HELP - When to Cruise???

[NorthernON_MOM]

Dh and I are having such a hard time deciding when to do our cruise. We know we want the 3 day land/4 day sea, but other than that we are stumped. We had thought this Nov. for our 10th anniversary. But have decided that we want to take our children (and are already doing Disney in March) so have decided it will be in 2005. But... when??? We thought maybe just before Christmas, but not sure about the weather. So.....when is the best time to cruise (but somewhat value season?) We don't want Sept. or Oct. Thanks. Keeping my fingers crossed for some suggestions.

 

[RellingTwin]

If you have ruled out Sept, Oct, Nov and Dec. and want to go in 2005, then that pretty much covers the "Value" season rates. The weather in Dec is great. It might be a little chilly (50-60) while in Fla, but the cruise weather will be fine.
We have sailed in SeptX2 and will sail for the 2nd time in Oct. this coming Oct. We also sailed in Jan.
The weather was wonderful every time, however, the water temp in Jan was a little cool for us.We still went swimming, but it was not "bath water warm".
If your kids are school aged and you do not want them to miss any school, it seems the school calander will dictate when you can go. This may mean higher rates due to it not being value season.
Good luck with your decision, you'll have a fantasic time!

 

[NorthernON_MOM]

Might be fine, we just didn't want Sept. or Oct. We were thinking Dec. but were worried it might be too cold to enjoy any water activities.