Hurricane season and early December tend to be cheaper
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Now, if you’re eyeing a voyage in the second half of the year, TikTok influencer @covertrip suggests two options: Nearly the entire month of September or the first two weeks of December. September is reportedly one of the cheapest months to go on a cruise, all thanks to its post-Labor Day timing and being in the middle of hurricane season. If concerns about inclement weather are making you feel skeptical, here’s a little secret: Cruising during hurricane season is not as dangerous as it sounds.
As NBC News clarified, most cruise ships are speedy enough to get out of the way long before a hurricane hits. In fact, one of the worst things that could happen is spending an extra day on the water — a minor inconvenience in the grand scheme of things. Cruise ships have also become advanced enough to steer clear of hurricanes, so you can generally expect calmer seas if you choose to do it at this time.
Alternatively, if you’re aiming to schedule your cruise right around the holidays, you can dodge steep fares by booking it in early December, as it strategically precedes the holiday rush and succeeds Thanksgiving. Sure, it means missing the chance to spend Christmas overlooking the vast ocean, but at least you’ll get to avoid crowds and cut down on expenses, freeing more room in your budget for an additional holiday indulgence.
