Carnival ships cruise the Western Caribbean year-round. On a monthly basis or season has perks and drawbacks, and the ones will often be divided which months work best to cruise. There really isn' right or wrong answer; the answer depends upon each persons preferences.


High Season
Peak season for Carnival Caribbean cruises is from February to mid-April, late June to August and xmas and New Year's weeks. In line with Cruise Critic, "both the main teams of cruisers sailing in the peak season are families off from school and northerners seeking a getting rid of the cold."

The summer time is a great time for families traveling together, and lots of children's programs and activities take presctiption board. Carnival plans many festive events over the Christmas and New Year's weeks, driving them to a prime travel time. The leading downside of traveling during high season is the price; most Carnival cruises charges you full rate.

Low Season
Low season for Carnival Caribbean cruises--enough time when fewer individuals are booking cruises--is from late April to May and from September to early January, apart from holiday weeks. That is a fun time to go somewhere with Carnival because fares are sometimes reduced by big money, the ships are much less expensive crowded along with the variety of children aboard is greatly reduced.

Hurricane Season
June to November is hurricane season inside the Caribbean, using the highest risk being from August to November. You won't find many discounts from June to August as this can be a popular time for families traveling; however, after Labor Day, Carnival reduces prices. Vance Gulliksen, advertising manager for Carnival Cruise Lines, said in the 2006 USA Today article that while there is some risk traveling during months, the cruise line "has 1,300 voyages per yea r... few of these are counting hurricanes."

Regarding a hurricane or tropical storm watch, the ship's itinerary can change and guests will be taken up a safer port. Carnival will reimburse guests $20 to $25 each day per missed port, and guests will receive a credit for missed days or canceled cruises.