What to Wear on Alaskan Cruise in June for Perfect Adventure (II)

what to wear on alaskan cruise in june

Northern Lights Cruises in Alaska: When to Go and What to Consider

September offers the best opportunity for cruise passengers to view the Northern Lights in Alaska. They're generally viewable throughout the state, so any route will probably do, although you'll have the best show in less populated areas like Denali National Park. You would also do well to watch the moon cycles, as a full moon can drown out the Northern Lights.

If you're sailing in Alaska during northern lights cruises Alaska season, be aware that the Gulf of Alaska is at its roughest in September and is not recommended for travelers suffering from seasickness. Additionally, certain sections of the access road at Denali National Park may close in September due to snow, so check your itinerary if that's your favorite northern lights viewing spot.

Alaska Cruise Lines: from Holland America and Royal Caribbean to smaller ships like Silversea

Holland America and Princess are the largest mainstream lines for an Alaska cruise. But you'll also see Alaska itineraries from Carnival, Disney, Norwegian (NCL), and Royal Caribbean, giving you a range of price points to consider.

Luxury Alaska cruises on smaller ships can be a great option for those looking to combine isolated wilderness with a little relaxation. Your best high-end bets are Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, Silversea and Windstar.

If you want a small ship cruise in Alaska, but crave a little more adventure, expedition cruises might be a better fit. Check out lines like Alaskan Dream Cruises, Lindblad and UnCruise Adventures, which focus on immersive nature and wildlife experiences. The atmosphere on board these ships is also more personalized due to their limited capacity.

Alaska Inside Passage Cruises: Calmer Waters and Expensive Destinations

An Alaska Inside Passage cruise typically lasts seven nights, embarking and returning from Seattle or Vancouver. This is one of the most popular and common itineraries for Alaska cruises.

The Inside Passage is a sheltered waterway between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia that extends north to Alaska. It is known for its calm waters and excellent scenery (often including Glacier Bay)

Embarking and disembarking in Seattle or Vancouver can make air travel easier and cheaper than one-way Alaska cruises, which require flights to smaller, more expensive Alaska airports.

An Alaska cruise from Seattle will visit the Inside Passage, but tends to favor the open (and often bumpier) Pacific Ocean. Sailings from Vancouver tend to cross more of the Inside Passage and spend a full day sailing this scenic area.

The main ports of call on Alaska Inside Passage cruises are Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, and Ketchikan, but some ships stop at places like Icy Strait, Haines, Wrangell, or Petersburg; departures from Seattle must call at a Canadian port, usually Victoria or Prince Rupert.

Finally, what to wear on Alaskan cruise in June for a perfevt adventure?

You never know what the Alaska weather might be.  Do the usual 'layer plan' so you are comfortable no matter what the weather.  Bring clothing you can hand wash that doesn't need ironing.. But take care! Hooded windproof, water proof jacket (windproof pants to pull over pants . Waterproof a pair of old sneakers (plan on leaving them at last port). Smartwool socks