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USA · Ships call at Port Canaveral, Florida
Still warm and wet, hurricane season
October is inside the Atlantic hurricane season. A storm can change a port day or the whole route, so keep your plans here flexible.
Port Canaveral in October offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 80°F and comfortable lows near 77°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 4 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Still warm and wet, hurricane season.
Crowds are moderate in October, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during October, with the date each one leaves port.
Western Caribbean & Bahamas
MSC Cruises
Sails Oct 4, 2026
Eastern/Western Caribbean Adventurer
Princess Cruises
Sails Oct 4, 2026
Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sails Oct 8, 2026
Halloween On The High Seas Western Caribbean Cruise From Port Canaveral
Disney Cruises
Sails Oct 9, 2026
Western Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sails Oct 10, 2026
Eastern Caribbean
Carnival Cruises
Sails Oct 10, 2026
Port Canaveral is on Florida’s Space Coast, about 45 minutes to an hour east of Orlando International Airport. More cruises start here than anywhere else on our schedule except Miami. Many cruisers pair the trip with a few days in Orlando, or spend the day before at Cocoa Beach or Kennedy Space Center.
The average high temperature in Port Canaveral during October is 80°F, with a low of 77°F.
Port Canaveral typically sees 4 days of rain in October. Still warm and wet, hurricane season.
For a October cruise to Port Canaveral, you should pack lightweight, breathable clothing, swimwear, and sun protection.