Rare Jack E Dawson Posted June 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Looking to do a first time cruise ever. Want to do TA on QM2. Is mid-May a good time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Lad Posted June 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Yes, but anytime is a good time for a TA on QM2. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jack E Dawson Posted June 28, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted June 28, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted June 28, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) 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.The advice about the unpredicatable and changeable weather mid-atlantic (and photos in the links) in this thread may help? http://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2371776 I hope so, have a great time. Bon Voyage! :) Edited June 28, 2016 by pepperrn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBearSF Posted June 28, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 28, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybean Posted June 29, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 29, 2016 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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