Canada and New England fall-foliage cruises
September to October
Halifax, Bar Harbor and Québec in autumn colours. Bring a light down jacket, knits, jeans and comfortable boots.
Highs32°C (90°F)
Lows25°C (77°F)
Rainy days~16
Daylight12 h
CrowdsQuiet
September averages for San Juan, Puerto Rico (Caribbean). Source
September is the peak of Caribbean hurricane season — the cheapest fares, with possible port changes. The Mediterranean is warm and lovely. Light clothes, rain layer and formal-night wear.
☀️ By day
New England and Canada: layers for 10–20°C. Caribbean: a rain jacket for hurricane season.
🌙 Evening
A knit for crisp evenings.
What's on in September
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Last Alaska sailings
Early to mid-September
Cooler, wetter and a chance of northern lights. Bring a warm layer for night decks.
September packing essentials
Your September outfit list
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry cover-upShop Amazon ↗
- SundressesCotton kurta setShop Amazon ↗
- Cocktail dressParty-wear saree / lehengaShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- SandalsShop Amazon ↗
- Swim shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Short-sleeve shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Dress shirt + trousersShop Amazon ↗
- BlazerShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- SandalsShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Formal/elegant nights (usually 1–2 per week): cocktail dress or smart outfit for women, suit or dress shirt and trousers for men.
- Main dining rooms ask for no swimwear, tank tops for men or flip-flops at dinner.
- Cover up when walking through the ship from the pool.