Marials Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 has anyone done Alaska in July, suggestions for dressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 My recommendation for Alaska is prepare for anything. It could be dry, wet, cool, or warm. Plan for layers as it can be cool and wet in the morning, and then dry up and be warm in the afternoon (or visa versa!). Last time we didn't bring enough shorts and regretted it as it was in the mid to high 70s every day. It will always be cool (cold, to those not used to it) when they go into the glaciated arms. BowTieBrigade, FrHoffard and Baked Alaska 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 As @SpeedNoodlessays, you need to be prepared for a wide range of conditions. Our last Alaska cruise was in July. I only put on long pants to go to the MDR each evening (back to shorts after dinner). On the very same cruise, there were several mornings that my wife wished she had brought a much heavier coat than she did (including the day cruising the glacier). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJS2766 Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 I have 74 more days until Alaska!!! What do you recommend for clothing in May? How cold "could" it get in May??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 If you plan on any shore excursions don't forget the bug spray!!! FrHoffard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeciMami Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 38 minutes ago, Riley said: If you plan on any shore excursions don't forget the bug spray!!! I’ve heard that bugs can get bad in Alaska…which travel months are best for mostly avoiding those annoying creatures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 25 minutes ago, CeciMami said: I’ve heard that bugs can get bad in Alaska…which travel months are best for mostly avoiding those annoying creatures? Shoulder season..early and late..May and September months. It tends to be cooler those months. The mosquitos are massive in Alaska..but they move slower in the cold and are easier to swat. FrHoffard, CeciMami and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrHoffard Posted March 8, 2022 Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 We are hoping for a glorious,sunny summer here in Juneau! But the joys of living in a temperature rain forest leads to the reality that it may very well rain all summer. Peak summer we usually hit the high 80's - low 90's during the day on clear days, 50's at night and sometimes cooler. Layers will be your best friend! We do have massive mosquitoes but like was mentioned they aren't as bad in May and September due to cooler Temps. My son graduated 2021 Memorial Day weekend and we wore mid-weight jackets to his outdoor graduation. Also, we got dumped on with snow this year so it may take a little longer for it to all clear off. We live about 1 1/2 miles from Mendenahll Glacier, I took this picture on Christmas Eve. FoxboroCruiser, WAAAYTOOO, luv2sail and 2 others 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOz Posted March 8, 2022 Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 Dress in layers and have a rain jacket which is breathable, which will make it more comfortable. Forget the umbrella. We had days in just a t-shirt and others where where we had four layers. Expect all possible weather. Also bug spray and sunscreen. A waterproof hiking shoe you could wear each day, but pack another pair just in case you need to let one pair dry. We like merino wool socks to keep you warm and dry and they dry quick and generally do not smell. Enjoy FrHoffard and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey V. Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 We did the July cruise years ago. We had a balcony. At all times, the sun was shining. Even with blackout shades, the room stayed light. Dress in layers. It will be cold when you get to the glaciers. Some of the towns will also be cool, while others will be warm. In the ship will be the same as anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Was there over July 4th a couple of years ago. They had a heatwave. (And wildfires) I did pack for all sorts of weather but didn’t need it …better safe than sorry! I never met (or knew of) the mosquitoes being talked about and mosquitos love me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Month-by-month guide to Alaska cruise https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2019/12/21/what-the-best-time-cruise-alaska CruisingNewb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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