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June and July mark the main Alaskan cruising season, the time most people want to go. Alaska experiences its warmest months with lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s. Because it is busy, it is also the most expensive time to visit Alaska . July is one of the best months for recreational fishing.
Most cruise lines enforce a basic evening dress code , which is usually “resort chic.” Casual dresses and pants are fine, but try to avoid jeans, shorts or logo T-shirts. A typical Alaskan cruise offers two “formal nights,” on which most cruisers wear a cocktail dress or sports coat.
Long-sleeve shirts and pants LONG UNDERWEAR: Bring at least two sets of polypropylene, capilene or thermal tops and bottoms are recommended. These should be light-weight or mid-weight. SHIRTS: We recommend two or three long-sleeved shirts. PANTS: You should plant to bring two to three pairs.
12 Alaska Cruise Tour Activities Not to Miss Glacier & Wildlife Cruises . Heli-Hiking the Tundra. Riding the Alaska Railroad. Standup Paddleboarding Around Icebergs. Visiting a Wildlife Sanctuary. Sampling the Local Beer. Dog Sledding. Gold Panning.
Alaska Cruise Weather in June Most of the month of June in Alaska is either cold or pleasantly cool with very cold temperatures being less frequent than in May. The lows can be as low as forty-three degrees Fahrenheit, and the highs can get up to the sixties on average.
Hurricane Season Storms in August and October have a moderate risk of developing into hurricanes while September has the highest risk of all. For these reasons, September is the worst month of the year to take a cruise.
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Formal nights on a cruise are not mandatory and it is almost always possible to skip formal night if you don’t want to attend. Skipping formal night may mean dining in a different restaurant, the buffet, or having room service delivered.
Tips on the Proper Shoes to Take on a Cruise Flip flops/ thongs. Probably the most important piece of footwear is the trusty flip-flop. Deck shoes / boat shoes . These are generally closed-toe shoes with leather tops and rubber soles. Sneakers / walking shoes . Sandals. Dress shoes . Reef shoes . Pack smart!
What to Pack for Alaska Travel Lonely Planet Alaska Guidebook. A Warm Hat. Sunglasses. Eye Mask. Lightweight Down Jacket. Rain Trench. Layering Jacket. Socks.
20 Things Everyone In Alaska Should Avoid At All Costs Farmed seafood. Flickr – Judi Knight. Or buying fish in general. Flickr – Alaska Region U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Even feeding your dogs farmed fish. Eating hot dogs. Camping without a view. Snacking on chips from the lower 48. Shopping at big corporate box stores. Drinking wine that isn’t from Alaska .
In most respects, June is the best summer month to make a visit, but it does have some drawbacks to consider: In the Arctic, snow can linger until mid- June ; in Southcentral Alaska , trails at high elevations or in the shade may be too muddy or snowy; it’s too early for prime wildlife viewing, and not all activities or
And in my opinion, it is definitely worth it . While the cruise has plenty to offer throughout the boat with buffets, dining rooms for dinner, a pizza place and ice cream spot, the best food we had was at the specialty restaurants.
The Inside Passage is the most popular route. Itineraries generally embark in either Seattle or Vancouver, British Columbia — though there are some itineraries originating in Juneau .
Whichever month you visit, don’t miss our top must-see Alaska cruise destinations: Inside Passage. Glacier Bay National Park . Tracy Arm Fjord. Chicagof Island. Baranof Island. Sitka. Misty Fjords National Monument . Brothers Islands.