Get the Most Out of Cruising
the Caribbean this Winter
The Caribbean is the perfect place to enjoy your winter break! Cruises are a great way to experience new cultures, eat delicious food, and take in the natural beauty of the Bahamas.
The winter may be the “slow season” for cruising, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of seasonal savings (and smaller crowds) this winter when planning your dream vacation. However, sailing in winter means putting a few extra items on your vacation prep list. To help you out, we’ve put together our top three tips to for cruising the Caribbean this winter.
Setting sail from Port Canaveral? Don’t forget to reserve your Port Canaveral cruise parking ahead of time! While you’re taking advantage of seasonal savings with the cruise lines, get the best rates in town with Port Canaveral Parking. No matter when you’re cruising, we’re always here to bring you top-quality service, great discounts, and security that can’t be beat. Book today to save tomorrow!
bring a homeport outfit
In the summer, the weather is absolutely gorgeous in Florida. But in winter, our beautiful weather doesn’t quite match the Caribbean. When you’re living it up in the Bahamas, it will be warm and sunny (obviously!), but at both ends of your trip there might be some chilly weather. If you’re setting sail from Port Canaveral, remember that our moderate winter temperatures can still get as low as 50 degrees – meaning you’ll want to pack a warmer outfit for the start and end of your vacation!
What to Pack for Your Homeport
As professional Floridians, we always have a cold-weather outfit on hand for this time of year. Some items that you might want to include in your homeport suitcase are:
- Light Jacket or Coat
- Warm Socks
- Scarf
- Long Pants
- Boots
doublecheck your beach weather
Before you pack your bags for your long-awaited cruise, make sure that you pop open your favorite Weather app. While the Bahamas are beautiful all year long, northern cold fronts can pop temperatures down into the 70s, especially at night. This is the perfect time to pack your favorite sweater, pants, and boots in case of a little chill.
Did you know? The coldest month of the year in the Bahamas is January – with an average temperature of 72 degrees. If you’re considering fleeing those mid-winter freezes, January in the Bahamas could be the answer!
no holiday trips
Looking for a relaxing, calm, and laidback winter vacation? Then we’ve got one big tip for you – don’t cruise during Christmas, Thanksgiving, or New Years.
The Caribbean is one of the most popular places to celebrate Christmas, which means you should expect higher prices for your cabin and more people on board. Big family trips are super popular when kids are out of school, and plenty of folks take advantage of celebrating during the two weeks that their little ones are out of school.
But don’t worry – there are plenty of other weeks of winter where you won’t have to worry about crowds. A great part of cruising during the off-season is the deals and discounts that cruise lines offer to entice people back to the boat. If you don’t mind taking a light jacket to paradise, then this is the perfect time for you to set sail!
Planning a Cruise?
Cruising in the winter can be a real treat, especially if you do it right. There’s nothing better than cruising the Caribbean – and yes, you can do it all year long! With the right jacket, a little planning, and some quick tips, you can be a Caribbean cruise expert (even in winter). Celebrate the holidays, get away from the northern cold fronts, or just take advantage of the seasonal discounts this year by sailing from Port Canaveral this winter!
