aussieg Posted March 12, 2007 #1 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I am travelling on the Nordham to Alaska in May can anyone tell me what the temperature is like on board the ship will I need a jacket or jumper or can I get away with just a shirt . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted March 12, 2007 #2 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Inside the ship it will be pretty much like any other cruise: comfortable for most people, too chilly for some, and too warm for others! :D DW and I always think ship dining rooms are too cold, but others like it that way. Outside you're going to need a light jacket (or more) anyway, so bring something that will serve multiple purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannynurse Posted March 12, 2007 #3 Share Posted March 12, 2007 You may need more than a light jacket in May for on deck glacier viewing and shorex. We wore lands end winter jackets on our September trip to Alaska from Seattle. (same itinerary as Noordam) It gets pretty chilly amidst all that ice. I'm not sure about rain in May, probably less than September, but take rain gear anyway, you may even need it in Seattle for the "liquid sunshine". GN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieg Posted March 14, 2007 Author #4 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Sorry as I have never been on a cruise before I was asking what the temperature is onboard the ship I know this is probably a stupid question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakrewser Posted March 14, 2007 #5 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Sorry as I have never been on a cruise before I was asking what the temperature is onboard the ship I know this is probably a stupid question Not stupid at all, just difficult to answer. Few (if any) of us pack a thermometer so generally you'll just get people's impressions: * the cabin was hot/cold/warm/frigid/stifling * the dining room was tepid/a hothouse/a freezer/drafty * the pools are soupy/glacial/too hard/too soft There will be a thermostat in your cabin so that there'll be some adjustment possible. Otherwise, the ship will be at a temperature deemed comfortable for people in indoor wear. The best advise is to pack for layering - so you can add/shed garments without either risking embarrassment or looking like Nanook of the North. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannynurse Posted March 14, 2007 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2007 The dining room can sometimes be quite cool. If you're planning to wear a sleeveless dress bring a wrap. If the roof is open on the forward lido deck and you're planning to eat out there instead of in the enclosed Lido restaurant you may need a sweater. We wore sweaters and sweatshirts on board ship almost all the time in Alaska in September. May can be equally cool. GN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted March 14, 2007 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2007 DH & I both always bring a Jacket &/or Sweaters to wear inside the ship... We find the Dining room & often the show lounge can be cold... Enjoy your cruise..:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbean girl Posted March 16, 2007 #8 Share Posted March 16, 2007 The temperature may be subjective but....YOU'RE GOING TO LOOOOOVE THE BEDS!!! GUARANTEED!!:D Have a wonderful cruise!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzCruise Posted March 20, 2007 #9 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Dress in layers. Outside on deck you'll need a light jacket some days and more than that others. Inside the common areas of the ship can be very uncomfortably warm. My husband had a very hard time keeping his suit coat on during dinner or shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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