Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is December 2026 a good month to visit Cozumel?
Packed — the typical December day in Cozumel is busier than 87% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in December, that is the trade. If not, October is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Cozumel's own year — not a headcount.
December is Cozumel at its busiest: warm and wet, around 27°C / 81°F with rain on about 15 days, and Packed on 17 of 31 days.
No. The typical December day in Cozumel is Packed, and 27 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 27 °C by day, with rain on about 15 days. Public holidays in Canada and United States add to it. Cruise ships call on 29 of the 31 days, 8 at once on Wednesday 23 December. Mid December is the month's quietest stretch in Cozumel — the typical day at 82%, against 93% in late December. For similar weather with fewer people, come in November. The crush is at the pier blocks on three-ship days; the quiet is at the east side entire. The calmest day is Sunday 13 December, the busiest Wednesday 23 December.
In short, a hard sell — heavy crowds without the best of the weather.
Across the 12 months we forecast for Cozumel, December is the busiest of them all. Its heaviest day is Wed 23 Dec, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Sun 13 Dec at 28%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Pack for wet first — rain on 15 of 31 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.
See walking shoes →
How busy is Cozumel in December?
The busiest days are the 10th, 14th, 23rd and 30th, and 23 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively.
Cruise ships are in port on 29 of 31 days; the heaviest is Wed 23 Dec, 8 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 28% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. All five Tuesdays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 11 hours.
Either side of it, November is about half as busy and January is a little calmer.
The calmest days are the 6th, 13th and 27th — aim for those if your dates can flex.
Tue 01 Dec Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Legend — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Carnival Paradise — guest capacity 2,124 11:00–19:00
- Celebrity Silhouette — guest capacity 2,902 07:00–18:00
- Disney Magic — guest capacity 1,754 11:00–18:00
- Liberty Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,678 07:00–17:00
- Norwegian Breakaway — guest capacity 3,963 08:00–17:00
Record Cozumel on Tue 1 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 16,545 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 30 Nov (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 02 Dec Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓4
- Carnival Breeze — guest capacity 3,690 09:00–17:00
- Icon Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–18:00
- MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 07:00–19:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–17:00
Record Cozumel on Wed 2 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 18,488 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 1 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 03 Dec Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Celebration — guest capacity 5,374 09:00–17:00
- Carnival Dream — guest capacity 3,646 08:00–16:00
- Celebrity Apex — guest capacity 2,918 07:00–17:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Islander — guest capacity 2,210 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Luna — guest capacity 3,571 07:00–17:00
- Radiance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,122 08:00–18:00
Record Cozumel on Thu 3 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 19,841 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 1 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 04 Dec Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓5
- Enchantment Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,284 08:00–18:00
- MSC Seascape — guest capacity 4,540 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 10:00–19:00
- Symphony Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,518 08:00–18:00
- Viking Mars — guest capacity 928
Record Cozumel on Fri 4 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 17,514 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sat 5 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 05 Dec Busy busier than 75% of days here · ⚓5
- Carnival Miracle — guest capacity 2,124 09:00–17:00
- Carnival Paradise — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Carnival Valor — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Jewel Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,144 07:00–18:00
- Liberty Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,678 07:00–17:00
Record Cozumel on Sat 5 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 13,054 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 6 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 06 Dec Lively busier than 48% of days here · ⚓2
- Disney Magic — guest capacity 1,754 11:00–18:00
- Norwegian Getaway — guest capacity 3,963 07:00–18:00
Record Cozumel on Sun 6 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,717 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 07 Dec Busy busier than 80% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Breeze — guest capacity 3,690 09:00–17:00
- Disney Fantasy — guest capacity 2,500 08:00–16:00
- Explora I — size unknown (uncounted)
- Mariner Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,334 07:00–16:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 08:00–17:00
- Radiance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,122 07:00–18:00
Record Cozumel on Mon 7 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 14,861 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. Nearest calmer day: Sun 6 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 08 Dec Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓7
- Carnival Jubilee — guest capacity 5,347 09:00–17:00
- Carnival Legend — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Celebrity Summit — guest capacity 2,158 07:00–19:00
- Enchantment Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,284 07:00–17:00
- Norwegian Breakaway — guest capacity 3,963 08:00–17:00
- Seven Seas Splendor — guest capacity 754 08:00–18:00
- Symphony Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,518 08:00–18:00
Record Cozumel on Tue 8 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 7 cruise ships scheduled, at least 22,148 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 7 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 09 Dec Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓5
- Carnival Miracle — guest capacity 2,124 09:00–17:00
- Carnival Valor — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 07:00–17:00
- MSC World America — guest capacity 5,240 09:00–19:00
- Oceania Vista — guest capacity 1,218 07:00–17:00
Record Cozumel on Wed 9 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 17,176 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 7 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 10 Dec Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓7
- Eurodam — guest capacity 2,104
- Liberty Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,678 07:00–17:00
- Mein Schiff 1 — guest capacity 2,534 06:00–20:00
- Norwegian Luna — guest capacity 3,571 07:00–17:00
- Star Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–18:00
- Star Princess — guest capacity 4,320 09:00–19:00
- Viking Mars — guest capacity 928
Record Cozumel on Thu 10 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 7 cruise ships scheduled, at least 22,745 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 11 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 11 Dec Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓4
- Carnival Liberty — guest capacity 2,978 09:00–17:00
- Celebrity Beyond — guest capacity 3,276
- MSC Seascape — guest capacity 4,540 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 10:00–19:00
Record Cozumel on Fri 11 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 15,038 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sun 13 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 12 Dec Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓3
- Carnival Breeze — guest capacity 3,690 09:00–17:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Islander — guest capacity 2,210 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Getaway — guest capacity 3,963 07:00–17:00
Record Cozumel on Sat 12 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,863 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 13 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 13 Dec Calm busier than 28% of days here
Record Cozumel on Sun 13 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 14 Dec Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓7
- Carnival Dream — guest capacity 3,646 09:00–17:00
- Carnival Jubilee — guest capacity 5,347 09:00–17:00
- Carnival Valor — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Disney Treasure — guest capacity 2,476 08:00–16:00
- Mariner Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,334 07:00–16:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 08:00–17:00
- Radiance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,122 07:00–17:00
Record Cozumel on Mon 14 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 7 cruise ships scheduled, at least 23,124 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 13 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 15 Dec Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓7
- Adventure Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,382 07:00–18:00
- Carnival Paradise — guest capacity 2,124 11:00–19:00
- Enchantment Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,284 07:00–17:00
- Liberty Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,678 07:00–17:00
- Mardi Gras — size unknown (uncounted)
- Norwegian Breakaway — guest capacity 3,963 08:00–17:00
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Cozumel on Tue 15 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 7 cruise ships scheduled, at least 17,512 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. Nearest calmer day: Sun 13 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 16 Dec Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Breeze — guest capacity 3,690 09:00–17:00
- Celebrity Silhouette — guest capacity 2,902 07:00–16:00
- Icon Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–18:00
- MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 07:00–19:00
- Oceania Vista — guest capacity 1,218 07:00–17:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–17:00
Record Cozumel on Wed 16 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 22,608 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 17 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 17 Dec Busy busier than 80% of days here · ⚓5
- Carnival Liberty — guest capacity 2,978 08:00–16:00
- Celebrity Apex — guest capacity 2,918 07:00–17:00
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 11:00–20:00
- Norwegian Luna — guest capacity 3,571 07:00–17:00
- Zuiderdam — guest capacity 1,970
Record Cozumel on Thu 17 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 14,697 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sun 20 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 18 Dec Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓5
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–18:00
- Jewel Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,144 07:00–18:00
- MSC Seascape — guest capacity 4,540 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 10:00–19:00
- Symphony Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,518 07:00–17:00
Record Cozumel on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 19,732 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 17 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 19 Dec Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓7
- Carnival Miracle — guest capacity 2,124 09:00–17:00
- Carnival Paradise — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Carnival Valor — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Disney Magic — guest capacity 1,754 11:00–18:00
- Liberty Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,678 07:00–17:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 11:00–19:00
- Seven Seas Mariner — guest capacity 708 08:00–18:00
Record Cozumel on Sat 19 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 7 cruise ships scheduled, at least 15,308 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 20 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 20 Dec Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓2
- Norwegian Escape — guest capacity 4,266 07:00–18:00
- Rotterdam — guest capacity 2,668
Record Cozumel on Sun 20 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,934 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 21 Dec Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓7
- Carnival Breeze — guest capacity 3,690 09:00–17:00
- Carnival Dream — guest capacity 3,646 09:00–17:00
- Disney Fantasy — guest capacity 2,500 08:00–16:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Islander — guest capacity 2,210 08:00–16:00
- Mariner Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,334 07:00–16:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 08:00–17:00
- Star Princess — guest capacity 4,320 07:00–17:00
Record Cozumel on Mon 21 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 7 cruise ships scheduled, at least 22,915 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 20 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 22 Dec Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓4
- Enchantment Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,284 07:00–17:00
- Jewel Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,144 07:00–18:00
- Norwegian Breakaway — guest capacity 3,963 08:00–17:00
- Radiance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,122 07:00–18:00
Record Cozumel on Tue 22 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,513 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 20 Dec (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 23 Dec Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓8
- Carnival Miracle — guest capacity 2,124 09:00–17:00
- Carnival Valor — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Carnival Venezia — guest capacity 4,232 08:00–16:00
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 07:00–18:00
- Liberty Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,678 07:00–18:00
- MSC World America — guest capacity 5,240 09:00–19:00
- Mein Schiff 1 — guest capacity 2,534 06:00–20:00
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 08:00–20:00
Record Cozumel on Wed 23 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 8 cruise ships scheduled, at least 29,172 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 22 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 24 Dec Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Paradise — guest capacity 2,124 10:00–18:00
- Celebrity Reflection — guest capacity 3,046 07:00–20:00
- Norwegian Luna — guest capacity 3,571 07:00–17:00
- Star Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–18:00
- Viking Mars — guest capacity 928
- Viking Sky — guest capacity 928
Record Cozumel on Thu 24 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 16,207 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sun 27 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 25 Dec Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓6 · United States public holiday
- Carnival Legend — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Celebrity Summit — guest capacity 2,158 07:00–20:00
- MSC Seascape — guest capacity 4,540 08:00–16:00
- Nieuw Statendam — guest capacity 2,666
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 10:00–19:00
- Symphony Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,518 08:00–18:00
Record Cozumel on Fri 25 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 21,250 guests at double occupancy. Why: United States public holiday; Canada public holiday; Mexico public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Thu 24 Dec (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 26 Dec Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓5 · Canada public holiday
- Carnival Breeze — guest capacity 3,690 09:00–17:00
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 09:00–17:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Islander — guest capacity 2,210 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 07:00–17:00
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 12:00–20:00
Record Cozumel on Sat 26 Dec 2026 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 12,780 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–20:00. Why: Canada public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 27 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 27 Dec Calm busier than 28% of days here
Record Cozumel on Sun 27 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 28 Dec Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓6
- Carnival Miracle — guest capacity 2,124 09:00–17:00
- Carnival Valor — guest capacity 2,984 08:00–16:00
- Disney Treasure — guest capacity 2,476 08:00–16:00
- Mariner Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,334 07:00–16:00
- Norwegian Joy — guest capacity 3,804 07:00–17:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 08:00–17:00
Record Cozumel on Mon 28 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 17,937 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 27 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 29 Dec Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓6
- Adventure Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,382 07:00–18:00
- Carnival Legend — guest capacity 2,124 08:00–16:00
- Celebrity Beyond — guest capacity 3,276 07:00–20:00
- Liberty Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,678 07:00–17:00
- Norwegian Breakaway — guest capacity 3,963 08:00–17:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–17:00
Record Cozumel on Tue 29 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 20,723 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 27 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 30 Dec Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓7
- AIDAdiva — guest capacity 2,050 06:00–19:00
- Carnival Breeze — guest capacity 3,690 09:00–17:00
- Celebrity Silhouette — guest capacity 2,902 10:00–20:00
- Icon Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–18:00
- MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 07:00–19:00
- Norwegian Luna — guest capacity 3,571 10:00–19:00
- Seven Seas Splendor — guest capacity 754 14:00–21:00
Record Cozumel on Wed 30 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 7 cruise ships scheduled, at least 23,465 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–21:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 27 Dec (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 31 Dec Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓7
- Carnival Celebration — guest capacity 5,374 09:00–17:00
- Carnival Dream — guest capacity 3,646 09:00–17:00
- Celebrity Apex — guest capacity 2,918 07:00–17:00
- Eurodam — guest capacity 2,104
- Jewel Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,144 07:00–18:00
- Margaritaville At Sea Islander — guest capacity 2,210 08:00–16:00
- Radiance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,122 07:00–18:00
Record Cozumel on Thu 31 Dec 2026 is forecast Packed. 7 cruise ships scheduled, at least 20,518 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sat 2 Jan (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/cozumel/#d-2026-12-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of December is quietest in Cozumel?
Mid December is the month's quietest stretch in Cozumel — the typical day at 82%, against 93% in late December.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Wed 23 Dec — 8 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
December weather in Cozumel
Comfortably warm — around 27°C / 81°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 15 days, so keep a layer handy.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Cozumel in December
Based on: Mexico's public holidays · the official hotel-nights pattern (DATATUR, measured 2022–2024; Cozumel) · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
