October vs November Cruise

[crazy4wdw]

For anyone who has cruised in October and November, which month do you feel is better?

I want to book an eastern caribbean cruise on the Fantasy in 2017. The last eastern in October sails on October 21, 2017. I'm a little hesitant to book this cruise due the possibility of hurricanes. The next eastern is scheduled for November 4, 2017 (which I put a hold on this morning). Weather wise, which would be the better cruise. Will it be too cold at Castaway Cay in early November?

Thanks!

 

[Imahikergirl]

If you are taking special cruises to account, the October one would be a Hallowe'en on the High Seas cruise.

I have an early October booked for this year - with travel insurance, in case of hurricane.

 

[Vanessa L.]

We were in Castaway Cay first week of Nov last year. Water was fine. I'm on hold now trying to book the 11/4/17 cruise.

 

[21stamps]

Technically hurricane season doesn't end til November 30th. So with your 2 choice of dates- pick based on If you want the Halloween theme or not

As far as weather and water temps- it is a little cooler than summer, but not much until late November/early December.

 

[Smeece]

We did a November 24 cruise back in 2015 and the weather was great on CC! The water was a little chilly but not unbearable.

 

[chimo2u]

I was on the Western Caribbean last year (2015) OCT 31-Nov7, perfect weather, we had a great cruise!!! I just booked with my placeholder for the EASTERN Caribbean this time and I booked the NOV 4 cruise. hoping for just as great weather again I don't think you are ever guaranteed anything when it comes to weather you just have to hope for the best! PS the water was warm as a nice bath.... don't worry it won't be too cold to swim unless it's a very cold rainy day!

 

[jessup]

I'd think October is better, I'm booked for November on Norwegian Epic for a reallly cheap price for the 4 of us, much cheaper then October dates. It'll be my first November cruise. Last time I sailed in October the weather was wonderful, cool breeze, the water was a bit too cold and im guessing Nov will be colder.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Thanks for everyone's input. I think I'll stay with the 11/4 cruise. I know that it's technically still hurricane season but the chances of a November hurricane in the Caribbean is fairly low. Appears that several of us will be on the 11/4/17 cruise!

 

[21stamps]

Thanks for everyone's input. I think I'll stay with the 11/4 cruise. I know that it's technically still hurricane season but the chances of a November hurricane in the Caribbean is fairly low. Appears that several of us will be on the 11/4/17 cruise!

If your decision is solely based on hurricane chances- you will (should) be fine with either.