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[@TheRecon1a]

Don't give away our cruise secrets we always sail last week November first week of December. Cheaper prices cooler weather and calmer seas.

[@JJCruise]

Sorry! 😅 😉

[@ginacendejas7255]

I totally agree with the traveling months you mentioned. We cruised right after Thanksgiving into December. It was wonderful! 😊

[@amybrock2592]

I haven't cruised in July and August in the Caribbean and your video makes it clear I shouldn't! :) Weather (and heat) are always an issue at that time of year. I'm glad cruising with kids is no longer an issue for us, and we can pick our cruises during non-school vacation weeks. We loved our August trips to Alaska and Norway!

[@sherrjo]

There are no vacation weeks where schools are in. We've booked Jewel for September 29th sailing. There can't be many schools out already end Sept. Or so we thought. However..... our facebook group for this sailing is full of people with kids of all ages. Not sure if they are all homeschooled but there are a lot. Many more than I would have thought.

[@qudiva]

Is anybody else struck by the irony that one of the most expensive times of years gives one of the worst experiences?

[@robertbarberis1266]

Gentlemen: What did you expect? Cruising in August, eating alfresco, School break! I live in Florida, and I know heat. This was not really the ship's fault - it's a premium ship but, I'm sorry, your choices were wrong.

[@GaryVC]

Weather is critical to a pleasurable cruise. You make that point very well

[@Luna12136]

Ive always cruised off season. I’ve never wanted to cruise during hurricane season, or during the summer when there’s a lot of people and kids. Cruise when you can just have fun and be safe. If you are going to cruise during the summer, stay hydrated, wear sun block and take breaks from the heat.

[@SportsBoss999]

That was some very good advice! Being new to cruising, I always wondered about the various elements you talked about. Thankfully, we decided to book our 1st cruise in mid-to-late October, which should help with the extreme weather conditions. Great video! I really learned a lot! Thank you.

[@pcyopick]

Sounds like the complainers did zero research before booking. News flash. It's hot in the summer in the Caribbean. News flash #2, all cruises are packed

[@AlexBrandon.]

I live on the gulf coast of Florida near Clearwater, I walked out of my house today and got hit in the face with the humidity which raises the feels like temperatures to well over 100 degrees in the sun. July and August are the two worst months of the year to be in this part of the world.

[@mimikarenbryant7325]

1. Will only cruise Caribbean in late fall & winter. 2. Will eat indoors if cruising when outdoors is hot! 3. Will avoid cruising at peak times such as school break time. 4. Will avoid being outside on extremely hot days and use sunscreen if have to be out. 5. Will carefully consider season and possibility of bad weather and related "what ifs." Will have adequate insurance that covers weather related situations. 6. Will cruise Europe in summer but avoid AUGUST which is month many Europeans also vacation.

[@Prodrive1]

Never ever holiday in August. Golden rule

[@fshepinc]

Guys, I really enjoy your channel, but this one was a bit unfair. It gives the impression before you watch it that people were dissatisfied with the ship or the cruise line. Something wrong with the food… When you travel at the end of the summer, you should expect sky-high temperatures and rain.

[@grannyoffive1313]

I totally agree… I thought this video was going to be more about the Beyond than about the weather… My husband and I definitely prefer the solstice class ships… Glad we tried the Beyond but probably would not go back on the edge class ship… Nice that we all have choices to make🚢

[@lw3158]

And that is as they intended it to be, called clickbait! I stop it very soon into because they do this a LOT!!

[@mssarahc4085]

@@lw3158 don’t watch them , instead of Complaining on them, I think they are a Very Honest Couple, I would never go on a Cruise at all, But that’s way to many people,

[@sicplano]

It was 100+ F here in Dallas the past weeks so low 90s with a Caribbean breeze sounds nice. The crowds on the other hand is why we usually opt for Oct/Nov.

[@dawncrossland3028]

Yes!! Amarillo Hit 107• Twice in the first week of August! 80’s Sound Great to me!!

[@helgadiaz2829]

We will and have cruised summer, winter and during hurricane season. Whenever we can get away we will! Thanks for another great video

[@SusanRaskind]

Celebrity is our cruise line of choice - I've done 25+ cruises on this line. We love the Edge class ships. I also live 30 minutes from the Ft Lauderdale port. What do people expect when they book a southern Caribbean cruise in the middle of summer? People need to do their homework - it's HOT! You don't want hot weather then go north up to Canada or northern Europe. You don't want crowded ships then don't go during summer vacation time. I have no pity for these people. I'm also a travel agent and would warn my clients about summer cruising in the Caribbean.

[@thestooges333]

A lot of people never went to school and took Geography classes . It’s obvious they don’t know the closer to the equator you get the hotter it is.

[@NFNJP]

We did Amsterdam and Norway in the beginning of the Summer and loved it.

[@danakruse7325]

It’s always good to see you. Once again good advise for newbie cruisers.

[@raymondsaladar6210]

High Peak Hurricane season is from August till September. Yes, the summer in Florida is brutal.

[@maryannpiccirilli454]

No summer cruises for us😉. Too hot, $$$$ and too many kids😳. We are doing September and October and hope the weather behaves

[@barrygleen2042]

I am at TA with 60 cruises under my belt. I just got off the enchanted princess and I agree with everything you said. The heat was agonizing every day and I have never seen such crowds it was horrible. Your listeners must understand this is not a diss on the Beyond which I idolize like a religion. It is the idea of sailing In the summer no matter what the line.

[@seattlexb79]

My husband and I almost ALWAYS try and get a trip warm weather trip in during the first 2-3 weeks of December (Mexican Riviera/Sea of Cortez) - for the same reasons you mentioned. Fewer crowds, fairly decent pricing, and for us -- fewer kiddos! It really is a great time to travel, plus your coworkers will be happy to take the weeks around Christmas off and cover you earlier in the month!

[@janeknopfmacher1297]

Most of these sound like general reasons not to cruise in the summer, not specifically on Celebrity Beyond. People have the option to choose when and where they cruise, so, I chock this up to 'lessons learned'.

[@jamesmarz3665]

Just got off the Beyond at the end of June. It was the President’s Cruise and Celebrity did it up royally. Great time, good pricing. We usually don’t sail in the summer (except Europe), but really enjoyed this one. Generally agree with y’all about summer sailings. Glad you guys are OK. Keep up the good work.

[@nisaj5736]

We cruise from December through May. We live in Florida, so we know what the weather is like in the Caribbean in the summer.. 🔥

[@gatorbat6546]

I live in Florida so all those reasons I already experience here so a summer Caribbean cruise is not much different..lol

[@JJCruise]

lol true!

[@iammedusa2600]

totally agree. Also, as a former travel agent, I'll just enjoy the ship when everyone else goes ashore. Just to veg out and relax, no cooking, no phone calls, spa days.

[@Sweetie4117]

Hi! Jordan I was on the same cruise with you !! Summer cruise is good for me because my birthday is in August !! It was definitely very hot especially in Grand Cayman it felt like 112 degrees. It was my first time sailing on Celebrity beyond and I had a blast ! So would I sail again in August yessss!!!

[@neresq]

Hi guys!!! DH and I have been full-time resident of South Florida for the past 43 years and frequent cruisers for the last 34 of those years. Have never, and will never, take a summer Caribbean cruise! Too hot, too expensive, too crowded, too many kids. And, for us, "summer" also includes September because it is still beastly hot and humid, and usually the worst month of hurricane season. We also try to avoid Xmas/New Years and Spring Break Caribbean cruises because they are very expensive, very crowded and also have too many kids. By contrast, almost every year we take a Caribbean cruise either in November or during the first two weeks of December. We also take lots of long shoulder season cruises, including many transatlantic and transpacific cruises, in the spring and fall.

[@FraserAtSea]

That room you're in with the sloped window is absolutely GORGEOUS - love that! It's a real shame to hear this cruise doesn't seem to be delivering...

[@Supermoni22]

Hey Jordan! Yep, I will never, ever sail in July nor August ever again. I got severely sunburned, and it was way too hot. Much love to you and Jared, and see y’all next year ❤

[@ruthwoody9993]

We live in Florida, we don't normally even camp in the motorhome during July and August. We normally cruise Oct. thru Feb.

[@crrizello5157]

I love your videos, as you share the good and the bad. I want to go to the Caribbean but will avoid the hurricane season. I don't mind heat. Thanks for the tip about best times to cruise this area.

[@Shakespearelover1717]

The time to cruise the Caribbean is in the winter months. Period. No rain, no humidity, and most importantly no threat of hurricanes!!!

[@iammedusa2600]

When I was a yound travel agent centuries ago, I was on a cruise when Hugo decided to bless us with his presence. We were asked to take our high heels off, hold on and have fun. We did. (We also went west at high speed).

[@willamfarmer1317]

We always cruise in October and March. Not as warm. We live in South Mississippi so summers are brutal so we enjoy cooler weather. Love the channel guys happy sailing

[@sircharlesmormont9300]

Meanwhile, I thrive in the heat and hate cold gusts of AC constantly blasting me. This sounds like heaven. I have less love for crowds, though. A private balcony to get away from the crush is a must.

[@brettswartz4382]

We've only ever cruised in the Caribbean in January, February and early March. I love going someplace tropical in the dead of winter. But you are absolutely about cruising in Alaska in the summer. We went two years ago (in August) and had a great time.

[@lauriequinn3487]

Thanks for the advice. I hate hate hate being overly hot as soon as you said that, even the inside of the ship was hot at times that’s a no go for me!

[@joleighva]

Just cruised the Caribbean in July for the first time and would not do it again. It was way too hot! I nearly passed out just trying to get back to the Wonder from Coco Cay! I will say that Wonder didn’t feel full (we sailed at 137% capacity) until you needed an elevator at busy times, or when trying to enter the MDR for My Time. We have a child in middle school and usually cruise Spring Break, but friends were going in July. If you HAVE to cruise in the summer, esp the Caribbean, go as early as you can. Late May or in June. Don’t wait for the heat of July or August!

[@dlgregory35]

no such thing as 137% capacity 100% is as far as it goes.

[@dakotaz11]

@@dlgregory35if you bring 2 kids with 2 adults in the same cabin, that is considered 200% capacity for that cabin. A full cabin is 2 people. So it is absolutely possible to have greater than 100% ship-wide.

[@AnnmarieNaimo]

We are on Utopia of the Seas the first week of December, glad to hear you say it’s one of the best times to cruise the Caribbean 😃⚓️

[@JJCruise]

Yes! Enjoy your cruise! 🚢

[@joeln6861]

Cruise about every other year, always in summer as I work in a school and the kids have off. It is always more crowded, hotter, and the weather is a risk, but we have also been at Disneyworld when a hurricane went by too, so any Caribbean vacation is a risk with weather and will be more crowded in the summer. Did Alaska last year, and the weather was great, but Alaska is always more pricey, especially in the flights. In short, if you vacation in the summer in the Caribbean, be ready for heat, crowds, risky weather, and pay up! I can't wait to retire and when the kids are out of the house to cruise in October/November!

[@kathrynr5026]

We never travel beyond 3 hours by car during hurricane season. Living in South Florida has taught us to stay close to home.

[@susantownsend8397]

We have almost never cruised in summer for the reasons you listed. January is perfect.

[@lisat6872]

YES, did the southern Caribbean last Dec. and Dec. 2024 is Panama Canal! Love you guys! Just subscribed.

[@mitchmorrow1548]

Years ago, I went to Disneyworld around July 4th with my brother, sister in law and niece and nephew. I learned then about the extreme sun and heat. I learned my lesson and won't do a Caribbean cruise or do a themepark at this time of year.

[@loriwelln7321]

June, July, August is a no go for us because ships are sold out. One was 133% capacity a few weeks ago.

[@wallacehelin3384]

Your take on Caribbean cruise timing is 100% spot on. I’m on princess for western Caribbean first two weeks in November. I paid absolute dirt.

[@alvalantine]

Just did Norwegian Jewel in Alaska food was not very good.

[@fredfolson5355]

The heat is a part of my vacations. I'm from Atlanta and I can't stand cold weather; I need evening temps above 70 and day time temps above 85 (at least) to really feel like I'm on vacation. When the temps fall below 60, I don't even want to be outside.

[@michelledoucet628]

Sailed the Med on the Beyond Sept. 2022. Although very hot in ports, the ship was cool as expected. Glad we didn't have that capacity of crowd. Loved the ship and would go again in a heartbeat

[@arnitapalmer4886]

I learned to cruise years ago during the winter months usually after Hurricane season November and December. Less crowded and cooler months or January-March.

[@mmc9828]

We rarely travel in the summer. We live in Arizona so the last thing we want is more heat! Our favorite time to travel is Spring, Fall and Winter. We have a cruise planned in Oct - New York through New England to Halifax and back. Also leaving the U.S. on Christmas Eve for London. Those are our kind of trips!!

[@nikiw.]

Yep. I would say anything between second week of June to Labor Day in the US would be either too hot or too packed with people. Shoulder seasons are a great time to cruise imo. Weather isn’t too extreme one way or the other and a lot less crowded. And usually a cheaper

[@virnataijeronyager7741]

Doing Iceland and Norway next month and excited about it. We’ve done Spain, Rome and Greece In the summers before and twice I thought I was going to pass out from the heat. I’ve most definitely learned my lesson.

[@toddh5174]

Only cruised once in the summer in our 30 cruise plus history. Only reason was an April cruise on Empress of the Seas was cancelled for extended drydock and rebooked at the same price later on. Have to add January cruises can be decent priced also. Most have been the first 2 weeks of December though. Don't let the secret out ..😅

[@jamiewillhite6355]

Great seeing you. I cruise to enjoy new places. I appreciate you talking about the weather! Being prepared makes a great trip!

[@tduck828]

I love cruising late jan/early Feb. I'm in midwest, it breaks up winter (plus warm weather is GREAT). ALSOOOO kids are in school so not dealing with lots of them ...weather is always great.

[@Melbert30]

Never sailing the Caribbean in summer, I don’t like vacationing on the surface of the sun 😂. We like the week before Thanksgiving or in January. I agree with your summer cruise recommendations! We did Alaska the end of May and the weather was great, only rained a bit one day.

[@admranger]

Agree on Norway. Beautiful people and a beautiful country. We went last year for a 9 night cruise and fell in love. This year? 20 nights. There's getting to be more and more pushback on cruising there, but not nearly as much as Amsterdam (hot mess).

[@SeasTheWorld]

Yeah, summer is the worst time to sail the Caribbean for ALL these reasons--on any ship! But give me Eclass, ANY time--and I'm good!!!

[@mkejake6673]

Just did a family cruise this past week. I think I saw you two in FLL on 8/10 going the opposite direction of me. This was the only week that worked with my kids and all of our schedules. I prefer winter cruising by far but had to take what I could get for my kids first time. Next year maybe we'll do Alaska in July. Great video as always.

[@user-kh8oi5xr1d]

It is really important to research the weather of your ports for each season regardless of where you are going. Heat and an afternoon showers are pretty common for Caribbean in summer.

[@nascarmadman]

We had been on 4 'basic' cruises on 4 'basic' (maybe not HAL?) cruise lines from 1997 thru 2008 (plus one luxury cruise). Then we repeated one in 2022 and a new one in 2023. I'm throwing out the luxury one. We actually repeated on Carnival in 2022 simply because FiL wanted to do Bermuda and they had the best timeline for us. I will NEVER book ANY of them but HAL (in fact we are doing a P Canal on HAL soon hoping they will be our "Forever Line". Cruise one was on defunct Majesty. It was a 2 nighter - a good intro cruise. If they were around today, might even book them again. HAL to Alaska. Carnival's former smoke free Paradise Western Caribbean. RCL trans-Atlantic reposition. Then we skip ahead to the Carnival Bermuda and then NCL Med. RCL was a cheap balcony (again reposition) but they had NOTHING new to do during the day when we had FIVE straight days at see. The HAL Alaska had a TON of new stuff to do - the converted the atrium into a miniature golf course using Kleenex boxes, low ball bar glasses etc! VERY CREATIVE!. So hoping HAL comes through again and will be our 'Forever Line'. It might not play out. BUT (and they weren't especially BAD? but not our first HAL) so I doubt I will ever book Carnival, RCL nor NCL AGAIN!

[@rallegra]

Ooo I like your new opening music and shots.

[@davidlodato9276]

Due to our kids' schedules with activities and sports, we always had to take ur family vacations in August. I expect hot weather that time of year but the crowds always added to the negative side. Air Conditioning not working would really put a damper on things. Now that the kids are in college, we booked our cruise for January. It was less expensive and I am looking forward to it! Before kids I always sailed in October and November.

[@andie_stl]

Our wedding anniversary is December 11th, and it's always the perfect time to go to the Caribbean! This year, we are sailing Utopia and are really looking forward to it!

[@robingreenberg828]

It's a bummer there were so many weather related issues but Captain Kate is a fantastic Captain.

[@dorothygiunta8519]

Just got off the Beyond and even though it was very hot, we had a great cruise. (Seen you on the ship!).

[@oboydjr]

Very interesting. We were onboard August 4-10th with a group of 15 other people. Most of us really enjoyed it. Only complaints were the ship was pretty noisy for a Celebrity cruise.

[@robbinallison938]

I cruised the southern caribbean this past April. It was way more hot than I thought it would be. Can't imagine being there in the summer.

[@andreas4268]

Hi I enjoy cruising but no way in the summer months! I agree with your time frames. I take time to research weather etc as well before booking. Thanks JJ cruise ❤

[@toniauciello8333]

Great video. I don't cruise in the summer. Mostly nov and the first two weeks in December like you mentioned

[@susanstronach7852]

You’ve just described cruise season in Australia. We only get ships here during Northern Hemisphere winter. It’s our hottest time of year and cyclone season. Ships are packed. A challenge to get a seat in a bar. South Pacific and Queensland are hot and humid from October to March. 🔥🥵.

[@hereyago]

I LOVED the Ascent! Can't wait to sail Beyond in September

[@cindimoya1234]

I Cruise Caribbean in Winter and Alaska in summer. Love it.

[@iriswagstaff]

I sailed the Ascent in March and will be on the Beyond in October. I typically don't cruise the Caribbean in the summer. I usually cruise from October to May.

[@elainecoppedge5188]

We went on the Beyond in March. It was hot in areas then as well, like the casino, the areas around the elevators and the elevators, and the place they held Deal or no Deal. Our room was ok.

[@gokendra1]

We were on the Beyond with you the first week (ABC) The heat was intense, but it wouldn't stop me. But I will say this is the first cruise out of 19 that I never needed a sweater in the public areas. It was warm!

[@annettebrowder1707]

I cruise quite a bit for quite a long time. I have only sailed in November through April. I guess I figured it out almost twenty years ago!

[@allynwillard7837]

We cruised on the Celebrity Beyond in November/December 2023 on a similar itinerary to yours and thoroughly enjoyed the ports. However, it was the ship that would likely prevent us from booking it again. We normally cruise on Royal Caribbean (Diamond Plus level) and we found ourselves comparing the experience on the Beyond to Royal Caribbean ships and coming in second. We found the dining not up to what we were used to, especially in the buffet. The internet was slower than Royal Caribbean unless you upgraded to a premium package. We found we liked the entertainment on Royal Caribbean better. The number 1 thing that we didn't like was that it was impossible to get an outside view from the front of the ship unless you were a suite guest! For these reasons, we would think twice before booking an Edge Class ship again.

[@michaelgaj4477]

We’ve been cruising since 2009. We would never book a cruise in July or August to the Caribbean. We have a cruise on the Celebrity Ascent on January 5th 2025 to St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Puerto Plata. Hoping the weather will cooperate. Never cruised in January before. It was a pleasure meeting you guys on the Vloggers Cruise aboard the NCL Breakaway.

[@aaronhorenstein7501]

My wife, daughter, and I just debarked the Mardi Gras (we met you on that ship's inaugural cruise). The ship was extremely overcrowded, and, in my opinion, the overall service level was quite poor. For example, after waiting for over 11 hours for an extension cord for my CPAP machine, during which time I made two requests, I had to spend about 20 minutes at Guest Services, after 1:00 AM, waiting for the night supervisor to bring me a cord. Carnival had better reverse its downward spiral.

[@davewilson7255]

We were made to sail on the Mardi Gras because our ship had mechanical issues. Same--it was mobbed. We did not enjoy as much as the smaller ships. It was mobbed, however, because the other ship couldn't sail, so they put a bunch of us on Mardi Gras. We were assigned a Havana room, and we were excited--it was at the front of the ship! However, when we looked out the window, we could not see the ocean. We saw where the crew partied at night. It was disappointing, but we did not let it ruin our vacation. Sometimes cruising is perfect; sometimes it isn't. We make the best of it. We loved the main stage and the overall design of the ship, but we decided we would book on smaller ships going forward. Happy cruising!

[@ScottLara]

Great tip about best travel dates!

[@Cruisinjules]

Good points- I just did my first (and possibly last) cruise in July. As you mentioned, the ship was packed, as were the ports of call.

[@laurensweeny4513]

Heat and weird sunburn places; My hair part, tops of ears ,tops of feet got blistered. Seems I did not slather enough sunscreen on those areas. I pity those ladies who got hair braids in port, so much exposed scalp to burn !

[@iliwwjd]

Done that when my kids were in school. Now, it's definitely off system. December is great and less expensive, except if you are doing Christmas or NY time periods. I lived in Florida, now living in San Antonio. Definitely not doing summers or spring break, because of the crowds.

[@jlawrence0181]

I have Southern Caribbean cruises booked in early December (Eurodam), mid-March (Regal) and in early April (Carnival Magic). It is a great escape from the desert to a desert island. I am not using Celebrity as the fares are significantly higher. I looked at the Silhouette's April 28th sailing but it was too late in the season.

[@christineshields1714]

We cruise out of Galveston frequently. We no longer have to travel with children, so we avoid those times of the year when children are out of school. Regardless of where we are cruising, we try to travel during the shoulder seasons.

[@charmaineholland6669]

Yep remember Metin y’all,on the Beyond. Going on Ascent next year

[@nancydaley9646]

When it's in the 80s we are back to jeans, boots, and vests. Signed, Austin TX.

[@Aust-NZ-SPandtheworld]

Hurricanes occur during the low season, specifically from June 1 to November 30. The risk peaks in August and September and occasionally extends into October and even November. Travel companies generally advise against going to the Caribbean during these months.

[@and0069]

Hey guys a bit over the top, celebrity beyond and ascent are brilliant ships! Some people has to research destinations and weather to avoid disappointment 😊

[@ochenhetree]

That’s a cold temperature compared to Thailand ever felt 135 f

[@LynnetteCox]

I totally agree about not cruising on the Celebrity Beyond again. We went in June 2024 and not enough to do, the ports were duds and it was hot plus rain.

[@jlawrence0181]

The first two weeks in January is also a great time to cruise the Caribbean.

[@philkhk]

True about the summer crowds, Hurricanes, but Alaska's excursions are a lot more expensive and often since those ports are just small towns, there are much to do at the port if not joining excursions. Also for travelers who live at the north with cold and snow in winter, we rather don't want to see snow again in August, we see them near 5 months out of a year. lol

[@TinaLee2042]

Off my agenda - I live in FL and hate the heat here already. I will add that we’ve sailed the first sailing after New Years a few times and it’s usually great - even though the crew is exhausted!!

[@gwenbrownlee5854]

The first week in December is my favorite time to go!

[@michaelalbert5518]

90 degrees, sign me up!!!! In San Antonio, TX we are having 14 days of 100+ days

[@steveknerr7588]

I just finished an ABC islands cruise today. It was indeed hot. But the ABC islands are nearly on the equator. They're always hot! That said, they're the nicest islands in the Caribbean. Hurricanes were a concern, but did not impact this sailing. However, the one that followed had the itinerary changed due to potential storm Ernesto. I was surprised by the number of kids and first time sailors on this ship. Royal Caribbean is a great line for families, but Rhapsody of the Seas lacks the toys that make Royal famous. I suspect that lots of families on Puerto Rico decided to try cruising before school starts next week. The ship is home port in San Juan PR and it's cheap, so they went. I hope they weren't too disappointed

[@Shann518]

I'm from Louisiana, so 80 degrees in August would be paradise!

[@GuanacoDeCali75]

As a travel advisor I agree I never advise to take a summer cruise to Carribean unless someone really wants it and knows the expectations that come with it. Also Alaska, Northern Europe are good options and even North Eastern Canada.

[@JJCruise]

Absolutely! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🥳

[@tnrodgers]

We really sail the Caribbean in the summer. We like the post Thanksgiving / pre-Christmas cruise. We are on Rhapsody OTS in December.

[@tomconner2326]

Summer cruising means Canada-New England for me. The Canadians are so friendly and since you are on the Saint Lawrence there is little chance of turbulence.