Cruising September vs May

[HMH G]

Hello cruise friends,

 

Thanks for always being so helpful!

 

I am booking a cruise for our family and extended family out of Galveston on the Liberty of the Seas, and am looking either cruising NEXT April or May (2018:loudcry:) OR September 3rd ish of this year.

 

Experienced cruisers, which timing would YOU pick???

 

Is "hurricane season" in full swing already by September? Is this a big concern? Which month has nicer weather?

[zoof26]

Hello cruise friends,

 

Thanks for always being so helpful!

 

I am booking a cruise for our family and extended family out of Galveston on the Liberty of the Seas, and am looking either cruising NEXT April or May (2018:loudcry:) OR September 3rd ish of this year.

 

Experienced cruisers, which timing would YOU pick???

 

Is "hurricane season" in full swing already by September? Is this a big concern? Which month has nicer weather?

Hi there! Go both times! Just kidding. Yes, September is in hurricane season, however, I've never had an issue when it comes to the weather. We are Floridians and like to cruise in Sept and Oct. It's off season and less expensive. Both May and Sept are nice times to cruise, mostly because there are less kids on the ships when school is in session. You should be fine with any of those months - I'd just avoid Easter week. Have fun!

[MCC retired]

2nd week of Sept is the historic peak of the June -Nov Hurricane Season

 

 

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[HMH G]

Thank you! I've decide to wait until Springtime =)

[Keith1010]

Good move. May would be a nicer time to sail this route.

 

Keith

[Krazy Kruizers]

You are wise and May is a lovely month to cruise.

[BDRebel]

April and May in Texas is wonderful.

September is hot, humid, and at the height of hurricane season.

I would still cruise in September, but would rather go in the springtime.

[Travelcat2]

May is simply a more beautiful month than September so that would be my pick!