November Cruising?

[JenMcKay]

Was just about to book a cruise on the Enchantment of the Seas for Nov. 25-30, but was a bit worried about a comment my travel agent made about it being a "bad weather time." I've only ever cruised in mid December, which I've always found to be great weather. Can anyone who's cruised the last week of November let me know of any problems they've had, or (hopefully) that it's been fine. We'd be going to Jamaica and Grand Cayman, with two days at sea. Thanks!

 

Jenni

[Sea and Me]

Jenni: We have cruised in Nov. and will be cruising the first 12 days of Nov. this year. We have never had a problem. Does your TA expect heavy snow storms or what??? The islands will be sunny and warm. I say go for the booking. If you cruised in Dec. without a problem why would Nov. be any different?? I would think maybe the airport traffic would be a little hectic with the Thanksgiving holiday that is all I can think of. Hurricane season is over by then. What is her problem?? :confused:

[Wilsoncruisers]

Jen,

We cruised Thanksgiving week 2 years ago and will be cruising same week this year. We also sailed the week after Thanksgiving last year. Both the previous cruises were to the western carribean. The weather was great both weeks. Have a great time.

Jackie

[Nothin' But Sun]

The weather is great. End of Hurricane season, no rainy season, perfect in fact. What is your TA referring to? Just check the Caribbean weather charts for average temps and conditions and your mind will be put to rest.

[Carnivalqueen5]

All but 1 of my 6 cruises has been the last week of November. If we can help it, that is the only time that we ever want to cruise. We have been blessed with excellent weather every time. Enjoy!

[Peddler&Tass]

We have cruised both Nov and Dec with excellent results....great weather.

[RVfromAZ]

Hi, we did a Western Caribbean cruise (out of Tampa) a few years ago the week after Thanksgiving, and the weather couldn't have been better, sunny, warm, and the seas were as smooth as glass! Go for it!!:)

[sea-cruise]

We've only encountered a hurricane one time in November, and then the Captain re-routed to avoid it. Season officially ends 2nd week in December according to the weather channel, but we've only had one storm in 25 years of cruising. Go for it.

[JenMcKay]

Thank you all for your quick and positive responses. November it is!

 

Jenni

[MauiLvrs]

The TA must have thought that you were going to Alaska:confused:.

If not, may be time to find a new TA or book direct...

We're going in November, have been in November... November is great (and cost less too).

Woundn't go in the summer. Toooo hot.... Toooo many kids.... Toooo many storms.

[Rala]

Do TAs get bigger commissions when the prices of cruises are higher? The last week in Nov. is one of the most economical (cheap) times to cruise! Maybe this particular TA is looking to make a little more $$$. I would hope this is not the case, but just a thought!

[Calicruisefamily]

Was just about to book a cruise on the Enchantment of the Seas for Nov. 25-30, but was a bit worried about a comment my travel agent made about it being a "bad weather time." I've only ever cruised in mid December, which I've always found to be great weather. Can anyone who's cruised the last week of November let me know of any problems they've had, or (hopefully) that it's been fine. We'd be going to Jamaica and Grand Cayman, with two days at sea. Thanks!

 

Jenni

 

 

 

 

You are going to love the weather in November it is beautiful ! We went last year the day after Thanksgiving and it was great ! This year we are going to try mid Dec we could not pass up the great deal ;) Nov/Dec is the best time of the year to cruise for us :)

Voyager W. Caribbean 12/16/06 "Our First AFT 1688"

Voyager E. Caribbean 11/05

S.S. Azure Seas Baja 11/90

[just4kixx]

Or maybe she was referring to air travel to Fort Lauderdale? But that would get worse as the year progresses (December) rather than better :confused: We salied Eastern Caribbean last Thanksgiving and had wonderful weather!

 

Have fun!

A~

[Mitchie872]

Love travelling and cruising in Nov, have been doing it for the last 6 yrs and have never had a problem.

Mikie

[MauiLvrs]

Do TAs get bigger commissions when the prices of cruises are higher?

YES. Tey get commission based on % (10%-20%) of cruise package (generally including air if the air is booked though the line). 10% of $2000 (shoulder for 2) = $200. 10% of $4000 (summer for 2) = $400.

You can do the rest of the math. It is kind of obvious that it is in the agents best interest to not book November.

[LABCHICK]

We sailed last Nov and had wonderful weather. Hurricane season end Nov 30. We are sailing again in early Dec. of this year and early Nov. next year. I expect beautiful weather both times. Judi :)

[Mrsg324]

Personally I've never cruised in Nov. but have been to Cancun at the end of Nov. The weather was gorgeous.

Living on the coast all my life, Nov. is a great time for gorgeous weather. I agree with the others 100%.

We are going on Splendour Nov. 30-Dec 4 this year. I can't wait. The hurricane is the reason we decided to do Nov instead of October. I know people who were on a cruise last week when Erensto was out there, they were rerouted & had a blast.