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Key West Cruise Port Schedule
October 2026

The full Key West cruise ship schedule for October 2026 — 15 scheduled ship calls bringing about 55,044 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated September 4, 2026
Key West cruise traffic all months
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Oct 93,920 in portOct 125,998 in portOct 134,916 in portOct 155,714 in portOct 172,300 in portOct 183,011 in portOct 195,998 in portOct 202,300 in portOct 213,178 in portOct 233,920 in portOct 252,300 in portOct 263,540 in portOct 274,916 in portOct 303,033 in portOct 93,920 in portOct 125,998 in portOct 134,916 in portOct 155,714 in portOct 172,300 in portOct 183,011 in portOct 195,998 in portOct 202,300 in portOct 213,178 in portOct 233,920 in portOct 252,300 in portOct 263,540 in portOct 274,916 in portOct 303,033 in port
// 01 · october cruise ship schedule

Key West cruise port schedule, October 2026

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
93.9k
10
11
126.0k
134.9k
14
155.7k
16
172.3k
183.0k
196.0k
202.3k
213.2k
22
233.9k
24
252.3k
263.5k
274.9k
28
29
303.0k
31
traffic
quiet
light
moderate
busy
peak
// 02 · october by the numbers

Key West cruise port traffic in October

Busiest day in October
Monday, October 12
1 ships · 5,998 passengers and crew
Quietest day in October
Saturday, October 17
1 ship · 2,300 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in October
Margaritaville at Sea · 3 calls · 1,680 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in October
Mondays
~3,884 passengers and crew on an average Monday; Saturdays are quietest (~460, about 88% lower).
Key West cruise traffic · month over month
October 2026 ranks #11 of 12 scheduled months — 35% below the average month.
August 202688,271
October 202655,044

What the Key West cruise ship schedule for October 2026 shows

Across October 2026, Key West cruise port has 15 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 55,044 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 3,932 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Monday, October 12, when 1 ships put around 5,998 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Saturday, October 17 is the calmest, with just 2,300.

Margaritaville Paradise (Margaritaville at Sea) is the most-scheduled ship at Key West this month with 3 calls. Use the calendar above to find a green day for a quieter port, or a pink day when the biggest ships share the harbor.

Weekday patterns hold too: Key West cruise traffic in October is heaviest on Mondays (about 3,884 passengers and crew) and lightest on Saturdays.

Zooming out, October 2026 is the #11 busiest of the 12 months Key West currently has on the schedule — running about 35% below the average scheduled month, so you can weigh October against the rest of the year before you book.

// terminal guide
Key West Cruise Terminal Info

Key West, Florida cruise port is located at the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys, approximately 90 miles from Miami. It is a popular port of call for Caribbean and Bahamas cruises, as well as a popular destination for day trips from Miami. The port is located on the island of Key West, which is connected to the mainland by the Overseas Highway. The port is easily accessible by car, bus, or taxi, and is within walking distance of many of the island's attractions.

Full Key West port guide →
// 03 · daily cruise port traffic

Daily Key West cruise traffic, October 2026

Key West cruise traffic October 2026, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.

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// 04 · cruise lines & ships porting in Key West

Cruise lines & ships in Key West port in October 2026

Carnival Cruise Line
5
visits
Margaritaville at Sea
4
visits
Virgin Voyages
2
visits
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
2
visits
Celebrity Cruise Line
1
visits
Holland America Cruise Line
1
visits
// 05 · october cruise schedule questions

Key West cruise ship schedule October 2026 — FAQ

The Key West cruise ship schedule for October 2026 has 15 scheduled ship calls across 14 days, bringing about 55,044 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 3,932 people on each day a ship is in port.

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