Encore to Alaska in April?

[maggieq]

Is this new for NCL?  I thought may was the start of the season.  Has anyone cruised Alaska during April that can share their experience as to weather and tour availability?  Thanks!

[maxandmolly]

We’re booked on the Epic in April ‘25. I’d be interested in people’s experiences as well. 

[BirdTravels]

11 minutes ago, maxandmolly said:

We’re booked on the Epic in April ‘25. I’d be interested in people’s experiences as well. 

There is kinda a difference between Alaska and Rome. It is warmer in Rome. 

Edited November 29, 2023 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

36 minutes ago, maggieq said:

Is this new for NCL?  I thought may was the start of the season.  Has anyone cruised Alaska during April that can share their experience as to weather and tour availability?  Thanks!

Let’s look at this year. 30’s to low 40’s during the day. High 20’s to 30’s at night. Rain and sleet daily. 

Juneau. 

[maxandmolly]

16 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

There is kinda a difference between Alaska and Rome. It is warmer in Rome. 

We’re booked for Alaska, not Rome. 

[debenson0723]

38 minutes ago, maxandmolly said:

We’re booked on the Epic in April ‘25. I’d be interested in people’s experiences as well. 

I don't think Epic sails in Alaska...better check your booking.

[maxandmolly]

I didn’t book it, DH did. He said Epic. Apparently he meant Bliss. But it’s still Alaska in April. 

[TheDawg79]

I personally would not sail that early. The fjords may still be too clogged with ice to venture too far into them. It’s going to be brutal cold on deck, so everyone is going to be crowded inside. Plus many of the excursions operate with seasonal summer employees who are mostly college kids. There may not be many of these excursions operating as later summer months due to lack of hired help. If you have been to Alaska before, it would be much less of a deal breaker. But if your haven’t, I don’t think you will get as much of a full Alaska experience.

[macewank]

Alaska in April is going to be cold windy and wet. Depending on what you want out of the cruise, that has its perks though. 

[cruiser2015]

There's a reason that cruises mid-season cost more.

Shoulder periods risk a less enjoyable experience.

[maggieq]

Thank you all for your feedback.  Much appreciated.  

[nimbex1970]

I live in Alaska.  April is a rough month, hence it will be cheapest, as Alaska is a very expensive cruise, let alone the excursion prices.  It is foggy, rains and still snows.  So it's damp, wet AND cold all in one.  Nothing wrong with this, if you know this, don't expect the sun and know that the fog will limit several excursion viewings.  The ice in the water can be an issue for excursions as well. Personally, I don't think the season here really starts until May, I would choose may rather than July because of the lack of bugs.