Deciding which time of the year is best for cruising
depends largely on your destination. Cruise vacation packages
to the far north to places like Alaska
and Antarctica are best visited during the summer, while
some regions south of the equator are most pleasant during
the northern hemisphere’s winter season. For the
best deals on a discount cruise vacation, travelers will
generally want to look for deals on cruises during that
region’s “off season”, although it is
also possible to find a last minute cruise vacation deal
even during the busiest months.
Cruise vacation specials to the South Pacific can be
found throughout the year. The most popular months for
traveling to the South Pacific are the months from June
until November, when the region experiences warm weather
and fewer storms and rain showers. A cruise vacation package
to the South Pacific can include trips to New Zealand,
Australia,
Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia, although many cruise
vacation packages to the South Pacific actually include
stops at all of these areas. For a discount cruise vacation
to the South Pacific, try booking your trip at the very
beginning or very end of the busy season. There is still
a chance that the weather will be bearable, and you may
get a great cruise vacation special.
The Galapagos
Islands is another of the world’s most popular
cruise destination. More than any other region, last minute
cruise vacations to the Galapagos Islands are the primary
way to find a good deal on cruise packages. Due to the
fact that the Galapagos Islands are so close to the equator,
weather on the islands is basically the same throughout
the year. This means that apart from major holidays, there
is no busy season for the islands. Last minute cruise
vacations are the best way to find cruise vacation specials,
and cater to travelers who have flexible travel plans,
since “last minute” generally means just a
week or two before departure.
Northern Europe, Alaska and Antarctica all experience their best weather for cruising during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, most specifically between May and September. The primary months for cruising are really during July and August, so look for deals on discount cruise vacations at the beginning and end of the season, especially in May and September. Temperature in these cold regions can go from very cold to moderately warm quite quickly, so be sure to bring layers so you can continue to change your clothing as the temperatures change.
For those traveling to South America, the Caribbean,
or other locations south of the equator, stick to the
months between November and May when possible. Although
cruise lines do travel south year round, tropical storms
and rain plague these areas during their summer months,
and the weather will be far more pleasant during the northern
hemisphere’s winter. If weather is not a concern
for your travels and you simply want to find the best
deal, then it is possible to find deeply discounted tickets
for cruise ships to the southern regions between June
and September.
