How should I pack for Alaska in July?

The Packing List:

1. 1 waterproof jacket – this one perfectly matches the color of the fireweed pictured below!
2. 1-2 performance wool or fleece jackets.
3. 1 puffy vest.
4. 2-3 warm leggings.
5. 1-2 jeans.
6. Enough thick socks and undies for a week (wash if staying longer)
7. 2-3 long-sleeved base layers, some thermal and some lighter.

Is July a good time to cruise Alaska?

Alaskan cruise season is May through September with July and August being the highest season attracting the most travelers. Convention holds that the best months to cruise Alaska are July and August when the temperatures are at their highest and the weather is generally sunnier.

What is the weather like on an Alaskan cruise in July?

Alaska Cruise Weather in July Temperatures range on average between fifty and sixty degrees with mostly cool afternoons and evenings and chilly mornings and mid-day hours. The late nights and early mornings can be very cold, but these are also the hours when most people are asleep in their cabins.

What is the dress code on Princess Cruises?

Princess Cruises The Code: Princess has formal and smart casual nights. Formal attire is tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits for men and evening gowns, cocktail dresses or elegant pantsuits for women. Smart casual attire includes pants and open-neck shirts for men and skirts or dresses, slacks and sweaters for women.

Can you see the Northern Lights in July in Alaska?

Yes, you can see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, from Anchorage – but not in the summer. The aurora actually occurs all year long, but the sky needs to be clear and dark to see it. Views are best from September to April.

Can you see the northern lights in Alaska in July?

Does it rain alot in Alaska in July?

The tables below give monthly averages for rainfall plus snowfall during July at cities, towns and parks in Alaska. Each place has a total for the amount of precipitation it usually receives this month….Southeast Alaska.

Can you wear jeans to dinner on a Princess Cruise?

Princess Cruises In the dining rooms, items such as shorts, pool wear and baseball caps are not permitted; shoes must be worn at all times. Jeans are permitted as long as they aren’t fraying and don’t have holes.

What is illegal in Alaska?

Here are the weirdest laws in Alaska that technically can still get you thrown in jail! It is illegal to whisper in someone’s ear while they are moose hunting. While it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited.

Are there any travel restrictions for people coming to Alaska?

The US border is currently closed to Canadian citizens for non-essential travel until September 21, 2021. All U.S. international travel restrictions apply to travel to Alaska. In addition to CDC requirements, international passengers remain subject to the State of Alaska’s highly recommended testing guidelines.

What to pack for a 7 day Alaska cruise?

My Alaska packing list covers everything you’ll need to pack for a 7-day Alaska cruise, like my Holland America Eurodam Inside Passage cruise. If your cruise is longer or you’ve chosen a cruise and tour, you can still pack the same.

What to wear on an Alaskan cruise ship?

Particularly when you need to balance the chilly, wet outdoors with the climate-controlled ship’s interior. My recommendations on what to wear on an Alaska cruise are based on our trip on the Norwegian Bliss in August.

What to pack on an Inside Passage cruise?

And fit it all into one suitcase. Plus a carry-on for electronics, toiletries, documents and meds. On an Inside Passage cruise on a typical cruise ship, you don’t have a built-in opportunity to spend a couple of days to explore Alaska before or after your cruise.

What’s the best way to pack for Alaska?

Zipper-top or reusable packing cubes: Freezer-size zipper-top bags are great to keep clothing folded and toiletries isolated (in case of leaks). Separate baggies make it easier to repack in case your luggage is searched, and extra bags are handy for storing dirty or damp clothing.