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Panos
First Class Passenger
Member # 1022

posted 04-13-2009 06:54 AM

Hello all

Well...not exaclty my first cruise but I thought of posting this here as this will be my first cruise in the Caribbean during August.

We are thinking of booking on RCCL from 15 to 22 August and I was concerned a bit about the possibility of storms.

I spent quite a bit of time looking for information on the web but thought of asking your expert advice. My thinking is that mid August should not generally be as bad as end of August or September.

So, would you book such a cruise?

Any other advise?

What happens to the itinerary if there is a storm on the way?

Thanks

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Frosty 4
First Class Passenger
Member # 5826

posted 04-13-2009 10:32 AM

As you are aware this is hurricane season there. They can happen anytime from early June till November. It's a crap shoot! You take your chances. September is peak time.
Usually the cruise line will alter it's itinerary to avoid rough weather and seas.
I would opt for late October or November. Rates are still good during this time. If you have kids then this time is a problem due to school.
Good luck!
Frosty 4

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 04-13-2009 01:33 PM

The best time in the Caribbean IMO is between November and May. The summers are often very hot and humid. If you don't mind scorching temperatures and 90% humidity (plus a slight chance of bad weather) cruise in July and August.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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Member # 301

posted 04-13-2009 01:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Panos:
So, would you book such a cruise?

I did a couple of years ago and had no problems apart from it being rather hot. As the guys above have said, it's a matter of luck. However they rarely cancel cruises because of hurricanes, they just alter the ports of call. This doe not matter too much as all the Caribbean ports look the same.

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 04-13-2009 02:27 PM

It's impossible to plan for a hurricane other than to go in the late fall until early spring. If you do not object to very warm, humid weather, you should enjoy a summer sailing. The humidity would prevent me from choosing a summer sailing, but that's a personal choice.

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Panos
First Class Passenger
Member # 1022

posted 04-13-2009 02:38 PM

Thanks guys.

I have already cruised twice in the Caribbean in May and late November and it was wonderful.

However this time my holidays will be in August (as the rest 99.9% of Cypriots!!!) so I do not have too much choice.

In Cyprus, the majority of businesses close down for two weeks in August and staff need to take these weeks off.

Originally, when the system was established in the 1980s, the idea was to have holidays when it is too hot to work, however statistically, July is now the hottest month hence IMO this system is no longer working properly. Additionally, everyone now is using a/c hence there is no too much dependency on the temperature apart from the construction indusry.

As you can tell from the above, high temperatures are not really a problem but I was moslty concerned about huriccanes etc.

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Frosty 4
First Class Passenger
Member # 5826

posted 04-14-2009 12:53 PM

I agree on the heat and humidity. I seems to zap the strength for you. If your out on excursion,etc. You can't wait to get back to AC on the ship. Also you need a lot of sun screen in August.
Frosty 4

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