insect repellent?

[bluenoser2]

How much of a challenge are black flies or mosquitoes in Alaska, mid June? Around here, my back yard seems to be the Black Fly Convention Centre of the East in May....just wondering if they're greeting the Cruise ships in Alaska in June!

[GMoney]

IME, they are not that big of a deal in the cruise ports, but YMMV. It's always good to carry Deet and a bug hat just in case.

[Yukon]

Unless you're going on an excursion into the forest or are very sensitive to them, the bugs won't be a problem. If you are, forget the Avon-type stuff and carry DEET (I use Deep Woods Off!).