Cruises in November 2027: where to go and what to expect
November is quiet and good value before the holiday peak: the Caribbean calms down as hurricane season ends, the Mexican Riviera and Hawaii are in season, and fall repositioning cruises pass through the Panama Canal. Thanksgiving week (November 25, 2027) is the exception.
Book it if
- You want the Caribbean or Mexico at fair prices.
- A fall repositioning cruise appeals.
- You're planning a Thanksgiving trip and can book early.
Skip it if
- You want Europe at its best.
- Thanksgiving week is your only option and price matters.
- You want Alaska.
Where to cruise in November 2027
No region is at its yearly best in November, but the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii are all in season and cheaper than they will be in December. Each region below links to its full guide, with the lines that sail there and the ports they leave from. Ratings follow the “best time to go” advice in our destination guides.
Also in season
- The CaribbeanCalmer again, with fair prices until the holidays.From $69 per personChecked October 2026
- HawaiiMain season for mainland round trips.From $598 per personChecked October 2026
- MexicoMexican Riviera season in full swing; fewer storms.From $459 per personChecked October 2026
Possible, with trade-offs
- Mediterranean and EuropeA few ships stay in the western Med and Canaries; rain and short days.Fares change daily; check current prices
- Panama CanalFall repositioning; wet season ends in December.Fares change daily; check current prices
Holidays and school breaks
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 25, 2027. Thanksgiving-week sailings sell out and cost more than the rest of the month, though less than Christmas week; our Christmas and New Year cruise guide compares the two. Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11. The first three weeks of the month are school-term weeks, so few children are aboard and fares are lower than in the holiday weeks.
The Caribbean in November
November is a good month for the Caribbean: calmer than the fall, with fair prices until the holidays. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs to November 30, but NOAA’s National Hurricane Center puts most activity between mid-August and mid-October, so the risk in November is low and falling. A late storm can still swap a port.
Ships that spent the summer in Europe and Alaska are back in the region. From San Juan, Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy sail 5- to 7-night Southern and Eastern Caribbean trips in fall 2027. On the East Coast, Carnival Miracle joins Carnival Pride in Baltimore from November 20, 2027.
Mexico, Hawaii and the Panama Canal
The Mexican Riviera season is in full swing in November, and Mexico is heading into its dry season. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season also ends on November 30, and NOAA says most of its storms occur between late June and early October. Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady sails 7-night Mexican Riviera trips from Los Angeles in November 2027, and Disney sails Baja and Mexican Riviera trips from San Diego in fall 2027.
Hawaii round trips from the West Coast are in their main season. November is the first month of humpback whale season, which NOAA’s marine sanctuary dates from November through April. It is also the start of the wetter half of the year, mostly on the windward sides of the islands.
Fall repositioning cruises use the Panama Canal from September to November. They are good value per night, but it’s still the wet season in Panama. Virgin Voyages has an adults-only full transit on Brilliant Lady between Los Angeles and Miami in November 2027.
Bermuda and the Mediterranean in November
A cruise to Bermuda in November is possible but late. The island’s cruise season runs from spring to November, and few ships are left by then. Go To Bermuda gives November averages of 75°F in the air and 72°F in the water, down from 80°F and 78°F in October. That is sightseeing weather more than beach weather, and the crossing from the Northeast can be rough.
The Mediterranean season has mostly ended. A few ships stay in the western Mediterranean and the Canary Islands, and Princess keeps ships in Europe until November 2027. Expect rain and short days, and far fewer people at the big sights. What to wear on a Mediterranean cruise in November: layers, a waterproof jacket, closed shoes with grip for wet cobbles, and one warmer layer for evenings on deck. Leave the beach kit at home.
Disney and Carnival cruises in November 2027
Disney Cruise Line switches from Halloween to its Very Merrytime sailings in November and December 2027, with holiday decorations, a tree lighting and Santa. Our Disney 2027 guide lists where each ship is based.
Carnival sails year round from most of its home ports, so the choice in November is mostly Caribbean, Bahamas and short Baja trips. Its fares are usually among the lowest of the big lines.
Sample November 2027 sailings
| Departs | Line and ship | Nights | Itinerary | From | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2027 | Holland America Line, Nieuw Amsterdam | 15 | 15 Night South America Cruise (from San Antonio, Santiago, Chile) | $1,564 | Check price |
| Nov 3, 2027 | Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Prima | 10 | 10 Night Southern Caribbean (from New York, New York) | $1,529 | Check price |
| Nov 5, 2027 | Royal Caribbean, Ovation of the Seas | 3 | 3 Night Los Angeles To Vancouver Cruise (from Los Angeles, California) | $128 | Check price |
| Nov 6, 2027 | Virgin Voyages, Brilliant Lady | 7 | Mexican Riviera & Cabo Overnight (from Los Angeles, California) | $459 | Check price |
| Nov 8, 2027 | Royal Caribbean, Ovation of the Seas | 9 | 9 Night Hawaii Cruise (from Vancouver, British Columbia) | $598 | Check price |
| Nov 8, 2027 | Virgin Voyages, Valiant Lady | 5 | Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage From Miami (from Miami, Florida) | $423 | Check price |
| Nov 13, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Valor | 7 | 7 Day Bahamas (from Mobile, Alabama) | $417 | Check price |
| Nov 14, 2027 | Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Getaway | 7 | 7 Night Western Caribbean (from New Orleans, Louisiana) | $579 | Check price |
| Nov 15, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Conquest | 4 | 4 Day Western Caribbean Cruise (from Miami, Florida) | $69 | Check price |
| Nov 20, 2027 | Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Valor | 7 | 7 Day Western Caribbean (from Mobile, Alabama) | $649 | Check price |
| Nov 20, 2027 | Princess Cruises, Regal Princess | 15 | 15 Night Caribbean - Eastern Cruise (from Miami, Florida) | $1,023 | Check price |
| Nov 21, 2027 | Princess Cruises, Sky Princess | 7 | 7 Night Caribbean - Eastern Cruise (from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida) | $674 | Check price |
November cruise FAQ
Is November a good time to cruise?
Yes. Outside Thanksgiving week it’s one of the better-value months, with calmer Caribbean weather and the Mexico and Hawaii seasons underway.
What are the best places to cruise in November?
The Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera and Hawaii. All three are in season, and all three cost less than in the holiday weeks that follow.
Is November a good time to cruise the Caribbean?
Yes. Hurricane season runs to November 30, but most storms come between mid-August and mid-October, and prices stay fair until the holidays.
Can you cruise to Bermuda in November?
Only on a few late-season sailings. Bermuda averages 75°F in the air and 72°F in the water in November, so plan for sightseeing, not the beach.
Are Thanksgiving cruises expensive?
Thanksgiving-week sailings cost more than the rest of November and fill early, but they’re usually cheaper and easier to book than Christmas.
What should I wear on a Mediterranean cruise in November?
Layers and a waterproof jacket. November is in the rainy part of the year, with short days, so pack closed shoes and a warm layer for evenings.
Other months: October, December (Christmas and New Year). See every month on our cruises by month page.
Sources
- NOAA National Hurricane Center: tropical cyclone climatology (Atlantic and Eastern Pacific seasons end November 30; most Atlantic activity mid-August to mid-October)
- Go To Bermuda: Bermuda's monthly weather (November air and water temperatures)
- Disney Parks Blog: fall 2027 and spring 2028 itineraries (Very Merrytime cruises, fall home ports)