JoyJoy Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hi; What are your opinions about October sailings to the Bahamas considering it's peak hurricane season? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 RCCL will always take the ship someplace safe. I have sailed during hurricane season for the past 15 years and have never been disappointed. However if you will only be happy to make the ports that are on the itinerary then sailing this time of year is not a good option. Yes there are sailings cancelled or extended so unless you can roll with the punches then it is not the risk. Good luck! JoyJoy, FManke, Baked Alaska and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Keep in mind that even during non-hurricane season there can be storms or high winds that keep a ship out of a port. Mariner and Navigator had to skip Coco Cay today due to high winds (and that's a major draw/destination for people). There are never guarantees, no matter the season. I'd take advantage of the great October pricing! JoyJoy and FManke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstephensi Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 I like sailing in October. Prices are lower as well as the temperatures. I have had itineraries altered due to weather. It can be disappointing. Also a sea day in bad weather is no fun. The Captain and Royal does everything to find fair seas and sunshine. I've missed the old CocoCay several times due to high wind and seas and Jamaica once due to Hurricane Sandy. Still had a great time on my cruises. JoyJoy and FManke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 18 hours ago, JoyJoy said: Hi; What are your opinions about October sailings to the Bahamas considering it's peak hurricane season? Thanks Concur with the other posts. Additionally, when we cruised just after Dorian, we notice how calm the seas were and how nice the weather was. So assume you miss the hurricane, you could be in for a real treat!! I would only add to protect your cruise investment with appropriate travel insurance. FManke and JoyJoy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgestang Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 I crappy day on a boat is always better than a great day at the office. Miss a port....drink a tasty beverage and lounge at the pool WAAAYTOOO, SpeedNoodles, FManke and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 20 hours ago, JoyJoy said: Hi; What are your opinions about October sailings to the Bahamas considering it's peak hurricane season? Thanks Remember the ship goes where the hurricane doesn't. JoyJoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 I actively take all big vacations in October, its a great month because like 90% of children are in school. I am a solo traveler, mostly, so this a huge deal. However, I know that October is a weird month for all around. The weather is weird and there is no guarantee that anything will go as plan. Accepting that it might be all sea days is important. I wouldn't pick an itinerary of bucket-list places because of the extra factor that it is hurricane season. However, I have notice that some itineraries are half as much in October as they might be in June or July. Work the trade off. FManke, WAAAYTOOO and JoyJoy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabarwolf Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 What everyone has said. Either they will take you around or change the itinerary, but either way, they will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 A slightly bouncy day on a big boat with plenty of access to fun, food and libations is a good time no matter the availability of a port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyJoy Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 @SpeedNoodles On 2/2/2020 at 11:22 AM, SpeedNoodles said: Keep in mind that even during non-hurricane season there can be storms or high winds that keep a ship out of a port. Mariner and Navigator had to skip Coco Cay today due to high winds (and that's a major draw/destination for people). There are never guarantees, no matter the season. I'd take advantage of the great October pricing! We did Navigator of Seas Feb 7-10 and that Coco Cay day was extremely windy. We did not exit the boat. This February sailing was not warm enough for me. Therefore I understand completely what you are conveying. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyJoy Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 @DanielB On 2/1/2020 at 9:06 PM, DanielB said: RCCL will always take the ship someplace safe. I have sailed during hurricane season for the past 15 years and have never been disappointed. I booked an October 2020 sailing to Bahamas and Jamaica. From your experience, is it good and hot during this time. My last sailing Feb 7-10 was not hot enough for me water fun. I was walking around in a light sweater, and pants. I'm hoping October is much hotter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyJoy Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Thanks everyone for responding. I am booked for October 2020. Whoop Whoop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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