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Your Cruise Calendar Where to go and when Often half the problem when choosing where to go on your next cruise holiday is deciding what time of year to go and why. This is especially true if you have a particular reason for visiting such as wanting to witness natural phenomena, to seek out wildlife or simply to make the most of good weather.
JANUARY - FEBRUARY It’s hard to beat a journey to Antarctica in January, especially if seeing cute little penguin chicks is top of your list! Seabirds and seals are also very active this time of year, whilst moving on to February, you are most likely to see humpbacks, sperm whales and orca. Expedition cruises only sail between November and March and you will need to book well in advance!
We have outlined some of the destinations you may like to consider for each month of the year below – this is not an exhaustive list of course and there is plenty of room for manouvere depending on what it is you would like to do when you get there.
spectacular tulip gardens in the worldfamous Keukenhof Gardens. Whilst the tulips are at their peak in mid-April, visiting slightly earlier will help you avoid most of the heaviest crowds. March is also a popular month to visit India and take part in the worldfamous Holi Festival – a colourful and very popular festival that both natives and tourists can get involved in. Here, you can celebrate amongst elephants and local families as Spring is welcomed all around you.
A trip to the Caribbean and South America at the turn of the year is a great way to kick off the next 12 months in style. Indeed from November-March you will enjoy warm temperatures allowing you to make the most of sightseeing and outdoor activities. Whilst the Caribbean can be very busy this time of year, you will have the benefit of LOTS of cruise lines to choose from as many of them will be positioned here for the season.
April is the perfect time to visit Japan whilst it is in full Cherry Blossom bloom. These world famous flowers line the streets as far as the eye can see – perfect for photographers who wish to capture this beautiful, natural sight. The weather too is lovely and warm without being too hot to bear, so you can fit in plenty of sightseeing in comfort.
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Springtime, otherwise known as ‘Tulip Time’ is the perfect time to visit Holland and Belgium and admire the
Europe in general really starts to heat up from May, and this is a great month to visit ahead of the mid-
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Summer crowds. Whether you choose to sail the Dalmatian Coast and visit destinations such as Dubrovnik and Kotor, or decide to take a tour to France’s wine regions; pleasant temperatures and stunning scenery await. Warmer sea temperatures are also sure to tempt you to try out a spot of kayaking or snorkeling, a great way to explore your destination from a different perspective.
JUNE Visiting the Amazon in Peru during ‘Low water season’, which starts in June and lasts through to November, will enable you to get off the beaten track and into the Jungle. The trails are accessible once the water retreats, mosquitoes are at their lowest levels and you are likely to spot a larger number of birds too. If monkeys are your thing however and you wish to experience some of the Amazon’s smaller canals and tributaries, high water season will offer you these opportunities – just be sure to bring your waterproofs as December to May is wetter and cooler during this season.