Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Travel Forecast?

Travel Forecast gives weather forecasts, packing recommendations, and past weather data for cruise destinations. It helps you plan your trips better.

Where do the homepage photos come from?

The seasonal photos on our homepage come from Unsplash and Pexels. They are used under the Unsplash License and Pexels License.

• Cruise ship in Alaska — photo by Kyle Larivee
• Cruise ship in the Bay of Kotor — photo by Lensloji
• Cruise ship near Santorini — photo by Felix Bacher
• Cruise ship off Grenada — photo by G.isle px.

What are Weather-Based Packing Recommendations?

Travel Forecast analyzes the predicted weather (temperature, precipitation, UV index) for every stop on your cruise and suggests specific items to pack, so you're ready for warm days ashore and cool evenings at sea.

How do I search for cruise weather?

You can search for cruise weather using the search bar on our homepage. Type in the cruise line or place to get the latest weather information.

Can I access past weather data?

Yes, Travel Forecast gives past weather data for different cruise destinations. You can find this information through our search feature.

Where does Travel Forecast get its weather data?

We pull from a commercial weather data provider that blends historical station records, current observations, and forecast models, rather than a single free public feed. Forecasts are available for up to 15 days ahead; further out, we show typical conditions for that place and time of year instead of guessing at a forecast.

How often is the weather data updated?

Each day in your forecast shows an "Updated" time (like "about 2 hours ago") so you know how fresh the numbers are, plus a "Forecast info" tag that tells you what kind of weather data you're looking at. As your cruise gets closer, the data updates more often and that tag moves from "Typical" to a real "Forecast."

What do the Forecast, Blend, Historical, and Typical tags mean?

On each day of your forecast you'll see a small tag like this one — Forecast— under “Forecast info.” Tap or hover it to see the same explanation right on the page. Here's what each tag means:

• ForecastA live weather forecast. Gets more accurate the closer it gets to your sail date.
• BlendA mix of recent real weather readings and the forecast.
• HistoricalWhat the weather actually was on this past date.
• TypicalThis date is too far out for a real forecast, so this is what the weather is usually like then. Check back closer to your trip as it firms up.

How are "Sea Day" weather forecasts calculated?

Sea days are days when the ship is traveling between two ports. Since there is no specific port location for these days, we calculate the weather by interpolating the data between your last port and your next port when there is exactly one sea day between them. This gives you a representative forecast for your time at sea. If there are multiple sea days in a row, we do not predict the weather to avoid showing identical forecasts for several days.

Is Travel Forecast free to use? Will it ever become a paid site?

Travel Forecast is completely free, and we have no plans to start charging for it. You will never need to pay to see a forecast. The "15 days" you may see refers to when a real weather forecast becomes available for your trip. Starting 15 days before each stop, we show you the actual forecast. Before that 15-day window, we show typical (historical average) weather for that date and location instead, since no weather service can accurately predict that far in advance. Either way, there is nothing to pay and nothing to sign up for.

How does Travel Forecast make money if it's free?

We earn a small commission when you book a cruise, hotel, or excursion through one of the partner links on our site, at no extra cost to you. We only earn anything if you choose to book through those links; there is no obligation to use them, and using the weather forecasts and packing tips never costs you anything.

Will Travel Forecast email me?

Only if you ask us to, in one of two ways:

• "Get this forecast emailed to you"on a cruise page sends a single one-time email with that cruise's forecast. No account needed, and we don't send anything else to that address afterward.
• Saving a cruise or trip while signed in can send up to three reminder emails per saved item (roughly three weeks out, one week out, and a short follow-up a few days after you get back), plus excursion picks for your ports. This is on by default when you save something, and you can turn it off anytime from Account → Preferences.

Every email we send has an unsubscribe link that takes effect immediately, no login required. We don't sell or share your email address, and we don't send marketing on behalf of anyone else. See our Privacy Policy for the full details on what we store and for how long.

Can I get browser notifications for a saved cruise?

Yes. Sign in, open Account → Preferences, and turn on Saved cruise updates. Your browser will ask for permission. Once you allow it, that device can receive an update when a saved cruise itinerary changes, when its forecast is ready, and the day before it leaves. This is separate from email reminders, and you can turn it off at any time.

Something looks wrong — how do I report it?

If a forecast, port, or page doesn't look right, please tell us. It genuinely helps us fix it. There's a small Report A Problem button that sits in the bottom corner of every page. Click it, type what you saw (a photo or screenshot helps if you have one), add your email so we can follow up, and send. It goes straight to us.

Prefer to just pick what's wrong from a list? You can do that right here:

Prefer email? That works too. Write to contact@travel-forecast.com and tell us what happened.

How can I contact Travel Forecast?

You can contact us via email at contact@travel-forecast.com.