Expert: Linda - 2/16/2006

Question
Hi Linda, If I took a cruise from Miami to East & West Carribean in March, what sort of weather/temperatures would I be likely to get please ? Kevin Redding, England, UK.

Answer
Kevin, the temperatures are mild for the most part in March, low to mid 80's.  For you in the UK, it will be quite warm.  It is before hurricane season and not in the rainy season.  You should have great weather on either the Eastern or Western caribbean.  Of course, there is always the chance of a freak storm like we had last week in Florida, but even then St. Thomas was 72 degrees.  When booking in March, be sure to ask your travel agent to check spring break weeks as many college students are taking cruises, more on the 4-5 day cruises, less on the 7 days, but still a lot take a cruise.  Least likely for spring break crowd would be Celebrity, Holland America, Costa, Mediterranean Shipping Lines, Radisson and Princess.  Most likely are Royal Caribbean and Carnival.

You'll have a great time, ask away if you have more questions Kevin.

Linda