Vacation and Holidays

When considering when to consider booking a cruise, here are a few specifics that can guide your planning.

Trips to Bermuda are popular for a number of reasons. It’s a great island to visit and the trip from Florida is short, making for a great two or three day cruise. As a result, prime cabins in the summer months of July and August will sell out six to nine months in advance.

But, fortunately for cruise-goers, the weather in April-May and September-October can also be great. Those off-peak months give travelers many more options but keep in mind that hurricanes, or at least heavy storms, can affect travel near the end of October. Be prepared to be flexible.

Cruises from New York (and other points) to Europe are still some of the best cruises to take even 100 years after they first began. Cruise lines have responded by offering more trips but demand still presses on supply, keeping the price high.