Is September too risky?

[Dhboner]

Still planning my "dream" dive trip with my sons and trying to juggle their work/school schedule.

We have a narrow window where everyone is available at the beginning of September but I know that September is peak hurricane season.

I know there are no guarrantees in life but I'd love some opinions whether it's too risky (weather-wise) to plan a dive trip to Cozumel in September.

Thaks everyone!

Bob (Toronto)

 

[Zman96]

I would just make sure you get trip insurance.

 

[paulw]

Just FYI, I have been there many times in September with no problems but I do get trip insurance and I will be there in August or September this year

 

[Cmaustin]

Trip Insurance for sure, the last hurricane season prediction I saw predicted an above average season this year. however is still the early forecast so allot will change by the time September hits.

 

[DandyDon]

I would just make sure you get trip insurance.

Honestly Coz doesn't get that many hurricanes, nothing like Florida - and people keep going there. Now I did escape Coz in advance of one once, when I should have canceled and filed trip insurance claims instead as it was Cat-4 and headed that way, but it's rare. Hehe, and do check weather often; the night before I left, people were arriving. "What hurricane?"

I usually go in late August for my birthday, which is always when I had to escape, but went back last year, going again this year. About the same risk as your idea: low.

I do always take trip insurance tho, for medical coverages mostly, but for many other unexpected problems. Cheap and great when you need it. I use Travelsafe.com - very competitive.

 

[Gaviota]

August & September are the highest month for tropical storms in the Yucatan. These are the two months of a greater possibility of a storm to travel up the Yucatan Channel and impact the area. Even with those odds - your chances are still fairly low of actually seeing a tropical storm.

Been down many times during that time period with no problems. Like others have suggested - travel insurance. Between the lower rates and less tourist it is a good time to go.

 

[robint]

If that is your best time to go, then I would go! But like the others said, I might get some trip insurance.
We were there the first week of Aug several years ago, and though it was hotter than heck and we had a rain shower for a little while each afternoon, the boats still went out and diving was great.

robin
this time tomorrow I will be at the airport arrival area!! woo hoo!

 

[judydivescoz]

I have trips booked for August and October. Its what works for me and my schedule. I have made many trips that time of year with no issues.

 

[bcaderunr]

I've been there the last 2 Septembers. Week at Blue Angel both times. In 2009 there were 3 rooms occupied (including mine). Most days it was just 5-6 of us divers in the Chiquimax with Jorge'. Never had a drop of rain, never had a windy day, never had a meal in a restaurant with more than 3 other tables filled. It ain't called "Septi--hambre'" for nothing. Go for it. Once every 10 years there might be a hurricane at some point in the season there. I'll take those odds every time.

 

[ggunn]

Still planning my "dream" dive trip with my sons and trying to juggle their work/school schedule.

We have a narrow window where everyone is available at the beginning of September but I know that September is peak hurricane season.

I know there are no guarrantees in life but I'd love some opinions whether it's too risky (weather-wise) to plan a dive trip to Cozumel in September.

Thaks everyone!

Bob (Toronto)

Even at the height of hurricane season, the odds of a hurricane hitting where you are, when you are there, are very low. Plenty of folks go to Cozumel in August and September. Go for it.