Samaná Cruise Ship Schedule, January 2028
Samaná cruise ship schedules show arrivals at the Samaná cruise terminal. Itineraries may say Samaná or Samana, but port times apply to this bay-side terminal.
January 2028 Schedule Overview
Samaná cruise ship schedules show arrivals at the Samaná cruise terminal. Itineraries may say Samaná or Samana, but port times apply to this bay-side terminal. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.
January 2028 Summary
- Ship calls
- 6
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 18,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Tue, Jan 4, 2028 (1 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean
Planning tip: Review arrival and departure times for your ship before booking Samaná shore excursions in January.
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January 2028 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-01-04 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 11:30 | 18:00 | 6h 30m | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-01-06 | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 3,282 to 3,938 | n/a |
| 2028-01-12 | Allure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,490 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2028-01-17 | Symphony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 10:30 | 18:00 | 7h 30m | 5,518 to 6,370 | n/a |
| 2028-01-18 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 11:30 | 18:00 | 6h 30m | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-01-26 | Allure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,490 to 6,314 | n/a |
6 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your January 2028 Excursion
Once you know your ship's January 2028 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Samaná. 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 Samaná in January 2028?
This page lists 4 scheduled vessels in January 2028, including Allure Of The Seas, Celebrity Xcel, Explorer Of The Seas, Symphony Of The Seas. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
Can Samaná arrival times change in January 2028?
Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust January 2028 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. January falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.
How early should I book a January 2028 Samaná shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this January 2028 schedule, January 2028 is peak season at Samaná, so book must-do tours two to three 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 Samaná in January 2028?
Plan to be back at the Samaná terminal 30–60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on full-day tours and dates when multiple ships are in port, which is common in January 2028.
What excursions suit Samaná in January 2028?
January falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect Samaná to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days.
Samaná cruise ship schedules show arrivals at the Samaná cruise terminal. View the Samaná cruise ship schedule for January 2028, including 6 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.