Cruising Seasons Calendar
We’ve compiled the best times to cruise, region by region. (Hint: if you’re looking for value, shoulder season may be your best option.)
Caribbean and the Bahamas
Peak Season: Late March—July
Shoulder Season: December—early April
South America
Peak Season: January—early April
Shoulder Season: Late March–April; November—December
Antarctica
Peak Season: December—February
Asia
Peak Season: January—May
Shoulder Season: Late March—May; November—December
Bermuda
Peak Season: Late May—early September
Shoulder Season: April—early June; late August—October
Transatlantic
Peak Season: April—early June; late August—October
Alaska
Peak Season: Late May—early September
Shoulder Season: May—early June; late August—September
Canada and New England
Peak Season: Late May—early October
Shoulder Season: May—early June; late September—October
Mediterranean and Greece
Peak Season: Late May—early October
Shoulder Season: May—early June; late September—October
Baltic
Peak Season: Late May—early September
Shoulder Season: May—early June; late August—September