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Unofficial schedule — built from published cruise-line itineraries, not the port authority. Last checked Nov 7, 2026. Coverage: sailings published by Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian and Princess. Ships from other cruise lines are not included yet, so passenger totals may understate the port's full day.

A Little Crowded

Valletta Cruise Crowd Forecast — Wednesday, May 5, 2027

A Little Crowded day in Valletta — 1 ship representing ~4,100 estimated cruise passengers, 32% below a busy day.

Some cruise traffic, but likely manageable. Popular areas may be busier around the middle of the day.

  • 1 shipin port
  • 4,100est. passengers

Quieter than 15% of scheduled cruise days at this port.

Provisional — schedule may change

Typical weather for May 5

69°typical high
60°typical low
9%of days see a shower
1%are all-day wet

Too far out for a live forecast — this is what's typical for this week of the year in Valletta, from 2015–2024 records. Weather data: Open-Meteo.

🧭 How to play this day

CROWD-TACTICAL

Cruise foot traffic concentrates from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, so be at St. John's Co-Cathedral first thing or save it for late — the middle of the day belongs to the harbor views from the Upper Barrakka Gardens and the waterfront promenade.

Time your garden visit for the cannon firing ceremony, which draws a crowd but is worth it.

Why is this a little crowded?

1 ship is scheduled today, representing approximately 4,100 passengers of combined capacity.

Compared with other cruise days: Well above average for this port.

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Norwegian EpicNorwegian Cruise Line07:0016:00—4,100

Arrival timeline

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Norwegian Epic
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Bars show each ship’s scheduled time in port (6 AM – 10 PM port time).

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Shore day advice

Independent exploration works well today — book the most popular attractions ahead, and expect the midday peak near the port.

Looking for a quieter day?

See Valletta’s crowd calendar →

Data & accuracy

  • Schedule source: published cruise-line itineraries (Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises) — unofficial; this schedule is not published by the port authority
  • Itineraries last checked: Nov 7, 2026
  • Forecast date: May 5, 2027
  • Provisional: this date is more than 7 days out — cruise lines adjust itineraries for weather and operations, so the schedule may change.
  • Estimates are based on published ship capacities, not actual bookings or how many passengers go ashore.
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