When is the best time of the year to cruise?

Anytime is the best time to take a cruise, but if you're looking for a specific destination you will need to consider the cruise season for that destination. While the Caribbean is a great destination all year, other destinations have a shorter time span for cruising.

The following calendar will provide a guideline for some of the more popular cruising destinations:

January - February - March
Caribbean
Panama Canal
Mexico
Hawaii

April - May - June
Caribbean
Alaska
Bermuda
Hawaii

July - August - September
Alaska
Europe
Bermuda
Hawaii

October - November - December
Panama Canal
Mexico
Hawaii

While we have listed some of the more popular destinations, don't forget the great New England Fall Foliage cruises, the paddle-wheel river boat cruises on the Mississippi, the exotic cruises in the Greek Isles and the South Pacific... the list is varied and endless. Cruise Dealer agents can help you sort through these many other cruise destinations and find the ideal time to visit any place on earth. Let Cruise Dealer help you find the perfect cruise vacation for you!

When is Hurricane Season?

The National Hurricane Service cites hurricane season as beginning June 1 and running through November 31st. Historically, the greatest concentration of hurricanes and tropical storms tend to be between late August and October. Cruise ships are equipped with state of the art weather and communication equipment. The Captain and crew are constantly aware of potential and existing storms and their position. If necessary, itineraries may be altered to ensure safety for passengers, crew, and the vessel. The benefit of cruising during this season as compared to a land-based vacation is that this floating resort can be moved to safer waters.

When is the more affordable time to cruse?

If you are looking for the very, least expensive time to take a cruise, then consider sailing between the end of August and the sailing before Christmas, but not over Christmas or Thanksgiving. If you're looking for a senior citizen rate, a regional promotion, a past passenger promotion, or a last minute deal, you'll likely find it during this period. Cruise Dealer has special pricing available throughout the year to ensure that we always offer the most competitive price in the marketplace.