Tips for Cruising During Hurricane Season

We are at the start of hurricane season and most of us still need to plan out our vacations for the rest of the year. Do you love white sand beaches, ocean views and island hopping? Do you happen to be on a budget as well? Well look no further because booking a cruise during hurricane season certainly fits all that and much more!

Before you decide on taking a cruise check out these tips for cruising during hurricane season:

Research deals online – Browse the internet for last minute deals. There are always cruise liners willing to drop prices on tickets during the hurricane or fall season to fill their ship when it is slow. If a specific cruise has been through some rough times and racked up negative feedback, it’s a good idea to check their actual site to see what offers they have. In most cases they will offer heavily discounted deals to get consumers back on their ship. This helps you save tons of money and they benefit by building up their cliental.

Be flexible with your dates – Try to choose a week during a month where know you can adjust your vacation time easily on short notice. Cruise ships will adjust the dates and destinations accordingly to make sure they avoid any major storm crossing the planned travel path. Once you have booked your cruise, make sure you check on your trip periodically to see if any changes have been made to your itinerary.

Purchase travel insurance – It is a great idea to purchase travel insurance for a vacation of this kind. If a life changing event happens to a family member between the time you book your cruise and your departure date, the
insurance would be able to help in that case. Most likely you will not live in the city the cruise is departing from so you will be booking a plane ticket to get to that city. If your flight happens to get delayed, or some other event prevents you from arriving at the dock on time, the travel insurance will cover you. What it doesn’t cover is bad weather during the trip. If any storms happen to roll through during your voyage, they will not supply a refund of any kind. Always check the details or fine print associated with the travel insurance so you know exactly what is covered.

Be prepared for rough seas – Whether you are or are not the sea sick type, it is a good idea to prepare yourself for this type of cruising. Make sure you pack medicine that relives nausea and or motion sickness. A good way to know if you are the sea sick type is to try to take some trips on a smaller boat before you attend your actual cruise. You will then find out if you are the sea sick type and which medicine works best to help with those symptoms.

So what are you waiting for? Utilize these tips and surprise your family with an awesome seven day cruise while saving money at the same time!