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Guests booked on Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas just received an unexpected update for a fall 2026 sailing — and yes, it arrives right around Halloween season.
The 7-night Caribbean cruise departing October 24, 2026, from Tampa, Florida, has been reworked.
Two Central American ports are out, one private island stop is in, and one remaining port is getting a schedule tweak.
What Changed at a Glance
Here’s the quick breakdown of what Royal Caribbean adjusted:
- Belize City, Belize — removed
- Roatan, Honduras — removed
- Perfect Day at CocoCay — added
- Cozumel, Mexico — same port, new hours
Royal Caribbean confirmed the update directly to guests in an official notice.
“As we plan our upcoming adventure together, we wanted to inform you that our itinerary just got more perfect.”
The message continued with a playful nod to the Halloween timing:
“We know it’s not the original itinerary we planned; however, we’re excited to thrill or chill with you, or both.”
What Stays the Same
The cruise will still:
- Depart Tampa on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
- Operate as a 7-night sailing.
- Begin with the same first port call.
First Stop (Unchanged)
- Monday, October 26 — Costa Maya, Mexico
This is the same port where Royal Caribbean is developing Perfect Day Mexico, though that destination is not expected to open until 2027 and is currently subject to additional environmental review.
The Updated Itinerary (Day by Day)
After Costa Maya, that’s where the changes begin.
What’s New:
- Tuesday, October 27
- Perfect Day at CocoCay
- Docked 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 28
- Sea Day (replacing Roatan)
- Thursday, October 29
- Cozumel, Mexico
- New time: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- (Previously scheduled for 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Royal Caribbean summed it up in the guest notice:
“Instead of visiting Belize City, Belize, we’ll now enjoy a full day at our private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.”
“Additionally, instead of visiting Roatan, Honduras, we’ll now enjoy a relaxing Sea Day and we’ll visit Cozumel, Mexico, on Day 4.”
Why Did Royal Caribbean Make the Change?
The cruise line didn’t give a specific reason, which is common.
These kinds of itinerary changes can happen due to:
- Port availability or congestion.
- Operational planning.
- Safety considerations.
- Long-term scheduling adjustments.
Because this sailing is more than a year away, Royal Caribbean has plenty of flexibility to fine-tune plans now rather than closer to departure.
Will Guests Be Compensated?
Here’s what guests can expect:
- Shore excursions booked through Royal Caribbean for Belize City or Roatan have been automatically cancelled and fully refunded.
- No additional compensation announced.
- No onboard credit offered.
This aligns with Royal Caribbean’s cruise contract, which allows itinerary changes without penalty.
Can Guests Cancel If They’re Unhappy?
Yes — and there’s still time.
Because this is a 7-night cruise, Royal Caribbean’s policy allows cancellation up to 90 days before sailing with only the non-refundable deposit forfeited.
That gives guests plenty of time to decide whether:
- A full day at CocoCay is a win.
- Or the loss of Belize and Roatan changes their plans.
Bottom Line
This October 24, 2026, sailing now trades two Central American ports for Royal Caribbean’s most popular private island — plus a calmer sea day and an adjusted Cozumel visit.
For some guests, that’s an upgrade. For others, it’s a rethink moment. Either way, Royal Caribbean made the move early, giving travelers time to plan accordingly.
