While the Alaskan cruise season is relatively short due to cold winter and autumn temperatures, it’s well worth taking a cruise between the months of May and September. You’ll find that the weather is usually on the warmer side, but the best dates will depend on both your budget and what you’re hoping to get out of your cruise.
May and September are both prime times when it comes to scenery. In spring you’ll find that the temperatures begin to moderate and flowers start to bloom, while September is full of colourful leaves and animals searching for food before they hunker down for the winter.
If you want warmer weather, June, July or August are going to be toastier, although Alaska does tend to get a lot of rain during the summer. May is most likely to be dry, so it can be a good time to book (just bring you coat).
You’ll find that you can often get cheaper prices for traveling during the off season, since the weather won’t be as warm and you won’t be traveling during the school vacation. This is a great way to be able to upgrade your experience as a balcony room will allow you to watch the glaciers go by, and will be cheaper during the winter.
If you’ve always wanted to see the kind of scenery in travel magazines, you should go on an Alaskan cruise. These itineraries usually include the Inside Passage, a stunning, famous part of the landscape stretching across Alaska’s southeast coast. You’ll also see the Hubbard Glacier, along with plenty of other fjords and glaciers and a wide variety of wildlife.
There are a few different departure options. If you leave from Seattle and head to Vancouver, you will probably get to see different parts of the Canadian cost while you’re sailing north. However if you’re only doing a seven-night cruise, you may find that you’re spending less time in port and more days at sea.
If you leave from Seward, Alaska, you’ll find that most days will include ports of call. Those who view the cruise as a once-in-a-lifetime trip may want to take a multiple-week cruise for a variety of different options for sail departures and ports, so you can find an itinerary that suits you.
There are many popular ports of call for Alaska cruises. These include Juneau, which is the capital city and one of the best places for those who love animals. You can go whale watching, and are likely to see sea lions and seals, and you can also stop by the Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area which has the most brown bears in one area in Alaska.
Anchorage is also a popular port of call, and you’ll need to bring your camera for the impressive scenery. You can take a flight over glaciers, go racing with huskies on a dog sled, and more.
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