What are the best cruises to go on month by month? I explore the top cruises to do in each month of the year, and discuss why that month is the best time to cruise to that destination. The very top and best cruise itineraries by month to get the most of the places you want to visit.
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43 Comments
What’s the best month for a Disney Alaskan cruise?? Great job thank you!!
No cruises in Africa?
I'm interested in taking a crossover cruise to Europe in the spring, and or flying to Europe, returning back to the states in October or November. Have you done anything about that? What think you?
Really informative thank you. Well done as usual.
You have become my go-to for cruise tips! Knowledgeable and clear! Also personable!
This is wonderful, thank you. Could you do one of these for river cruises?
This video makes me want to buy a lottery ticket so I can do ALL of them. Sigh…I'll still need to win.
Are there August cruises to the Falkland Islands and/or across drakes? I know that is midwinter in the far South but that's exactly why it sounds interest. Similarly interesting might be a Chilean cruise in August
Similarly late October November and early December in Scandinavia? How available/functional are those?
Hi Gary, I'm learning so much from your videos, thanks! Question: what month would you go on a Baltic Cruise?
I live in the Australian Barrier reef region in Queensland and it is still quite warm here up until May. Even after that the Barrier Reef region is still nice and sunny weather just a bit cooler at night. Winter after May is a popular time here especially for diving because the conditions are better for it, clearer water and no cyclones, great for the daintree jungle tours, scenic helicopter rides and hiking, along with all of the other activities. And our international borders are now re-opened to visitors after being closed due to Covid19.
One thing to remember when traveling to Iceland make sure it's not when eve fantasy is booked because all of us eve fanfest nerds will be there ! 😜
Thank you for the video!
what about the Galapagos? When would be good to go there?
I want a wall calendar with this information. Thanks.
Very good information. My wife and I like to go to New England/Canada since that is when our anniversary is. It is still fairly warm up there and the fall colors are better than in September. Of course, every now and then it can get chilly. But, bad weather could occur at any time.
January-February 15-day Hawaii round trip L.A., San Diego, or Vancouver.
I’m so glad to have found this video – got to 5 minutes in and have decided I’m going to come back to watch fully this weekend – looking forward to it!
When is the best time to cruise in Hawaii.
Great video for those who, like me, are looking forward to their FIRST cruise 😀 Thank you!!!
I like going to Bermuda in late May and early June before school lets out. Fabulous weather and warm water.
Do you know when is the best time of year to do a South Africa cruise?
I’m pretty happy I did Italy in October and booked Alaska for next year end of may (my birthday cruise lol) completely by accident.
You didn’t mention the Mexican riviera but I live on the west coast now and have taken a couple cruises. Let me say that March is probably the best month for that. The weather is good and the whales are migrating to Alaska which sounds bad but thAt combined with the babies are much bigger means that they are very active. As a native new englander that has been on dozens and dozens of whale watching cruises let me say that is by far the best I’ve ever seen all thanks to the energetic babies and their antics.
SO helpful! Your clips all are gold-mines, Gary! I'm a huge fan of your channel from Germany. But this clip is outstanding.
Hiiii… i would really appreciate some help please.. i would just like to know if May is a good time to do a Western Mediterranean Cruise?? Weather wise as well?? Also – we really enjoy your videos they are so informative.. thank you from 🇿🇦
Great video, but no mention if Mexico or Hawaii. Any recommendations?
Good to hear that the caribbean is good in November. I just booked a 14 day cruise for next Nov and started panicking that the weather won't be good!
I as a Canadian would personally recommend swapping your October and September recommendations as the fall colours really don't tend to come out until early-mid October, particularly in recent years as climate change has led to longer summers.
The Mediterranean meanwhile still has good weather, pricing, and most notably choice in September. By the time October comes around most of the Mediterranean cruise options are either one-way trips or transatlantic repositioning routes, which while certainly nice are not necessarily for everyone. Otherwise, great list Gary!
Going to the Carribean in January. Is the weather OK then?
Great information thank you very much 🙏🌼
Great information!
I noticed nothing was mentioned about northern africa/middle east. Those places are nice in the fall going into the winter, especially on the Persian Gulf or through the Suez Canal.
In April, go to South Korea. A far better experience all around.
Thanks!
I found that the changing leaves reay didn't start in eastern Canada or New England until early to mid October. Tbe years may have been warmer (approx 5 years ago) so I was disappointed with 1 trip that was in September (still around 30°C in Toronto!). The later trips were better as it eas quieter in Bar Harbor for example, and you could see fall cours coming through in the Cadillac National Park.
Climate change has affected the fall foliage in Canada. Here in Nova Scotia the leaves no longer change colour until October. Fall is getting warmer each year. We never saw any snow until mid-January
I would love to see additional videos on this exact subject morein depth!
Thanks for your advice! I booked my first Mediterranean cruise for October! 😊
I have just logged in every iota of information from this video, into my trip planing tool on Trello. I am a long time traveler, with just a recent interest in cruising. I am binge watching your videos! Thank you, Gary, for all the time and effort you spend in sharing your experience and knowledge 🙏🏻. So appreciated 💕
Love your videos. When would you recommend for a Baltic cruise?
What time of year would you recommend for a Northern Europe cruise?
Thanks!
This video is so helpful, thank you! Question, is the second half of October still good for an Athens/Greek Isles cruise? I watched a couple of videos where it is stated that many of the shops and restaurants close down. Please advise and thank you!
Great Ideas!!!