return guarantees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit Puerto Limón in December 2027?
This page lists 12 scheduled vessels in December 2027, including AIDAbella, AIDAluna, Caribbean Princess, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Spirit, Crystal Serenity, Explora II, MSC Poesia, and 4 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 2027 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.
Puerto Limón cruise schedules cover arrivals at the Limón Cruise Terminal. View the Puerto Limón cruise ship schedule for December 2027, including 18 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.