Sojourn Transatlantic 8 March 2012

[MARIANH]

We are considering this cruise. From past experience can anyone guide us as to the type of weather we are likely to encounter at that time of year. Yes, I know it is unpredictable but past experience could be a helpful guide. My wife is keen to boost her vitamin D through a bit of exposure to the sun. Is she likely to be disappointed?

[Martita B.]

Weather on Transatlantic crossings can not be predicted. Some Spring crossings we've had cool days & rain ~some TA's the weather has been very warm with lots of sunshine. Fall Crossings are usually sunny and warm.

Perhaps March Atlantic voyages akin to "a box of chocolates" ~~you never know what you're gonna get!":p

Martita B.

[stamfordian]

We are considering this cruise. From past experience can anyone guide us as to the type of weather we are likely to encounter at that time of year. Yes, I know it is unpredictable but past experience could be a helpful guide. My wife is keen to boost her vitamin D through a bit of exposure to the sun. Is she likely to be disappointed?

 

Personal experience suggests early March may be just a wee bit too soon for any serious sunshine, even though you are on a fairly southerly Great Circle from FLL to Funchal. As Martita says - you never can tell. We did a QM2 Southampton to NYC in August a few years ago, battled Force 8's for 3 full days, temperature never got above 65 F and entered New York Harbour in thick fog! Good luck.

[Martita B.]

Some years in the Spring (2005-06-07) the TA's were not the best ~cold and very rough seas. The past couple of years we've enjoyed beautiful weather. March 4th is a bit early for warm, sunny days ~

Mother Nature's weather is always a mystery.

MB