novinha Posted August 4, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 4, 2014 It has been almost two years since I cruised. We sailed the Pride with HMC on the itinerary. Waters were rough the day we went but it was still a great beach experience. We'd like to do that again. For those of you in the know...what is the best time of year to visit HMC? I remember reading on the message board before how sometimes the HMC part of the cruise has been cancelled due to rough weather. I'd be bummed if we missed it (totally understanding stuff happens) but I want to plan wisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted August 4, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I'm not sure there is a "right" answer to your question....... I think it really depends on how the seas are, that particular day. We also went there on the Pride, and, apparently, lucked out. I'd be totally BUMMED if we missed that port. Most beautiful beach!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy1956 Posted August 4, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We've been there 4 times & made it to the island 3 times , It's still the nicest place they go , just depends on the weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted August 5, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm 0 for 3. I can see that it's beautiful because I've stared at it from a ship three times! Set to be there 8/27, fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKane Posted August 5, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 5, 2014 We were at HMC last week. Sea was relatively calm. it was very, very warm and we spent most of the time in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockjock64 Posted August 5, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 5, 2014 After winter Atlantic storms and prior to Hurricane storms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted August 5, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Barring tropical storms, etc., Winter tends to be windier in the Bahamas thus making it more difficult to tender. I've experienced more calls at HMC being cancelled in the Winter than in the Summer. Edited August 5, 2014 by winddawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodogkisses Posted August 5, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm 0 for 3. I can see that it's beautiful because I've stared at it from a ship three times! Set to be there 8/27, fingers crossed. Wow. That's a shame. I really hope you get there this month--surely this time you will. Here's hoping! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted August 5, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 5, 2014 The larger ships have a harder time anchoring or docking in high winds. There is so much surface area or "sail" that the winds can push a bigger ship around. Just another variable to account for in your planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 5, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Ask mother nature dont think there is an answer to it, Been there twice and made it Jan and Oct but the Jan one had to leave early due to approaching storm, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deircouz Posted August 5, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 5, 2014 My brother and SIL missed HMC on their Pride honeymoon cruise May 19, 2013. Now I will be on the Pride-May 17, 2015, hope all goes well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novinha Posted August 5, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Thanks for all your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazelroo Posted August 5, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I have been to HMC 3 times in Feb. and April, on the Fascination and Liberty and luckily had perfect weather each time. :D Hope you make it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 5, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 5, 2014 It is the tropics and the vast majority of the time you will get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Line Posted August 5, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 5, 2014 It is not just HMC but any tender port on any cruise line the weather/ocean conditions can prohibit safely tendering. Its the Captain's call. And it is not just the weather at the time yo drop anchor, if there is a forecast for worsening conditions you may not tender even if it is sunny and calm. Pride in a month and a half and hope we do tender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusandgidgetsmom Posted August 5, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I am 9 for 9. Scheduled for next month as well. We have gone in Jan, June, September,October and December. We love HMC. We do a b2b each year to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving My Life Posted August 5, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Made it to HMC in January. We had beautiful weather and calm seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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