Can I get by with a fleece hooded sweatshirt for glacier viewing?

[NancyIL]

This is the type of jacket I have now - but I might order this one because of the WindCheck and the Polartec lining. The color also matches one of my ugly hats! :D http://www.landsend.com/pp/SportSquallJacket-56918_167623_59.html?sid=0762151229993173010&CM_MERCH=SRCH

[a&w]

You want to talk looking crazy at the airport....My DH plans on taking his winter coat (heavy, layered, superwarm) when we cruise to Alaska this August. I am sure it won't be too out-of-place on board while in Alaska, but just imagine the looks at the airport, in Phoenix, where it will probably be at least 105 (if not warmer) outside! I told him he would have to carry it though, because it would definitely put us over the weight-limit. :(

[RSWBADGER]

You want to talk looking crazy at the airport....My DH plans on taking his winter coat (heavy, layered, superwarm) when we cruise to Alaska this August. I am sure it won't be too out-of-place on board while in Alaska, but just imagine the looks at the airport, in Phoenix, where it will probably be at least 105 (if not warmer) outside! I told him he would have to carry it though, because it would definitely put us over the weight-limit. :(

 

You won't need the heavy jacket in August, layers and wind/rain gear.

[boewok]

Good plan, I just wish I could figure out how to weigh my suitcases before we leave. :p When we went to Hawaii, I had to pay the too-heavy luggage fee both ways because I had waaaaay overpacked. haha

 

We'll see...I'll just have to get creative!

 

Bought a fish scale at Walmart for less than $5. Fits in my carryon easily so I can check on the way and on the way back with all the purchases!

 

This is my second time to Alaska and I agree with posters who say "layer, layer, layer". For glacier days and evenings - the top layer needs to be windproof. I was there in early June and some days were warm enough for me to be comfy in a shirt and shorts. But I still was glad to have the layers - and gloves and hat - for glacier day and while "cruising" the inside passage. The movement of the ship creates a natural breeze (read wind). With the layers any one can be comfy with all the variances.

 

Everyone enjoy your cruise.

 

Barb

[Nancyquilts]

A windbreaker over a sweater or sweatshirt always works for us (and a hat that pulls down over the ears!). If you don't have a windbreaker, I'm sure the ship will sell them as well as all the ports. Nancy

[codyody]

I had my gastric bypas 4 years ago - believe me when I say you will feel the cold much more the first year! I froze in my office in the summer (when before I wore summer clothes all winter:o ) until I found cuddleduds. You will be shocked at how warm the extra layer keeps you. As a bonus, this time of year they will be on sale!:D

Ain't life grand? By the way, no cuddleduds in the summer anymore; my inner thermostat has adjusted.

[star7228]

Bought a fish scale at Walmart for less than $5. Fits in my carryon easily so I can check on the way and on the way back with all the purchases!

 

Great idea, Boewok! I'll have to look into that. :)

[shamrockace]

take it from someone that rides motorcycles, no hat will look as silly as the "hat hair" that you'll have when you take it off! lol

[brunolvr]

It can get warm at the glaciers! Last year we started off all bundled up but ended up taking layers off -- the sun does provide a lot of warmth! And a LOT of brightness!