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Tortola (Road Town) Cruise Ship Schedule, December 2027

Tortola cruise schedules reflect ship calls at Road Town, where vessels anchor and use tenders. Itineraries may list Tortola or the BVI, but allow tender time to Road Town when reading arrival times.

December 2027 Schedule Overview

Tortola cruise schedules reflect ship calls at Road Town, where vessels anchor and use tenders. Itineraries may list Tortola or the BVI, but allow tender time to Road Town when reading arrival times. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.

December 2027 at Tortola: December falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect Tortola to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days. As a tender port, Tortola is sensitive to sea conditions — allow extra return buffer if winds pick up.

Tender port: Tortola uses ship-to-shore tender boats. Allow extra return time on December 2027 port days.

December 2027 Summary

Ship calls
46
Estimated passenger capacity
138,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Sun, Dec 5, 2027 (4 ships)
Main cruise lines
Azamara, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, Silversea, Verify with cruise line

Planning tip: Sun, Dec 5, 2027 is the busiest day this month with 4 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.

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December 2027 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2027-12-02Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line06:4514:007h 15m3,571 to 4,224n/a
2027-12-02AIDAbellaVerify with cruise line07:0016:009h2,050 to 2,500Verify with cruise line
2027-12-02Regal PrincessPrincess Cruises07:0017:0010h3,560 to 4,272n/a
2027-12-05Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Cruise Line07:0017:0010h3,215 to 3,950n/a
2027-12-05Seabourn OvationSeabourn08:0017:009h532 to 638n/a
2027-12-05Seven Seas GrandeurVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h754 to 829Verify with cruise line
2027-12-05Norwegian DawnNorwegian Cruise Line10:0018:008h2,340 to 2,808n/a
2027-12-06Norwegian BlissNorwegian Cruise Line07:0018:0011h4,004 to 4,903n/a
2027-12-06Mein Schiff 1Verify with cruise line07:3019:0011h 30m2,534 to 2,894Verify with cruise line
2027-12-07Norwegian EpicNorwegian Cruise Line06:4514:007h 15m4,228 to 5,074n/a
2027-12-08Wind SurfVerify with cruise line08:0018:0010h312 to 374Verify with cruise line
2027-12-09Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line06:4514:007h 15m3,571 to 4,224n/a
2027-12-13Emerald PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0017:009h3,066 to 3,679n/a
2027-12-14Norwegian DawnNorwegian Cruise Line07:0013:006h2,340 to 2,808n/a
2027-12-14Norwegian EpicNorwegian Cruise Line07:0016:009h4,228 to 5,074n/a
2027-12-15Norwegian BlissNorwegian Cruise Line07:0017:0010h4,004 to 4,903n/a
2027-12-15Seven Seas PrestigeVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h822Verify with cruise line
2027-12-15AIDAlunaVerify with cruise line11:3020:008h 30m2,050 to 2,500Verify with cruise line
2027-12-16Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line06:4514:007h 15m3,571 to 4,224n/a
2027-12-16Crystal SymphonyVerify with cruise line07:0017:0010h904 to 1,040Verify with cruise line
2027-12-16Oceania SonataOceania Cruises07:0015:008hn/an/a
2027-12-17Mein Schiff 1Verify with cruise line07:3022:0014h 30m2,534 to 2,894Verify with cruise line
2027-12-17Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Cruise Line10:0018:008h3,215 to 3,950n/a
2027-12-18Azamara QuestAzamara08:0018:0010h710 to 781n/a
2027-12-19Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Cruise Line07:0017:0010h3,215 to 3,950n/a
2027-12-19Oceania SirenaOceania Cruises07:0016:009h698 to 803n/a
2027-12-20Explora IIVerify with cruise line08:0016:008h922 to 1,473Verify with cruise line
2027-12-21Silver NovaSilversea12:3017:004h 30m364 to 728n/a
2027-12-22Seven Seas VoyagerVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h706 to 777Verify with cruise line
2027-12-23Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line06:4514:007h 15m3,571 to 4,224n/a
2027-12-23Wind SurfVerify with cruise line08:0018:0010h312 to 374Verify with cruise line
2027-12-24Regal PrincessPrincess Cruises07:0017:0010h3,560 to 4,272n/a
2027-12-24Spirit Of AdventureVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h999Verify with cruise line
2027-12-25Seven Seas PrestigeVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h822Verify with cruise line
2027-12-26Star PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0018:0010h928n/a
2027-12-27Norwegian BlissNorwegian Cruise Line07:0017:0010h4,004 to 4,903n/a
2027-12-27Emerald PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0017:009h3,066 to 3,679n/a
2027-12-28Norwegian EpicNorwegian Cruise Line06:4514:007h 15m4,228 to 5,074n/a
2027-12-28Explora IVVerify with cruise line09:0020:0011h922 to 1,473Verify with cruise line
2027-12-29Seabourn OvationSeabourn07:0017:0010h532 to 638n/a
2027-12-29Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line10:0018:008h3,571 to 4,224n/a
2027-12-29AIDAlunaVerify with cruise line11:3020:008h 30m2,050 to 2,500Verify with cruise line
2027-12-30AIDAbellaVerify with cruise line07:0016:009h2,050 to 2,500Verify with cruise line
2027-12-30Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Cruise Line07:0017:0010h3,215 to 3,950n/a
2027-12-31Oceania MarinaOceania Cruises07:0017:0010h1,258 to 1,447n/a
2027-12-31Silver ShadowSilversea08:0017:009h388 to 466n/a

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

Plan Your December 2027 Excursion

Once you know your ship's December 2027 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Tortola. With up to 4 ships sharing the pier on the busiest December 2027 day, book signature tours before they sell out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit Tortola in December 2027?

This page lists 26 scheduled vessels in December 2027, including AIDAbella, AIDAluna, Azamara Quest, Crystal Symphony, Emerald Princess, Explora II, Explora IV, Mein Schiff 1, and 18 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

Can Tortola arrival times change in December 2027?

Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust December 2027 times for weather, pier traffic, tender operations, and operational delays. December 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 December 2027 Tortola shore excursion?

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this December 2027 schedule, December 2027 is peak season at Tortola, so book must-do tours two to three weeks ahead. The busiest day this month lists 4 ships, when operators sell out fastest. 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 Tortola in December 2027?

As a tender port, plan to be at the Tortola tender pickup point 60–90 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on full-day tours and dates when multiple ships are in port, which is common in December 2027.

What excursions suit Tortola in December 2027?

December falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect Tortola to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days. As a tender port, Tortola is sensitive to sea conditions — allow extra return buffer if winds pick up.

Tortola cruise schedules reflect ship calls at Road Town, where vessels anchor and use tenders. View the Tortola cruise ship schedule for December 2027, including 46 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.