Oasis of the Seas Drops Port Canaveral Stop
The Royal Caribbean ship will spend longer in Nassau after weather delays affect its September 27 departure.
Oasis of the Seas will not call at Port Canaveral during its seven-night Bahamas cruise departing September 27, 2026. The change follows a 10-hour delay affecting the ship’s return to New Jersey, pushing back boarding at Cape Liberty to the evening. Guests may arrive between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with everyone required aboard by 11:30 p.m.
The revised route includes a sea day instead of the Orlando-area port on September 29. Nassau will come earlier than planned, with arrival set for 7:30 a.m. and departure at 5:30 p.m. That gives passengers three additional hours in the Bahamian capital. The call at Perfect Day CocoCay remains scheduled for October 1, from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Royal Caribbean will cancel and refund cruise-line shore tours booked for Port Canaveral as onboard credit. Passengers will also receive a one-day prorated credit for prepaid beverage, Wi-Fi and Ultimate Dining packages. The ship is expected back in New Jersey on October 4, with no expected effect on the following seven-night sailing.
- The ship carries 5,606 guests.
- Airport transfers will follow the later boarding schedule.
- Nassau arrival is set for 7:30 a.m.
- Port Canaveral was scheduled for September 29.
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