Alaska aboard Millennium

Looking for Sun · November 18, 2016

Looking forward to our first cruise to Alaska next June. We have sailed multiple times to the Caribbean, but this will be totally different. No sunny days, no basking in the warm waters, no long dips in the pool. But I understand the scenery is beautiful. So, the trade off seems ok.

eatdrinkfly · November 18, 2016

don't write off sunny days! the weather can be really gorgeous... i did an Alaska in May and I was in a tank top and got sunburned on my balcony one day.

TeaBag · November 18, 2016

Looking forward to our first cruise to Alaska next June. We have sailed multiple times to the Caribbean, but this will be totally different. No sunny days, no basking in the warm waters, no long dips in the pool. But I understand the scenery is beautiful. So, the trade off seems ok.

You'll really enjoy it. Just make sure you pack clothes you can layer and that you have something waterproof as well. For the glacier day, you want to be outside to hear the cracking of the ice breaking off, so pack some gloves and a scarf or hooded parka for that. As has been said, you could get some warm weather without rain depending on when you are going. We have been in May and September and we lucked it out with very little rain.

jaspersmommy · November 18, 2016

We've been to Alaska twice on the Milennium, once in mid-May and once in early September. We had some pretty nice days on each cruise. This last May, we were docked at Ketchikan and were sitting out at the Oceanview Bar having frozen drinks and enjoying beautiful sunshine and temps of close to 80 degrees.

You might surprise yourself!

nparmelee · November 18, 2016

If you are on the June 2nd southbound cruise, come join the roll call - http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2355254

Alaska can surprise you! We had pretty warm weather there our first cruise and I have family in Anchorage and get daily weather updates... Plan on layers. Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway often get some rain every day, northern rain forest, so a light rain gear layer is also a good idea.

gotcha3 · November 18, 2016

Don't forget the solarium pool. That was the main reason my wife and I chose the Millenium to see Alaska. Don't really care for those new Reflection class ships.

Lastdance · November 20, 2016

We were on the Millie last May. Since I love the S class ships and have been to Alaska before, I didn't enjoy it as much as the first time, but still it was fun. I think you will really enjoy it the first time, as everything will be new and exciting...

Since you have done the Caribbean, it will certainly be a cool change. Next, try Europe...it is so fascinating and full of history. If you can also stay extra days, either before or after, it is really worthwhile...so special after Alaska and Caribbean...from my experience...

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