The cheapest times to cruise are typically in the late summer and fall because of hurricane season, but you can often find patches of bargain sailings, especially during the early weeks of December and in the spring.

What is the best month to take a cruise?

If you want to avoid crowds, cruise in early May or late August. April, September, and early January. Some lines offer longer repositioning cruises in May and September; if you can spare the time, these are the best per diem deals anywhere. December through February offers warm temperatures and the least rain.

What is the cheapest time of year to go on a Caribbean cruise?

The cheapest rates for Caribbean cruises are typically offered between September and early January, according to the Cruise Critic information site, with the exception of holiday weeks. Bargains are also found between mid April and the end of May.

What is the cheapest cruise ship to go on?

11 Caribbean cruise lines ranked by price1 – Holland America Line (cheapest) 7 nights from: $379. 2 – MSC Cruises. 7 nights from: $429. 3 – Norwegian Cruise Line. 7-nights from: $447. 4 – Princess Cruises. 7 nights from: $493. 5 – Royal Caribbean International. 6 – Carnival Cruise Lines. 7 – Celebrity Cruises. 8 – Silversea.More items •Mar 5, 2020

What are the worst months to cruise?

Hurricane Season Storms in August and October have a moderate risk of developing into hurricanes while September has the highest risk of all. For these reasons, September is the worst month of the year to take a cruise.

What months should you avoid cruises?

If you dislike crowds or large numbers of children, avoid sailing late June through August or during school break times (late December, early January and March through mid-April).

Is it a bad time to go on a cruise?

There is no bad time to cruise. Whether you want to have a summer vacation or a winter getaway, the weather somewhere in the Caribbean is always warm and welcoming. That said, there are definite advantages and disadvantages to sailing each month of the year.

Would a cruise ship survive a hurricane?

Typically, its still safe for cruise ships to depart the home port while a hurricane is occurring in the Caribbean, as long as the hurricane is not impacting the embarkation (home) port – and if the home port is impacted, a cruise departure may only be delayed by a day or two rather than being canceled.