Mrs M Posted January 11, 2008 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I am considering taking my first cruise this year and was looking at the November-January time frame. Then I realized that it may be cold that time of year. Itinerary would likely be Eastern Caribbean. The big thing for us is laying by the pool and at the beach - will it be warm enough? If not, when is a good time for weather and prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbarah33 Posted January 11, 2008 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2008 In the Caribbean you should be fine. Eastern Caribbean usually runs about 80 - 83 around that time. (The Bahamas will be cooler as they are further north.) You can go to each islands' websites to get the exact temperature averages but I usually cruise in November and the end of January/beginning of February and other than the Bahamas; around 70, it has always been warm and sunny for sunbathing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerorea Posted January 22, 2008 #3 Share Posted January 22, 2008 We just sailed the Eastern Caribbean last week and the weather was perfect. It was a little gloomy in Miami, but once we got out to sea, the days were great. The evenings were very windy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimcruiser Posted January 23, 2008 #4 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I completely agree with the above posters. But keep in mind that you cant control "mother nature" ;) We have encountered cool to cold weather when flying into different parts of florida but it was still warmer than where we came from,lol. As you can see from my signature that is the time of year I cruise. The prices are good, too. Just watch for deals but I have found that if you are getting a break on the cruise then the airfare might be slightly higher because of a holiday. For example, we are sailing this year over "presidents day" I didnt think this would cause a big hike in airfares but that is what the excuse from the airlines was. So just a little info from my neck of the woods. Good :D luck and have fun investigating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingrightalong Posted January 23, 2008 #5 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I think November is a warmer month for the water than January....for example we have done both and this past month the Labadee water and others were a bit chillier! Sun though was great. We did experience Mother Nature and the cold snap in Miami.....but the Caribbean in January we have had cloudier days than in November...but one never fools with Mother Nature! Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryod Posted January 23, 2008 #6 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hi Mrs M We have always done the Carib in Jan. with the exception of last march when we cruised the east.carib. We're going back to Jan. in '09 and back to the so. carib. Jan. is WAVE month where you can usually get good deals. The So. Carib is always warm and that time of year seldom hasbad weather......some occasional liquid sunshine.:D Have a great cruise whatever you choose and let us all know how you enjoyed it !! Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted January 23, 2008 #7 Share Posted January 23, 2008 The Caribbean is warm all the time. Warmer other months. What you might find is a couple days of overcast skies. But with a 7 or more day cruise, you really can't go wrong. You'll get plenty of sun! When we left Miami on this Jan. 2nd it was 41 degrees!!! The ship captain even canceled the lifeboat drill!! We just met up at the mustering stations and were explained procedures. But we weren't taken outside on deck. So I'd be prepared for cool weather at your port of departure more than the ports you visit! Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyzwdeshut Posted January 23, 2008 #8 Share Posted January 23, 2008 We just got back from a Southern Caribbean cruise & it was great. The weather was perfect, the water was great... Would never cruise in the summer - miserable! We've done all our cruises Nov - Feb & all were wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfl Posted January 25, 2008 #9 Share Posted January 25, 2008 It will be warm....rain will be your biggest issue, especially in November....not a huge issue, but just don't be dissapointed if you have a bit of rain. Enjoy the beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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