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Any tips? I was thinking January but it was revealed to me that the cold fronts can make the water unbearable. I would love to go when it's less expensive, like in January, but also warm and tolerable at castaway cay and in the water especially!!!
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I think it's a bit more expensive than January but for the more likely guarantee of warmth it may be worth it!
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I've been twice in November. Both times the water at Castway Cay on the adults only beach was IMO too cold for swimming, but was fine at the family beach - because of the wind direction. I don't know if that just depends on the day or if it always that way in November.
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I've been twice in November. Both times the water at Castway Cay on the adults only beach was IMO too cold for swimming, but was fine at the family beach - because of the wind direction. I don't know if that just depends on the day or if it always that way in November.
Water temp is pretty important to me so I think november might be a no go for me
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something to keep in mind Cruise prices are very different then WDW prices and the price can change at any time. The further out you book a cruise the cheaper it can be. Sometimes though the price will fluctuate by the hour or less,if it's a popular one like the Hawaii cruises, Panama canal or transatlantics
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something to keep in mind Cruise prices are very different then WDW prices and the price can change at any time. The further out you book a cruise the cheaper it can be. Sometimes though the price will fluctuate by the hour or less,if it's a popular one like the Hawaii cruises, Panama canal or transatlantics
True. I will probably book one once I know scheduling etc so probably earlier than just a month in advance
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We cruised the week before Thanksgiving a few years ago and the weather was outstanding! In fact we still talk about how the water (at the adults only beach on Castaway Cay) felt warm, like bathwater. Granted, we come from So Cal and our ocean isn't known for being very warm...
True. I will probably book one once I know scheduling etc so probably earlier than just a month in advance
As PP indicated, cruise pricing works much differently. Prices are generally lowest when cruise dates are first released, which has been about 18-20 months lately. When you are booking just a few months in advance, you are likely paying more as cruise prices are "tiered" -- the more staterooms are booked, the price increases.
That said, slow cruising times like the fall and January or early February can remain relatively static pricing for months or very small prices increases. Popular cruise months and popular or special itineraries increase in price much more quickly.
If you will be waiting until just a few months prior to cruising, you may find a last minute *GT discount rate. These are usually fairly deeply discounted fares but carry a lot of restrictions such as pay-in-full at booking and no changes allowed; DCL will assign a cabin within a broad category of inside, oceanview or verandah. These fares typically are released after the regular PIF date so within 75 days of the cruise date.
To OP's original question...we haven't cruised in January but we have in February and found the weather and water quite comfortable. However, I think that can be relative to your usual regional temps -- we are from New England and therefore what we find warm enough for shorts, tee shirts, swimming may not be the same as someone who lives in a warmer climate and prefers 80+ temps for such things.
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I'll have to continue debating when to go. It seems like a tough decision! So many choices!
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