Question for veteran Alaskan cruisers - timing

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Looking at booking a 2013 Alaskan cruise. My DH is very nervous about sea sickness. Initially considered back to back itineries in September (last 2 of the season). Would July/August be better to experience calmer seas? I realize lots of variables come into play but want to minimize if possible.

 

Thanks in advance for your responses.

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It is useless to give this much priority, for smooth seas, no way to predict what you are going to experience. The edge toward July/August has, on average better weather, with Sept, the worse potential. Biggest difference is going to be significantly more daylight in July.

 

with this sea sickness concern- precautions are going to be necessary.

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Thank you for the reply. We will be armed with a variety of remedies for sea sickness. His last experience was a small fishing charter in Hawaii where we encountered 10-12 foot seas!!! I've told him cruise ships are vastly different but do know that rough seas can be a problem at certain times (hurrican season in the caribbean!!).

 

Will have to re-consider July to maximize the extended daylight.

 

Thanks again for the input!