wags Posted July 11, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2018 We just returned from an Alaskan cruise on the Emerald Princess. Pre-cruise we read all the suggestions about what to pack; layers, rain gear, etc. We were prepared!! We had seven days of sunshine and not a drop of rain. The temps were between high sixties and mid-eighties. The natives kept telling us they couldn't believe what was happening. It's the rainy season!! The water was like sailing on a lake every day. We saw whales, bears, eagles, sea lions, etc. It was a dream cruise. I wish you all the same but still pack for normal weather. This was a fluke.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbdo Posted July 11, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Thanks for sharing. We'll be on the Emerald in September. Hoping to have as good a time as you had! Any recommendations? Food? Excursions? Shows? Ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted July 12, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2018 We just returned from an Alaskan cruise on the Emerald Princess. Pre-cruise we read all the suggestions about what to pack; layers, rain gear, etc. We were prepared!!We had seven days of sunshine and not a drop of rain. The temps were between high sixties and mid-eighties. The natives kept telling us they couldn't believe what was happening. It's the rainy season!! The water was like sailing on a lake every day. We saw whales, bears, eagles, sea lions, etc. It was a dream cruise. I wish you all the same but still pack for normal weather. This was a fluke.:cool: Our cruise to Alaska in May,2008 was basically the same.Temperatures close to 80 every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted July 12, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2018 wags - we were on the Ruby Princess (also out of Seattle) a day ahead of you last week and absolutely agree with your description of the weather. The outdoor pools were busy and sunbathers were lounging everywhere. If it weren't for the snow capped mountains in the background you would never have thought you were in Alaska! I did get some moaning and groaning from our 2 kids and spouses about all the unused layers of clothing I had them bring but then DH told them that our first Alaska cruise (in 2007) was the same week and we wore every layer we brought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltiepawz Posted July 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Amazing! I leave next Tuesday and can’t wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted July 12, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Lucky you!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingobunny14 Posted July 12, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 12, 2018 We just returned from an Alaskan cruise on the Emerald Princess. Pre-cruise we read all the suggestions about what to pack; layers, rain gear, etc. We were prepared!!We had seven days of sunshine and not a drop of rain. The temps were between high sixties and mid-eighties. The natives kept telling us they couldn't believe what was happening. It's the rainy season!! The water was like sailing on a lake every day. We saw whales, bears, eagles, sea lions, etc. It was a dream cruise. I wish you all the same but still pack for normal weather. This was a fluke.:cool:[/q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingobunny14 Posted July 12, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 12, 2018 we will be on board in 17 days can't wait hope we will have the same luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wags Posted July 13, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Debbo, the one I can definitely recommend is the Tracy Arm excursion. It was great! This is the one time we needed the warm clothing. It gets very windy and cold on the catamaran. I suggest hats, scarves, gloves and leg warmers.. I hope you enjoy your cruise as much as we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyboy Posted July 13, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Debbo, the one I can definitely recommend is the Tracy Arm excursion. It was great! This is the one time we needed the warm clothing. It gets very windy and cold on the catamaran. I suggest hats, scarves, gloves and leg warmers.. I hope you enjoy your cruise as much as we did. We were in Alaska last week also on Westerdam. We had begun to pack in the layers suggested, but after checking forecast re-packed the day before. High 70's low 80's almost every day. The few times we needed something warmer was in Glacier bay and on the hike to Davidson glacier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammaRama Posted July 14, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 14, 2018 We were in Alaska last week also on Westerdam. We had begun to pack in the layers suggested, but after checking forecast re-packed the day before. High 70's low 80's almost every day. The few times we needed something warmer was in Glacier bay and on the hike to Davidson glacier What web site did you use to get the forecast for your upcoming cruise? That information could be very beneficial re packing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyboy Posted July 14, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 14, 2018 What web site did you use to get the forecast for your upcoming cruise? That information could be very beneficial re packing weather.com and NOAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust_and_wine Posted July 14, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Sounds amazing! We leave on our first Alaskan cruise next Wednesday and so far it's looking like wel'l have the normal rainy/cloudy weather, but I'm still excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4you Posted July 14, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Sounds amazing! We leave on our first Alaskan cruise next Wednesday and so far it's looking like wel'l have the normal rainy/cloudy weather, but I'm still excited! Same here. I've been looking at the forecast everyday and getting a bit worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust_and_wine Posted July 14, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Same here. I've been looking at the forecast everyday and getting a bit worried. If there's one thing we can count on with extended weather forecasts, it's that they're re reliably unpredictable. Either way, I'm going to Alaska, and that's pretty darn exciting! Hope you enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKELLEY Posted July 14, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 14, 2018 We just returned from an Alaskan cruise on the Emerald Princess. Pre-cruise we read all the suggestions about what to pack; layers, rain gear, etc. We were prepared!! We had seven days of sunshine and not a drop of rain. The temps were between high sixties and mid-eighties. The natives kept telling us they couldn't believe what was happening. It's the rainy season!! The water was like sailing on a lake every day. We saw whales, bears, eagles, sea lions, etc. It was a dream cruise. I wish you all the same but still pack for normal weather. This was a fluke.:cool: We will be on the Emerald the middle of August, would you be able to post the patters? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wags Posted July 15, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Sorry, I don't keep the Patters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingobunny14 Posted July 15, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I will be on the July 29th sailing to alaska on the emerald..I will keep the patters and try to post when i return.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayzir Posted July 16, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 16, 2018 We just got off the Emerald yesterday (7/15) and we had several wet and chilly days. Last two days at sea were warmer. Layers were needed for the three port days. Lots of folks buying coats and hats in Ketchikan and Juneau. Still had a great time as we packed lots of layers and waterproof boots, coats and hats. And even with the rain, Tracy Arm is spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyboy Posted July 16, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 16, 2018 We just got off the Emerald yesterday (7/15) and we had several wet and chilly days. Last two days at sea were warmer. Layers were needed for the three port days. Lots of folks buying coats and hats in Ketchikan and Juneau. Still had a great time as we packed lots of layers and waterproof boots, coats and hats. And even with the rain, Tracy Arm is spectacular. We just got lucky I guess, July 1-8 it was sunny and close to 80 almost every day. Some light rain in Ketchikan but that is a rain forest so no surprise there. The only day I wore a waterproof jacket the entire cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKELLEY Posted July 17, 2018 #21 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I will be on the July 29th sailing to alaska on the emerald..I will keep the patters and try to post when i return.. Thank you I appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBCruzer Posted July 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted July 18, 2018 We're on the Emerald departing 7/22. (first time cruise). Glad the Tracy Arm catamaran is good. I'm so excited and will have a great cruise rain or shine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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