Summer season’s excessive humidity is finest prevented on the Decrease Mississippi; the higher part and tributaries of the river are ultimate from July by means of September.
With solely brief sharp showers in its moist season (November to March) Hawaii is a year-round cruise vacation spot.
The Atlantic hurricane season usually runs from June by means of November. The Pacific hurricane season runs from Could 15 to November 30.
Well being and security
Verify the International Commonwealth and Growth Workplace (FCDO) Foreign Travel Advice website earlier than travelling and particularly in the event you’re planning a go to to Latin America first.
In US cities, the place crime is widespread, widespread sense applies; go away valuables on board.
Solely Covid vaccinated international residents can enter the USA; this rule will likely be scrapped on Could 11, 2023, nevertheless.
Professional ideas
North America is a continent of dramatic vistas, epic views and coastal metropolises. That is the place to splash out on a balcony cabin – particularly in Alaska or Hawaii. (Most small river ships have all-balcony cabins however test earlier than reserving).
Visiting Alaska or the Pacific Northwest? See the Rocky Mountains from the rails in an opulent domed automotive on board the Rocky Mountaineer or McKinley Explorer. Princess Cruises and HAL are the go-tos for rail and lodge extensions to Alaska’s Denali Nationwide Park and Wrangell–St Elias Nationwide Park.
Pair a cruise with a metropolis keep, reminiscent of San Francisco earlier than a Hawaii cruise, Vancouver or Seattle if visiting Alaska, New Orleans, Memphis or Chicago on a Mississippi cruise, or Boston and/or New York on a New England cruise. Most cruise strains supply extension packages.
Conscious of your footprint? Search for an LNG-fuelled or hybrid vessel, reminiscent of these utilized by Hurtigruten and Explora. Explora’s new ships function inside RINA Dolphin noise limits and use shore-power plug-ins. Holland America Line has Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification and serves solely contemporary, licensed sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood on board.
You’ll spend extra time outdoor than in museums and galleries. Pack for strolling, biking, solar and wind.
E book effectively forward for Alaska – particularly in order for you a specific cabin or require a household room.
Ten nice North America cruises to e book now
New England
Expertise New England’s fiery fall colors, watch abridged performs carried out by actors from Royal Shakespeare Firm and discover the Canadian cities of Sept-iles, Halifax and Saguenay on a New England to Canada cruise with Cunard. Departs New York on September 29. Seven nights from £849pp.
There’s no single complement on this cruise from Vancouver to San Diego on one among Hurtigruten’s hybrid-powered expedition ships. Admire large redwood bushes, take within the sub-alpine splendour of Hurricane Ridge in Olympic Nationwide Park and look out for Roosevelt elk and black bears. 9 days from £2,301pp departing on September 22, 2023.
Hawaii
A ten-night cruise-and-stay vacation to Hawaii together with a three-night resort keep in Honolulu, a tour of Pearl Harbour and 7 nights on NCL’s Pride of America visiting Maui, Huge Island and Kauai prices from £3,995pp departing September by means of November and together with flights from London, Manchester or Glasgow (0800 316 0194).
Alaska
Take the kids to see glaciers, look out for whales and have a go at gold panning on an Alaskan cruise with Disney Wonder. Three Alaskan itineraries name at Icy Strait Level, the place there’s zip lining above the treetops. From £2,491 per particular person based mostly on two adults and two youngsters (aged 3-12) sharing and departing Vancouver on Could 20, 2023. Consists of flights and one night time on the Fairmont Vancouver Airport resort (0800 169 0742).
Nice Lakes
See all 5 Nice Lakes on Viking’s 15-day Nice Lakes Assortment cruise. Viking Octanis sails from Toronto to Minnesota and visits Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Mackinac Island, Georgian Bay and Thunder Bay. From £11,095pp for a July 2023 departure and together with flights (0800 319 66 60).
Nice United States
This Great United States cruise is a primary. The 60-day vacation visits the Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton nationwide parks, takes in fall foliage on the Hudson river, explores the Columbia and Snake Rivers in Oregon and Washington State, sails from Minnesota to the Mississippi (1,393 miles) and visits Boston, New Orleans, New York and extra. Departs August 14, 2024. From £42,198 together with excursions and flights and motels between cruise segments. (0800 021 3172).
Transatlantic
A Transatlantic Cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas departing on November 12, prices £581 per particular person (or £1,012 fly-cruise) and calls at Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Grand Bahama and Fort Lauderdale in Florida. The transatlantic crossing takes seven days (0808 239 4957).