rstackjd Posted October 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Greetings all. Wondering if anyone cares to weight in on how late in the year you can comfortably cruise Alaska? I'm intrested in an Alaskan cruise in 2018. Due to some other commitments in the early part of the year, it's not likely that we could do an Alaskan cruise until late in the season - ie. September. I know the sweet spot weather wise is Late June to Early August (or at least that's what I've been told) but will we be miserable if we go in early fall? We have no frame of reference having never been there. As close as we've come was a Pacific Coast Cruise to Victoria the last week of April. Thanks for your opinions! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSocket Posted October 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Thru mid September, the weather is usually still pretty good. You miss out on the super long days tho. It looks like most of the cruises don't run past Sept 15th anyway. Snow doesn't usually start til mid/Late October. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstackjd Posted October 14, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted October 14, 2016 T You miss out on the super long days tho. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app Actually that's a good point - one of the reasons I've always wanted to go to Alaska is the see the "midnight sun" Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocostabs Posted October 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'm going sep 2017. I decided to go cause less crowded. And read that you more of a chance to see the lights in the sky. I forget the name. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 14, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 14, 2016 We have cruised Alaska quite a few times and during all months. Hated May and end of August -- too cold and rainy. We loved our cruises that we did from the end of June through the first couple of weeks of August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSocket Posted October 14, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Yea, the last half of August is historically our rainy season (wasn't bad this year tho) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 14, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Our favorite time has been end of May...luckily have always had great weather...Our last cruise which was in September...not a favorite and won't do that time again even though we were able to see the Northern Lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 14, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2016 If you do some reading on the Alaska board, here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=55 you will see MANY discussions on this topic, and lots of other good info you would probably like to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 15, 2016 You just never know. Upside of September are fewer people, particularly children. Downside is the sun goes down earlier and there is a far greater chance of rain. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 15, 2016 You just never know. Upside of September are fewer people, particularly children. Downside is the sun goes down earlier and there is a far greater chance of rain. Keith Not necessarily fewer children...There were 25 little's onboard under age 3 (including our GS)...it's a good time for young families to cruise since prices are lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnjoyingLife2014 Posted October 15, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 15, 2016 We went end of May 2014. Beautiful weather. Very few children ( as they are in school until end of June). I would recommend that time of year. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted October 15, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 15, 2016 We went end of May 2014. Beautiful weather. Very few children ( as they are in school until end of June). I would recommend that time of year. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Not true about kids, in the southern parts of the US, school is out by the end of May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocostabs Posted October 15, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Our favorite time has been end of May...luckily have always had great weather...Our last cruise which was in September...not a favorite and won't do that time again even though we were able to see the Northern Lights. One of the high points is to see the northern lights. And As long as I get to do some dog sledding. And walk on an ice berg. It'll be a great trip for me. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antmaril Posted October 15, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I have cruised to Alaska twice. The first time, we went at the end of August into early September and the weather was beautiful. The second time, we went the last week of June and it was rainy, cold and overcast most of the time. It seems almost impossible to predict, it really is a crapshoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnjoyingLife2014 Posted October 15, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Not true about kids, in the southern parts of the US, school is out by the end of May. We left from Vancouver. That must be why. Canadian schools are different. I didn't know about the USA schools being out that early. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocostabs Posted October 15, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I have cruised to Alaska twice. The first time, we went at the end of August into early September and the weather was beautiful. The second time, we went the last week of June and it was rainy, cold and overcast most of the time. It seems almost impossible to predict, it really is a crapshoot. Totally agree. So to me like I said as long as I get to those things. I'll be a happy camper. I've never been. So it'll be a new a wonderful experience. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WupperAV Posted October 15, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I wouldn't walk on an iceberg. They are famous for flipping over. The ice in the water melts and the bottom gets lighter. Your'e from WI you shouldn't worry about weather in AK. Doesn't get as cold anywhere ships go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted October 15, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 15, 2016 In 2015, we sailed in early July. Weather was sunny and warm, got a sunburned nose before the 1st port. The days were long, reminded me of summering in Finland with my ex. In 2017 we are taking the very last sailing in September as a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocostabs Posted October 15, 2016 #19 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I wouldn't walk on an iceberg. They are famous for flipping over. The ice in the water melts and the bottom gets lighter. Your'e from WI you shouldn't worry about weather in AK. Doesn't get as cold anywhere ships go. Lmao. I meant a glacier. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSocket Posted October 16, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I think you are talking about Guam flipping over...[emoji14] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WupperAV Posted October 16, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 16, 2016 No, no Guam flipped over in WWII so maybe The Aleutians??? IDK The Eskimos find AK comfortable year round. I guess it would depend on wether you had Mukluks and like Blubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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