I worked on cruise ships as an entertainer for 5 years, and I’ve truly seen it all. I’ve cruised in almost every major area of the world, including the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, French Polynesia, Alaska and more. Even though these climates and areas are very different from one another, I did notice that one specific time of the year wasn’t nearly as enjoyable as the rest, no matter the itinerary.
Never Take A Cruise In August
A Youtube account called Hidden Cruise creates videos dedicated to sharing cruise secrets, tips, and tricks that most cruise lines won’t share themselves. In one in-depth video, the channel explains why sailing in August is not the best idea. In this video, it mainly focuses on itineraries that take place in the Caribbean, however other itineraries are mentioned as well.
The main reason why Hidden Cruise believes that you shouldn’t travel in August is due to the weather. If you’re sailing in the Caribbean, this is peak hurricane season. If you end up sailing during a hurricane, your ship is obligated to sail in a way that avoids the hurricane. This can mean canceled ports, which can put a major damper on your vacation plans. I have been on many cruises where the captain updated the itinerary to bring the guests to new ports because of a hurricane, but I’ve also been on cruises where the captain had no other choice but to stay out at sea and never dock the ship during an entire cruise.
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Another thing to take note is that many people love to vacation in August, since it’s the end of the summer, and many children haven’t begun school yet. In my experience, August was always when my ships would be sailing at their fullest capacities–and everything onboard was over-crowded. From trying to get your meal at the buffet to snatching a lounge chair by the pool to finding a seat in the theatre at night, it wasn’t nearly as enjoyable as when the ship had less guests.
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The Best Time To Cruise Instead
Since I’ve cruised during every month of the calendar year, I can say hands down that the most enjoyable time to take a cruise is in March. If you’re in the Caribbean, there will be no risks of hurricanes. The weather is also top-tier, usually nice and warm and barely any rain. For cruises in the Mediterranean or Southern Europe, the weather will be a bit cooler but still very enjoyable, especially when compared to the torching August heat.
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