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Why October Is The Best Time To Take And Book A Cruise

Autumnal Foliage Colours & Northern Lights - Just a Few Reasons to Book That October Cruise

Travel experts have revealed why October is the best time of year to take a cruise holiday - and I Totally Agree

October is a great month to travel. Luxury cruise specialists at Panache Cruises have explained why holidaymakers should prioritise taking a cruise in October, and whilst time may be running out for 2023, it’s an excellent time to book for October 2024.

Whilst October provides the perfect combination of incredible scenery, mild weather, warm seas, fewer people and some incredible offers, it is also the perfect time to book a cruise regardless of the month of travel.

James Cole, Founder and Managing Director at Chorley based Panache Cruises explained:

“With the hot summer months behind us in the Northern Hemisphere and the warmer temperatures of spring still yet to arrive in the Southern Hemisphere, taking a cruise in October offers some golden opportunities to experience the best that cruising has to offer.

“Given that the main school holiday period is over, passenger numbers on-board are much lower and stateroom grade availability is normally much higher. This is especially true for accommodation grades which are popular with families or multi-generational groups such as interconnecting cabins or multi-bedroom suites.

“In Northern climes, the sea in early autumn is also at its warmest making it the perfect time for snorkelling and other forms of watersport. Seas are typically calm too and the comparatively small number of insects make for a comfortable and pleasant cruising experience.

“Whilst there are a great many cruise itineraries in October to choose from, there are some regions that really stand out. Cruising the Mediterranean in October can be glorious thanks to pleasant daily temperatures in the mid 20s (Centigrade).

“Autumn foliage cruises along the New England and Canadian coastlines in October can be breathtakingly beautiful with a range of itineraries to suit almost any budget. There is also a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights in October if you pick the right itinerary. Cruises to the North Cape of Norway make this a possibility before the weather gets too cold.

“South of the equator, the weather is getting warmer but the wet and muggy conditions of the Asian summer monsoon season are largely over. This makes for a great time to cruise around the Japanese archipelago. Further South, October is also the perfect time to visit the South Pacific islands and Hawaii.

“October is also a month when many of the world’s most famous festivals take place. Most of these incredible attractions can be experienced on a cruise. These include Germany’s Oktoberfest which is best explored on a Danube river cruise. October is also a popular month for some incredible festivals in Japan and Spain.

“After the peak summer months of July and August, cruise lines often cut prices dramatically on their October sailings to stimulate demand. Consequently, October can be one of the least expensive months to cruise. Given the many advantages of cruising at this time of year, some of the offers available at the moment represent incredible value.

“However, the promotions for October sailings often extend far beyond the end of the month. With the onset of Christmas and the associated retail spending which this encourages, cruise lines often release some remarkable promotions in October to boost bookings in the run up to the festive period.”

So if we’ve enticed you to take that last-minute October break, or convinced you to book for next Autumn, you can find out more about luxury cruising options in October at https://www.panachecruises.com

About Panache Cruises

Panache Cruises is one of the world’s leading luxury and ultra-luxury cruise retailers. Fully ATOL bonded and accredited with the CLIA (Cruise Line Industry Association), the company’s customers benefit from award winning customer service, total financial protection and one of the most generous loyalty programmes in the luxury cruise sector. Global cruise partners include Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Seabourn, Azamara and Explora Journeys.

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