Celebrity Eclipse Replaces Nassau With Perfect Day at CocoCay

Celebrity Cruises has changed the itinerary for Celebrity Eclipse’s April 19, 2026, sailing, replacing a planned stop in Nassau, Bahamas, with a visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay.

The revision affects the ship’s six-night roundtrip cruise from Fort Lauderdale and removes what some guests viewed as a key Bahamas call tied to plans around the “highly anticipated” Royal Beach Club Paradise Island experience in Nassau. In a notice sent to impacted guests, the cruise line said it made the change to keep the trip “effortless and enjoyable,” while also pointing more broadly to the need to support smooth operations.

What changed on the April 2026 Celebrity Eclipse sailing

Under the updated schedule, Celebrity Eclipse will now call at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean Group’s private island destination in the Bahamas, on Friday, April 24, 2026. Port hours were listed as 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Celebrity did not provide a detailed explanation for why Nassau was removed beyond its general guest-experience and operations framing. The cruise line also told guests that the “essence” of the voyage remains unchanged.

Ports and itinerary details that remain in place

The change is limited to the Bahamas portion of the sailing. The core Western Caribbean visits remain on the itinerary, including calls in Cozumel, Mexico, and George Town, Grand Cayman.

• Departure: April 19, 2026, on a six-night roundtrip sailing from Fort Lauderdale
• Ship details: Celebrity Eclipse, a Solstice-class ship, cited at 2,850 passengers
• Ports that remain: Cozumel, Mexico, and George Town, Grand Cayman
• Port removed: Nassau, Bahamas
• Port added: Perfect Day at CocoCay on April 24, 2026 (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Refunds and shore excursion impacts

Celebrity Cruises said any Nassau shore excursions booked through the cruise line will be automatically refunded to the original form of payment. Guests who arranged third-party tours or other independently booked Nassau plans may need to contact those operators directly, as Celebrity’s automatic refunds apply to excursions purchased via the cruise line.

Why some guests reported conflicting information

After the update, some guests said they saw the CocoCay visit reflected on Celebrity’s booking website and app, while independent cruise-tracking sites continued to list Nassau for April 24. That lag contributed to confusion for travelers trying to confirm what had changed.

At least one guest also described contacting Celebrity customer service and being told a representative could not immediately confirm the switch, with the discrepancy initially attributed to a possible system issue. Celebrity has since clarified that the itinerary update is officially confirmed, even as some passengers said they were still awaiting formal notification through email or postal letters.

What Celebrity highlighted about Perfect Day at CocoCay

In its communication to guests, Celebrity pointed to features available at Perfect Day at CocoCay, which is operated within Royal Caribbean Group’s destination portfolio.

• Private cabanas for day use
• Freshwater pools
• Water park options

Other Nassau-to-CocoCay substitutions noted on future sailings

The Eclipse change arrives as Celebrity has also made similar Nassau-to-CocoCay substitutions on other future cruises. Celebrity Silhouette replaced a Nassau call with Perfect Day at CocoCay on a four-night Bahamas itinerary in October 2027, and Celebrity Reflection made the same switch for an April 17, 2028, sailing, citing a berthing conflict as the reason for that change.

For Celebrity Eclipse, the update described applies to the April 19, 2026, departure. The ship is also scheduled to continue its winter Caribbean season before transitioning to a transatlantic cruise to Northern Europe later in the spring of 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will Celebrity Eclipse visit Perfect Day at CocoCay on the April 2026 cruise?

The updated itinerary lists a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Will Celebrity refund Nassau shore excursions if Nassau is no longer on the itinerary?

Yes. Celebrity Cruises said Nassau shore excursions purchased through the cruise line will be automatically refunded to the original form of payment.

Does the itinerary change affect the rest of the ports on the six-night sailing?

No. The sailing remains a six-night roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale and continues to include calls to George Town, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel, Mexico, in addition to the newly added CocoCay stop.

Did Celebrity Cruises give a specific reason for removing Nassau from the schedule?

Celebrity cited keeping the trip “effortless and enjoyable” and referenced smooth operations, but it did not provide a more detailed explanation for the port change.

What amenities did Celebrity highlight at Perfect Day at CocoCay?

Celebrity pointed to features such as private cabanas, freshwater pools, and water park options at the destination.