What to Pack for an Alaskan Cruise?

[Otterman34]

What special clothing do you need for an Alaskan cruise in July?

[LARGIN]

think layer... tee's, sweatshirt, nylon jacket. You never can figure out the weather..

[jnc411]

I agree with largin, layers. But you will need something warm for your glacier viewing days, I just layer and add a fleece sweatshirt for those days. A wrap of some kind for evenings, if you like to walk the deck in the evening like we do. Enjoy

Cori

[Andee]

Layers are absolutely the way to go. Some days we wore shorts and some days we needed fleece. Things I was glad I brought: thin gloves, earband, binoculars, hooded water repellant jacket, small backpack for shore days.

[Happy ks]

All of the above.

 

Don't forget you bathing suit and sandals, it's not always as cold as you think it will be.

[caviargal]

And throw in one pair of shorts just in case it really gets warm. The weather in ALaska is really unpredictable.

[mii]

I agree with the layering but don't forget to pack a umbrella and a pair of gloves. While viewing the glaciers it can get mighty cold out on deck. And something for your ears. Have fun on the cruise.

 

Marilyn

[dgard5th]

We did well with fleece-lined gortex rainwear (like Columbia or EMS) where you could zip-out the inner layer. That gives you a lot of flexibility - just the fleece, just the rainjacket, or both. It is very likely you may need the rainjacket, esp. in Ketchikan. Layers are a must!

[jean s]

We are going to do the inland trip to Denali and then to Fairbanks after the cruise. Does anyone have suggestions for clothing on this part of the trip?

[momofmeg]

What special clothing do you need for an Alaskan cruise in July?

there has been many a thread on this over on the fashion board. why not do a search on it? You will find plenty of info.

[mr green]

It should not be too cold, but it may get very wet, rain gear is a must! john