Is September a good time to cruise?

May and September Thanks to the North Atlantic Current, it enjoys beautiful weather with an average temperature in the 70-80s during the cruise season. With cruises running from April to October, sailing at the beginning or end of the season (also referred to as shoulder season) sees the best deals and nicest weather.



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September Weather in the Caribbean September temperatures typically range from about 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) to 88 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius), and the summer humidity is still lingering.

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When is hurricane season for cruises? Hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 to November 30. The peak of hurricane season occurs between mid-August and early November.

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What better way to enjoy early fall than with a September cruise to your dream destination? Explore some of the most glamorous ports in the Mediterranean, from elegant Cannes to chic Portofino. Or head to the tropics on a cruise to the ABC Islands or a sun-drenched vacation to Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Bimini.

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The top destination for September cruises is the Mediterranean. You can also cruise around the Canaries, the Caribbean, Northern Europe and Asia. Cruises in September are available with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises and Princess Cruises.

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Caribbean Weather in September, October and November: Ocean temperatures stay around 83 degrees, but due to hurricane season, sea conditions be choppy and rough.

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The risk peaks in August and September and occasionally extends into October and even November. Travel companies generally advise against going to the Caribbean during these months.

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September is a month when many schools are back in session and the summer vacation season is over. This means that demand for Caribbean cruises drops, and cruise lines lower their prices to attract more customers.

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If a storm is threatening the area a ship was scheduled to sail to, cruise lines will reroute the ships if the forecast is severe enough. While cruise ships can typically outrun most storms, passengers may still experience rough seas as their ship skirts the edges of a weather system.

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According to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 through November 30 and normally peaks in August and September. The Caribbean region is a part of the Atlantic hurricane season, which also impacts Florida and other parts of the coastal southern United States.

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September is the peak of the Caribbean's hurricane season. However, you can dramatically reduce your risk of being affected by choosing the right island. Across the Caribbean, if you stay for a week in September, you have only a 2% of being affected by a tropical storm. But September is low season, so prices are lower.

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The top destination for September cruises is the Mediterranean. You can also cruise around the Canaries, the Caribbean, Northern Europe and Asia. Cruises in September are available with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises and Princess Cruises.

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Do you avoid high heat and humidity as if it were a plague? Then don't book a cruise to the Bahamas in July, August or September. The months we haven't mentioned are March, April, May, June and November. If weather is your biggest concern, those are the best months for you to hop on a Bahamas cruise.

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Aruba. Lying just off the coast of South America, desert-like Aruba is one of the best Caribbean islands to visit in September as it's a considerable distance from the seasonal storm belt and generally basks in sunshine year-round.

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