May TA

Looking to do a first time cruise ever. Want to do TA on QM2. Is mid-May a good time?

Yes, but anytime is a good time for a TA on QM2. :)

Thanks LL. We are trying to get ahead of hurricane season but still have days when we can be out on deck. Have no idea what mid-May temps will be like in the North Atlantic.

Thanks LL. We are trying to get ahead of hurricane season but still have days when we can be out on deck. Have no idea what mid-May temps will be like in the North Atlantic.

http://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2371776

I hope so, have a great time. Bon Voyage! :)

The weather on the North Atlantic is often as not pretty cold and windy on any date.

Another advantage of a May crossing is that if you extend it with a visit to London or New York, you're visiting those cities during perhaps the most pleasant month of the year.

We crossed once in May and five times in Sept and October. September had the best, warmest, sunniest weather. Some fog in May and October was like Victory at Sea (gray, wavy, uninviting on deck). But, as mentioned by others, weather is always variable. And, the ocean is a great distance, so along the way, weather isn't necessarily a constant.

It is so pleasant inside, however---weather shouldn't be the weightiest consideration of "when to book." DH and I would be happy to cross any time of the year.

I was concerned about storms before our first crossing, also. After five uneventful "hurricane season" crossings, worries have faded. The QM2 has the speed to alter her course and avoid bad weather (which is predictable). You will feel safe aboard her.

Lanky Lad said it best: there is no bad time for a crossing.

Welcome to Cunard! Have a wonderful voyage!