Pickels Posted June 19, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 19, 2009 We're thinking about a cruise in Europe for 2011. We are "summer-type-weather" cruisers and enjoy the warm weather; as you can tell from our past cruises. We though about Alaska, but, can't get wrapped around the colder temps. So, for all you experienced cruisers, what season suggestions would you make for taking a European cruise. Thanks in advance for your input. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbachief Posted June 19, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 19, 2009 We're thinking about a cruise in Europe for 2011. We are "summer-type-weather" cruisers and enjoy the warm weather; as you can tell from our past cruises. We though about Alaska, but, can't get wrapped around the colder temps. So, for all you experienced cruisers, what season suggestions would you make for taking a European cruise. Thanks in advance for your input. ;) If you call work it out, I think May is the best time. Weather is usually good and the crowds have not yet arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnIreland Posted June 19, 2009 #3 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Depends on the cruise. Greece and the Baltics are very different temperatures in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbachief Posted June 19, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Depends on the cruise. Greece and the Baltics are very different temperatures in May. True--I was talking about cruising in the Med. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb58 Posted June 19, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Around the 4th of July. No missiles planned for the Med.!!;) Otherwise, May/June would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnIreland Posted June 19, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2009 The med I would advise June, July or September. August would be baking , other months too cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinoman Posted June 20, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 20, 2009 My parents and I were in the Med cruise (Turkey, Greece, Rome) in May 2007 and the weather was mixed: we had excellent weather in Athen, Rome and Turkey but were greeted with heavy rainfalls when in Mykonos and Santorini: you can imagine how dissappointed we were. I think late May/early June would be a better time but still weather is unpredictable so better to get prepared for the worse - umbrealla, wind-stopper jacket, otherwise T-shirts and shorts are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunding Posted June 20, 2009 #8 Share Posted June 20, 2009 We're thinking about a cruise in Europe for 2011. We are "summer-type-weather" cruisers and enjoy the warm weather; as you can tell from our past cruises. We though about Alaska, but, can't get wrapped around the colder temps. So, for all you experienced cruisers, what season suggestions would you make for taking a European cruise. Thanks in advance for your input. ;) I would always opt for Autumn in Europe. Actually, I would opt for Autumn anywhere. Gorgeous, cooler (except for the odd day here and there), breezier. Rain doesn't bother me, so.... In fact, I love rain. Hey, you can always take a hot shower, you know what I mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJLVW Posted June 20, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 20, 2009 How about the Sea? How rough are they during this time frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeysgal Posted June 20, 2009 #10 Share Posted June 20, 2009 How about the Sea? How rough are they during this time frame? We just sailed the Western Med this past May. The sea was like glass. Felt between very little to no movement at all. We also had an aft cabin where I expected to feel movement stronger but no, it was absolutely fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprout76 Posted June 20, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 20, 2009 We're going the end of May 2011. I wanted it to be warmer (we too like warmer weather), but didn't want to get stuck with all the summer tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickels Posted June 22, 2009 Author #12 Share Posted June 22, 2009 We're going the end of May 2011. I wanted it to be warmer (we too like warmer weather), but didn't want to get stuck with all the summer tourists. How were you able to book an NCL cruise for May 2011 when their Web site only goes up to April 2011? :confused::confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprout76 Posted June 22, 2009 #13 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Sorry...guess I should have clarified a bit more...we're going to be booking for the end of May. I'm what my DH calls...uber efficient:D I like to have things planned out. So now I'm just patiently waiting until I can book it...I just already know when we're going. Sorry for the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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