The Caribbean is a treasure for cruise enthusiasts: its lovely and surprisingly
diverse islands, clear turquoise waters and consistently balmy weather make it a
great cruise destination any time of year.
When to Go:
Any Time of Year
Busiest Times of Year:
- Summer Break
- Christmas/New Year
- February through mid-April (Spring Break)
What to Expect About the Weather:
- Remarkably consistent and beautiful weather
- On beaches, temperatures tend to stay in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit all year long
- Temperatures rarely go as high as 100 degrees
- Only at the highest elevations of the region’s more mountainous islands do
temperatures ever dip to the 60s or below
- Mountainous islands, such as Jamaica and St. Lucia, also tend to get more rainfall
than islands with lower elevations. Still, rain is often not island-wide.
- Islands in the far southern Caribbean, such as Aruba, get so little rain that they
have interesting desert-like features
What to Know About Hurricane Season:
- Runs June 1 through November 1
- The odds of a hurricane interrupting your vacation are still very low
- Many experienced cruisers wouldn’t hesitate to book a cruise at that time
- Cruise lines are adept at repositioning ships when necessary to avoid storms (providing
a huge advantage over a resort vacation)
- If you have concerns, talk with Cruise Holidays of Oakville about how travel insurance can help
protect your vacation investment