{"id":99911,"date":"2026-10-23T11:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/best-time-for-cargo-ship-travel"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:24:21","slug":"best-time-for-cargo-ship-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/best-time-for-cargo-ship-travel","title":{"rendered":"Il periodo migliore dell'anno per viaggiare su una nave da carico: una guida per ogni rotta"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Best Time of Year for Cargo Ship Travel: A Route-by-Route Guide\",\n            \"description\": \"The best time of year for cargo ship travel: calmest months on the North Atlantic, Asia, Australia, South America and Iceland routes, and seasons to avoid.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/best-time-for-cargo-ship-travel\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/best-time-for-cargo-ship-travel-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"What is the best time to cross the Atlantic by cargo ship?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"May to September is usually calmest, with June to August the best.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"When is the North Atlantic roughest?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"November to March, when winter storms are most frequent.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Is the monsoon a problem on Europe&ndash;Asia voyages?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"The southwest monsoon (about June to September) can bring rough seas in the Indian Ocean.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Do cargo ships avoid hurricanes?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes. Ships track storms and change course or speed to avoid them.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"When should I book a summer voyage?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"As early as possible, often 9&ndash;12 months ahead.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Ultimo aggiornamento: 23 ottobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>The sea changes with the seasons, and so does your voyage.<\/strong> The same crossing can be glassy calm in June and a rollercoaster in January. Here is the best time of year for cargo ship travel on the main routes, and the seasons to avoid if you&rsquo;re prone to seasickness.<\/p>Quick guide by route<div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Percorso<\/th><th>Best months<\/th><th>Roughest or riskiest months<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>North Atlantic (Europe&ndash;USA and Canada)<\/td><td>May to September<\/td><td>November to March, with winter storms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iceland and the North Sea<\/td><td>June to August<\/td><td>October to March<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mediterranean<\/td><td>April to June, September to October<\/td><td>Occasional winter storms; very hot in midsummer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Europe&ndash;Asia via Suez or the Cape<\/td><td>October to April for the Indian Ocean<\/td><td>June to September monsoon in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Europe&ndash;South America<\/td><td>Most of the year<\/td><td>Rougher crossings in the Bay of Biscay in winter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Asia&ndash;Australia and New Zealand<\/td><td>October to April<\/td><td>Southern Ocean rougher in the southern winter (June to August)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico<\/td><td>December to May<\/td><td>June to November hurricane season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Pacific<\/td><td>May to September<\/td><td>November to March<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>General patterns only. Weather varies every year, and ships route around storms.<\/em><\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_341009459-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Stormy waves on the open ocean\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Stormy waves on the open ocean\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">The North Atlantic is roughest from November to March.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>The North Atlantic<\/h2><p>The UK&ndash;North America route is the most popular, and also the most seasonal.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Summer (June to August):<\/strong> usually the calmest, with long daylight hours<\/li><li><strong>Spring and autumn:<\/strong> good value and fewer passengers, with occasional rough days<\/li><li><strong>Winter:<\/strong> frequent storms and big swells. Experienced sea travellers enjoy it, but it is not for the seasick.<\/li><\/ul><p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/how-long-to-cross-the-atlantic-by-ship\/\">how long it takes to cross the Atlantic by ship<\/a> e <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/boat-from-uk-to-usa\/\">boat from the UK to the USA<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Asia and the monsoon<\/h2><p>On Europe&ndash;Asia voyages, the <strong>southwest monsoon (about June to September)<\/strong> brings strong winds and big swells in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Between October and April conditions are generally much calmer. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/cargo-ship-to-singapore\/\">nave da carico diretta a Singapore<\/a> e <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/nave-da-carico-per-la-cina\/\">cargo ship to China<\/a>.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Calm ocean\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Calm ocean\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Late spring and summer usually bring the calmest seas.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Australia and New Zealand<\/h2><p>The southern summer (December to February) is warmest. Voyages through the Southern Ocean in the southern winter can be rough. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/ship-from-england-to-australia\/\">ship from England to Australia<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Hurricane and typhoon seasons<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Atlantic hurricanes:<\/strong> June to November, peaking August to October<\/li><li><strong>Western Pacific typhoons:<\/strong> mostly May to November<\/li><li><strong>Indian Ocean cyclones:<\/strong> vary by region<\/li><\/ul><p>Ships track storms carefully and change course or speed to avoid them, but this can delay your arrival.<\/p><h2>Other things to consider<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Daylight:<\/strong> northern routes have long days in summer and short ones in winter.<\/li><li><strong>Disponibilit\u00e0:<\/strong> summer voyages fill early, so book ahead.<\/li><li><strong>Price:<\/strong> off-season voyages can be easier to get.<\/li><li><strong>Mal di mare:<\/strong> if you suffer, choose the calmest season. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/mal-di-mare-su-una-nave-da-carico\/\">mal di mare su una nave da carico<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><p>Learn how ships cope with bad weather in <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/nave-da-carico-in-tempesta\/\">what happens to a cargo ship in a storm<\/a>, and understand the forecasts in <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/shipping-forecast-explained\/\">Spiegazione delle previsioni meteorologiche per la navigazione<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Domande frequenti<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>What is the best time to cross the Atlantic by cargo ship?<\/h3><p>May to September is usually calmest, with June to August the best.<\/p><h3>When is the North Atlantic roughest?<\/h3><p>November to March, when winter storms are most frequent.<\/p><h3>Is the monsoon a problem on Europe&ndash;Asia voyages?<\/h3><p>The southwest monsoon (about June to September) can bring rough seas in the Indian Ocean.<\/p><h3>Do cargo ships avoid hurricanes?<\/h3><p>Yes. Ships track storms and change course or speed to avoid them.<\/p><h3>When should I book a summer voyage?<\/h3><p>As early as possible, often 9&ndash;12 months ahead.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Pick the perfect season<\/strong><p>Tell us when you&rsquo;d like to sail, and we&rsquo;ll suggest the best routes.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/enquire-for-a-cargo-cruise\/\">Pianifica il mio viaggio \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Il periodo migliore dell'anno per viaggiare su navi da carico: i mesi pi\u00f9 tranquilli sulle rotte dell'Atlantico settentrionale, dell'Asia, dell'Australia, del Sudamerica e dell'Islanda, e le stagioni da evitare.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99910,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[356,357],"tags":[1715,361,1155,1716,1602],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99911"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99911"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99911\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99912,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99911\/revisions\/99912"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99910"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99911"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99911"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99911"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99911"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}