It can be a wise decision because during this time. Although the season was very active, it was considerably less active than the previous season, with. Youll never actually sail into a tropical storm or hurricane. As you can see, it certainly makes financial sense to cruise in september. The only storms most people need to worry about are those that actually make landfall, which can have little correlation with the total number of storms in any given season. For what its worth, my father is scheduled to sail on a princess cruise on 107, with a scheduled stop in san juan on 1010. The 2016 pacific hurricane season was tied as the fifthmost active season on record, alongside the 2014 season. May 30, 2016 with only a few exceptions due to health issues, dave and i have always cruised during hurricane season. Things to know about cruises during hurricane season. Sep 01, 2019 roseau, dominica at sunset in autumn, a.
The average storm moves around 810 knots, the average cruise ship moves around 21 knots. Unfortunately, though, the 2016 hurricane season is looking particularly threatening for both coasts. Even though hurricane season isnt a peak season to cruise, the cruise lines still need to fill the ships. Youll save money to cruise in hurricane season but be prepared. In fact, you can score some fantastic values on caribbean, mexican riviera, and transatlantic voyages during. Where to avoid hurricane season in the caribbean travelpulse. Hurricane season officially runs from june 1 through november 30.
May 29, 2018 the 2018 hurricane season officially kicks off friday, but subtropical storm alberto on monday brought heavy rain to the florida panhandle and the gulf coast, with more expected across the. High winds on the high seas and what to expect when it happens to you. Hurricane season for cruises provides plenty of challenges, but preparation is key for dealing with multiple storms in a row. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season is expected to be the most active since 2012, according to a forecast released friday by the weather company, an ibm business. A cruise in hurricane season can be like any other time of year, especially in the early weeks of june and july. Yes, you can still take a cruise during hurricane season. With all the attention on the damage caused by hurricane katrina, compare the hurricane risk for the caribbean to new orleans, which historically has a 12. In 2017, royal caribbean brought on james van fleet, as the first chief meteorologist in the cruise industry. Jun 01, 2017 while you can get cruise deals during hurricane season its important to consider a backup plan and travel insurance. For instance, the northeast pacific hurricane season runs from midmay through late november it peaks in late augustearly september and can affect mexican riviera cruises. Depending on what the view of the future is, they could start moving towards wherever the schedules call for. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season officially kicks off june 1 and runs through nov. Common questions asked about cruising during hurricane season are.
While hurricanes can crop up outside of that time period, its rare. Hurricanes in the pacific ocean are assigned a different set of names than atlantic storms. Generally cruises are cheaper in hurricane season to reflect that although school holidays late julyearly august still command a premium. The northern part of the indian ocean includes the arabian sea and the bay of bengal. The number of storms isnt always a good indicator of the severity of hurricane season. The only regions that typically escape the path of hurricanes are those islands located in the far southern parts of the caribbean. How cruises have handled hurricane season conde nast traveler. Although the sixmonth caribbean hurricane season officially begins june 1 and ends november 30, the peak of activity usually falls toward the beginning of september at the exact time the cruise lines. Cruise deals abound in hurricane season, but is the risk worth it. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season was the first aboveaverage hurricane season since 2012, producing 15 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes.
Worried about cruising during hurricane season the dis. Saturday october 8, 2016 7night eastern caribbean cruise has been altered and continue reading. We built cruise terminal number two, which was completed in june 2016. Apr 10, 2017 a brief overview of the hurricane season is available in the 2016 atlantic annual summary pdf. Hurricane season officially runs june 1 through november 30, but peak season is between midaugust to the end of september, when storms form off the coast of africa. Benefits of taking a cruise during hurricane season. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season featured a combination of destructive hurricanes and climatological oddities in a season that stretched from january through late. Jan 08, 2020 for instance, the northeast pacific hurricane season runs from midmay through late november it peaks in late augustearly september and can affect mexican riviera cruises. Most travelers simply avoid the entire region between the equator and the tropic of cancer during hurricane season. But dont be fooled into believing youll be safe elsewhere in the caribbeans.
Cruise prices usually drop during hurricane season, but is it worth the risk. Hurricane season for cruises provides plenty of challenges, but. I also know that norwegian rerouted all eastern caribbean cruises through the end of october to be western caribbean itineraries instead. Im not trying to convince anyone to cruise in hurricane season, or even to say that. The official dates for the atlantic hurricane season are june 1 through november 30. Although hurricanes are generally unpredictable, conventional wisdom has dictated that peak season varies by geography. This is the time frame when the vast majority of storms form in the atlantic ocean the peak months for hurricanes in the eastern caribbean are midaugust to midseptember and in the western caribbean from midaugust to early november. During the summer and early fall, hurricanes roll through the tropics. What you need to know about cruising during hurricane. Cruise in hurricane season what to know before you go. Yes, cruise lines reduce the cost to cruise in hurricane season. This is the peak time of year for hazardous storms to develop that may threaten floridas shores.
Typically, if your trip is canceled or interrupted due to a storm, you can be refunded up to the limit of coverage. However, even a tropical storm or lowpowered hurricane is enough to rattle the shutters and shake tourists nerves. So plenty of people still book we booked for our september cruise in march and had trouble getting the availabilitycabin that we wanted for septemberoctober. A hurricane seems to be forming and heading for the caribbean.
For example, the first hurricane of the 2001 hurricane season was a pacific ocean storm near acapulco, mexico, named adolf. Disney cruise line announced an itinerary change for the disney fantasy resulting from the expected impact of hurricane matthew. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season forecast released thursday from colorado state university calls for the number of named storms and. The best time to visit biloxi is from november to april, when the citys room rates are cheaper and the weather cools off. Unlike landbased hotels and resorts, cruise ships have an out. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season may outpace last year but still echo past seasons with only an average number of storms, according to forecasters from colorado state university who. Bahamas paradise cruise line completes second humanitarian cruise posthurricane dorian. Statistically speaking, the chances that your particular cruise is going to be affected by a hurricane are very slim, but your travel plans might. Posted in hurricane season 2016, personal navigators tagged cozumel, disney fantasy, falmouth, grand cayman, halloween on the high seas, hurricane matthew, port canaveral 2 comments v personal navigators. Hurricane season survival guide for cruisers fox news. Although the season was very active, it was considerably less active than the previous season, with large gaps of inactivity at the beginning and. In fact, you can score some fantastic values on caribbean, mexican.
Although the sixmonth caribbean hurricane season officially begins june 1 and ends november 30, the peak of activity usually falls toward the beginning of september at the exact time the cruise lines lower their rates. The 2016 atlantic hurricane season forecast released thursday from colorado state university calls for the number of named storms and hurricanes to be near historical averages. The caribbean hurricane season reaches its peak during october with the majority of hurricane formation occuring in the western caribbean. And the worst place to be in a hurricane, if you are a ship, is tied to a dock. What to know about cruising this hurricane season royal. The cruise line sent an email right after hurricane maria to say that they were evaluating the situation and would keep everyone in the loop.
Even ships outrunning a storm can encounter rough waters. We have been onboard when a hurricane was in the area and we just diverted around it. Heres the good news about storm season for the 24 million people who will set sail in 2016, according to cruise line international assn. Although the sixmonth caribbean hurricane season officially begins june 1 and extends through november, the peak of activity can usually be expected to fall toward the beginning of september at the exact time the cruise lines lower their rates. I normally book cruises in sept due to the great rates that you can get on cruises due to it being hurricane season and the strong possibility that we may have an unwanted shipmate like irene or one of her horrible family members that decides that they want to. The atlantic hurricane season runs from june to november, usually peaking in september. Hurricane season cruising travel cruise travel nbc news. Oct 05, 2016 some of the lowest rates for cruises are in the fall after school has started. Early forecast predicts stronger hurricane season in 2016. We are scheduled to cruise the hawaiian islands on 816 and have been watching the hurricane coverage for iselle and julio with interest. While you can get cruise deals during hurricane season its important to consider a backup plan and travel insurance.
Youre all set to go, then you turn on the weather report. Cruising during hurricane season everything you need to know to plan a cruise during. Whether you obtain insurance through the cruise line or through an independent provider, make sure the policy covers disruption in case of weatherrelated events. What most new cruisers do not realize is that this is also hurricane season. Technically, hurricane season runs from june 1 november 30 and although hurricanes are. With only a few exceptions due to health issues, dave and i have always cruised during hurricane season. Sep, 2018 the official dates for the atlantic hurricane season are june 1 through november 30. Royal caribbean cruises majesty of the seas sits docked in the port of miami dec. Ships sailing the caribbean during hurricane season have an out they can move. Prices are lower on average and the likelihood of a hurricane directly impacting your sailing is low. According to crown weather services, this season will be significantly stormier than last. The dividing line between the caribbean sea and the atlantic ocean is the most common path for. Royal caribbean has got guests covered thanks to chief meteorologist james van fleet.
The simple answer is going on a cruise during hurricane season is a great idea. Ive found myself booking cruises during hurricane season because i love the adventure. And lets not forget the hurricane season also affects the pacific and cruises which go down to cabo and mexican ports from there south all the way to alcapulco. The first hurricane of the season is given a name starting with the letter a, the second with the letter b and so on. May 17, 2016 the 2016 atlantic hurricane season is expected to be the most active since 2012, according to a forecast released friday by the weather company, an ibm business. Ive had quite a few questions about how we do it, so here are our answers. Jul 15, 2019 what to know about cruising this hurricane season royal caribbean has got guests covered thanks to chief meteorologist james van fleet. Travelers and locals in bermuda have been put on notice. The calm hurricane season of 2016 left compared to 2005 right, one of the worst on record. What you need to know about cruising during hurricane season. Depending on what the view of the future is, they could start moving towards wherever the schedules call for them to be. A brief overview of the hurricane season is available in the 2016 atlantic annual summary pdf.
Sep 12, 2017 how cruises have handled all these hurricanes. Watching news reports of the devastation wreaked by hurricanes when they make land might make you a little queasy about being aboard a ship in the ocean during such weather events. Statistically, there is a very low risk that a storm will impact your vacation. Growing up around tornadoes in oklahoma, james was always fascinated by weather. We had a great time and couldnt figure why everyone was fleeing to the rio dulce in june. The season officially started on june 1 and ended on november 30, though the first storm, hurricane alex which formed in the northeastern atlantic, developed on january 12, being the first hurricane to develop in january since 1938. Even when it does, the consequences are usually minor i. During that time, hes done great work with our captains to continue keeping an eye on weather around the world for our fleet of 25 ships.
Hurricane humberto to impact bermuda, travel to the island. In the caribbean, central america and the southeastern u. All about hurricane season for cruises by jodi thorntonoconnell. Many families plan vacations to the caribbean during the summer and early fall, including booking a cruise. Hurricanes have hit the west indies as early as may, but the official season is from june through november. Its hurricane season spans april 1 through december 31. Hurricane season and cruise ships at anchorage hurricane. This story is retold every year, mostly from august through october. First, hurricane season in the atlantic lasts a long time from june 1 to november 30 and it includes the summer, when school is out and many people are looking to get away with their kids. As posted up thread hurricane season runs from june 1 to november 30th. The height of the season is oct but we have sailed numerous times that time of year and had beautiful weather. Jul 24, 2015 cruise prices usually drop during hurricane season, but is it worth the risk. For example, 2010 was an extremely busy season, with 19 named storms and 12 hurricanes. Photo by wikipedia its tough to know when a hurricane will hit, but its easier to guess where.
Heres what you need to know if you want to take the gamble and book a cruise to the caribbean during hurricane season. Some of the lowest rates for cruises are in the fall after school has started. The 2018 hurricane season officially kicks off friday, but subtropical storm alberto on monday brought heavy rain to the florida panhandle and the gulf coast, with more expected across the. Both the caribbean and the mexican west coast are considered vulnerable spots as well as the entire eastern seaboard of the united states, for that matter. Fall is hurricane season in the caribbean, but it has great value as cruise fares are lower. Hurricane season deals prevail during peak storm season midaugust to late october, when theres a greater chance your itinerary will be. By sherry laskin, contributor july 24, 2015 by sherry laskin, contributor july 24, 2015, at 10. Bare minimum, if a hurricane is an issue, they will move out of the area. Throughout the course of the year, a total of 22 named storms, hurricanes and six major hurricanes were observed within the basin. Its tough to know when a hurricane will hit, but its easier to guess where.
Is it safe to travel to mexico during hurricane season. Hurricanes can happen and sandy was in a class all its own. Weeks during late august and early september are the height of hurricane season in these waters. Im not trying to convince anyone to cruise in hurricane season, or even to say that our way is the right way. Cruise lines continuously monitor weather conditions and prepare for these yearly conditions. Studying meteorology and then becoming a tv weatherman was a. Jan 08, 2020 hurricane season officially runs from june 1 through november 30. Oct 17, 2016 andrea campbell, a cruise planners franchise owner, tampa, fl, says hurricane season can provide some great pricing options for cruises along the west coast of florida, and she does sell them. We cruised belize throughout the hurricane season long before there were good phone apps for weather forecasting.
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