HAL Alaska cruisetour questions

[vincent]

We've just booked tthe 11 day (3 days of cruising and 7 days of land touring)

HAL cruisetour on the Zaandam, leaving June 18. Several questions come to mind.

1. What is the weather like crusiing on the first 3 days north out of Vancouver in June? Are long pants necessary, or is it warm enough for shorts?

2.What temperatures might be expected at the end of June at Denali Park and in Anchorage?

3.What is the name and address of the HAL hotel in Anchorage (last night on the tour)?

4. Is it difficult to book dinner theatre type excursions if it is one that is one of the HAL excursions? I E do the cruisetours take fill those venues?

Thanks so much for any information

[Budget Queen]

You will definately need long pants on your cruise- but shorts take up little room, so bring a few pair. You also will need a jacket, knit hat and gloves (if your cruise goes to a glacier??- highly recommended) rain gear. and layers. Be prepared on this cruisetour for a LOT of bus travel, you might want to pack a walkman and CD's. Some areas less scenic than others. :) No way to predict the weather- so again, you will need attire for a wide range- layers of mix and match as needed. The cruisetours usually have an allotment of tickets- are you looking at the Cabin Night dinner theater? Should have no problem.

[vincent]

Thank you so much, Budget Queen. I have been reading and admiring your very helpful replies for some time now, while I've been waiting for the "right" price for our chosen cruisetour .