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Cruising Through A Hurricane
lanning on a Caribbean
destination in the late Theoretically, your chances of
summer or autumn months? encountering a hurricane on your
You are in luck! Cruise prices cruise are small. But, the
are at its lowest that time of likelihood is there, so a
the year. However, there is just traveler must keep that in mind
one little problem: hurricane when booking a cruise. Be advised
season! that certain destination ports in
your cruise may be skipped
Cruising all year long is because of storm risks. So, if
becoming more popular in the you have your heart set on a
Caribbean, so those brave souls certain Caribbean stop, perhaps
who book during the height of the best recourse is for you to
hurricane season should be plan your cruise for a different
prepared for last minute changes time of year.
or diversions in their cruise
travel plans. Hurricane season is Safety is of utmost importance to
officially from June 1st to cruise lines. After all, they
November 30th. However, Mother want your repeat business! Their
Nature's fury is often erratic policy is to steer clear of any
depending on where you are storms. Because of years of
traveling. For instance, mid to experience sailing in all types
late August on through late of weather, all cruise lines have
September tend to be top times emergency plans of action in
for storms on the East Coast of place in the probability of
the United States as well as the encountering a storm. They also
Eastern Caribbean territories. have sophisticated equipment to
Other areas of the Caribbean are continually monitor the weather
more storm active in the latter for any possible changes in the
part of the autumn season. forecast.
anything left to chance, you can
Since cruise lines make it a always buy an insurance policy
point to steer clear of storms, for your travels that covers
sometimes the cruise ships have interruptions due to weather
to divert to alternate ports of conditions. Find out what all the
call. This usually happens when fine print means on that policy
their regularly scheduled stops before you set sail though!
are threatened or bombarded by
storms or hurricanes. One problem So what happens if a hurricane
cruise ships can encounter is shifts suddenly? Your cruise ship
that the calmer ports of call may can often elude the storm simply
be full with not only the because of its speed. However,
regularly scheduled ships but that does not mean you won't
also other cruises also looking experience any turbulent seas.
for a temporary safe haven from You can bet that the ship's
the storm. In this instance, your infirmary will be bombarded with
cruise ship will just continue to travelers seeking seasickness
sail, diverting to calmer seas, medications!
sometimes adding a few days to
your journey. Basically, when traveling during
hurricane season, you have to be
Unfortunately no refunds are flexible. Plan a few extra days
given for any deviations to the of being gone, just in case. Keep
cruise itinerary. Cruise lines track of the weather starting a
have the discretion to switch week or two before you set sail.
ports of call. Be sure to read Pack your Dramamine or whatever
the microscopic print in your seasickness remedies you prefer.
cruise agreement and paperwork. Most of all have fun and go with
If you feel that you don't want the flow.
About the Author:
Kirsten Hawkins is a cruise and travel expert specializing in discount cruises and travel. Visit http://www.luxury-cruise-deals.com/ for more information on how to cruise the world for little or no money.
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