At Get Away Today, we love everything about cruising. Whether you're a first time cruiser or have been on enough cruises to fill a travel journal, taking a cruise is always a good idea.

There’s so many things to learn about cruising, especially if you’re looking to avoid or save money during Hurricane season.

Whether it's your first cruise or tenth, it's fun to look forward to a new adventure. And now it is easier than ever to book your cruise right here online. You can compare cruises, see what specials are available and so much more. But before you get there, let’s talk all things sailing during Hurricane season.

General hurricane season in the Caribbean is June through November. But peak hurricane season is typically, mid-August through mid-September. Eastern Caribbean areas often get more weather and storms during August and September.

If you want to avoid hurricane season, especially as a first time cruiser, we suggest you cruise in June or July, before peak hurricane season. This is also ideal for families looking for that amazing, all-inclusive vacation to far off destinations.

You can also choose to cruise in late November after hurricane season. We especially love Disney Cruise Line offerings during the holiday season for an even more festive season.

Guest and crew safety is always the number one priority aboard any ship. In addition to completed safety drills before your cruise, the crew is well trained for a variety of emergency situations.

In the event of severe weather or tropical storms, Cruise Captains will make route adjustments as needed. Itinerary changes are possible if a hurricane impacts a port of call but generally, cruises can be routed around rough seas.

Remember that these ships are built with strength and stability to keep movements minimal and keep everyone on board as comfortable as possible.

We love looking for cruise deals and discounts in July, August and September. Our agents can help you book when you’re ready or you can browse cruise packages online.

Another tip we recommend for all cruisers is to arrive a day or two before your cruise. This allows you to avoid weather related travel delays and feel more at ease when you set out for your vacation.

Another option is to add travel insurance to protect your trip, should significant storms or other emergencies impact your travel.

Kids tend to be back in school during Fall sailings, which is a perfect time to escape for a couples or girlfriends getaway. There’s also often less people on board, which means more space and activities available just for you!

In general, hurricanes rarely impact cruises and you’ll get not only a good deal but beautiful weather onboard and in port.

Hurricanes and storms certainly make the news but in reality, only about 14 storms ever get named by the World Meteorological Organization each season. About 7 of those storms develop into actual hurricanes. And the Caribbean region itself spans over 1 million square miles, compared to a medium storm which extends 70 miles from center.

When all is said and done, the chances of heading into a hurricane head on are extremely minimal.

We hope the answer is YES and we want to help make that happen. We hope these top questions to ask before booking a cruise make it even easier for you to book.

The best way to book any of our cruise packages is online right now to compare cruise fares, see ports of call and more. Or feel free to give our cruise experts a call at 877-510-2929. You won't regret making memories on a cruise this year!