June is the official start of the summer cruise season, which means warm temperatures on pretty much every Royal Caribbean ship you can sail on (outside of Alaska).
Have a cruise planned in June? This should provide you the important information for navigating a cruise this month.
June is when summer cruises get into full swing in Europe and Alaska. This means all the ships are in position to offer a full assortment of cruises this month.
Depending on where you live, school begins to let out for summer break during the month of June. This means as the month progresses, so do the crowds and demand for sailings.
If you're looking to get a deal on a cruise, your best is to look for a last-minute cruise deal for early June. Of course, that may be easier said than done, as available cabins may be limited.
Ships sailing in June 2023
Royal Caribbean's ships will be operating out of three primary markets: Alaska, Europe, and Caribbean.
Read more: Comparing the Royal Caribbean ships sailing in Alaska 2023
Summer is actually a off-peak time for cruises to the Caribbean. You will find far less ships sailing to the Caribbean because many vessels have been redeployed to Europe and Alaska. It's also as hot as it gets in the Caribbean during the summer.
The advantage of a summer cruise to the Caribbean is there are less ships overall to contend with, making for favorable conditions in the ports you will visit since there will be less passengers in port.
June weather on a cruise
June temperatures in the Caribbean typically range from about 78 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit in the day and 70 to 80 at night.
Expect water temperatures around 81 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
This means hot and humid conditions for a Caribbean cruise with very warm ocean temperatures as well.
Officially, the hurricane season begins on June first, but tropical storms don't usually get going until later in the season.
Read more: What to know about cruising during hurricane season in the Caribbean
Let's move over to Europe, where you will find the sunniest month of the cruise season. June is a fabulous time to take a Mediterranean cruise because of the warm, but not yet hot, temperatures that come later in the summer. On top of that, there are less crowds in June compared to next month.
June is also the time of year when the Mediterranean Sea is finally warm enough to swim, with an average water temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Read more: What is the best time to cruise the Mediterranean?
If your European cruise goes to Northern Europe, expect high temperatures in the low 60s, and night time temperatures in the low 50s.
In Alaska, expect the least rain of the year. This is the perfect month for outdoor shore excursions, such as hiking.
Read more: Best things to do on an Alaska cruise
The average temperature for an Alaska cruise are lows in the upper 40s and highs in the mid-60s Fahrenheit. Towards the end of June, you benefit from additional daylight, with up to 18 hours of sunlight.
You're going to need layers for this sort of weather, so it's important to pack for your Alaska cruise effectively.
Is June a good month to cruise?
June is a great month to take a cruise if you're sailing to either Alaska or Europe because of the fact it's not as busy as the rest of the summer.
You'll encounter warmer temperatures in June in Alaska without the higher rainfall chances that come in July. This is important to help reduce the risk of your Alaska shore excursions getting rained out.
Expect high temperatures around 60 degrees in Alaska in June. Plus, June is when the flowers start blooming again.
Equally beneficial to a June Alaska cruise are prices. While the price for an Alaska cruise in June will cost more than May, it's still going to be cheaper than a July Alaska cruise.
In fact, if you can cruise during the first two weeks of June, you'll find much better prices than the second half of the month.
Similarly, Europe in June is a time of year where you can enjoy a warm Mediterranean cruise without the big crowds that come by in July and August.
That being said, the price of a June cruise won't be cheap in Europe. Typically, the highest prices of the year for a Mediterranean cruise will peak in June through August.
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