mathmomof3 Posted July 22, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 22, 2022 We are going on our first Alaskan cruise on Quantum in August and I have a few questions: 1) how formal the formal nights are in MDR as well as the dress for the rest of the nights. Are jeans ok with a nice shirt - button down/polo? 2) are the pools heated? 3) what is the temperature for the indoor spaces? I'm used to Caribbean cruises where we dress for the warm weather and bring a sweater. Do they heat the indoor spaces? 4) is it really as rainy as I'm reading? do we really need rainpants? Thank you for any suggestions you can offer - trying to pack only 1 suitcase and one backpack per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALKER1313 Posted July 22, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Formal nights (night 2and 6) are called dress your best. If jeans and a polo are you best then that’s it. We pack only a carry on and I always have a suit. pools on Quantum- IDK indoor spaces are heated, but you still my need a sweater. Like everything in Alaska - dress in layers check the weather forecast before you leave, it can change a lot but…. Also it depends on the excursion you might be taking. Rain pants - I would never take them, but I can handle rain and a bit of cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALKER1313 Posted July 22, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Suggestion: turn in a bag of laundry day 2 or 3 for a refreshment of clothing. Not a terrible price and allows you to bring less items. (remember: don’t put you mink stole or leather pants into the bag) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted July 22, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 hours ago, mathmomof3 said: We are going on our first Alaskan cruise on Quantum in August and I have a few questions: 1) how formal the formal nights are in MDR as well as the dress for the rest of the nights. Are jeans ok with a nice shirt - button down/polo? 2) are the pools heated? 3) what is the temperature for the indoor spaces? I'm used to Caribbean cruises where we dress for the warm weather and bring a sweater. Do they heat the indoor spaces? 4) is it really as rainy as I'm reading? do we really need rainpants? Thank you for any suggestions you can offer - trying to pack only 1 suitcase and one backpack per person. Agree with walker1313...good advice. 1. Casual is the norm. 2. No. 3. Indoor spaces are heated but...bring a sweater. 4. Simply google what the weather forecast will be for your cruise and plan accordingly. * We've been to Alaska when it was snowing (yes, in the summer)...when it rained every single day...and when it was hot and wished we had brought shorts. Google is your friend. Happy sailing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshrich Posted July 22, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 22, 2022 9 hours ago, mathmomof3 said: We are going on our first Alaskan cruise on Quantum in August and I have a few questions: 1) how formal the formal nights are in MDR as well as the dress for the rest of the nights. Are jeans ok with a nice shirt - button down/polo? 2) are the pools heated? 3) what is the temperature for the indoor spaces? I'm used to Caribbean cruises where we dress for the warm weather and bring a sweater. Do they heat the indoor spaces? 4) is it really as rainy as I'm reading? do we really need rainpants? Thank you for any suggestions you can offer - trying to pack only 1 suitcase and one backpack per person. Hi We just did Radiance last month for Alaska and have done Quantum on another itinerary. Formal night was just dress your best, some people made the effort but the majority seemed to just wear jeans. In the Dining room there seemed to be no dress code enforced, we saw jeans, shorts, tank tops and baseball caps. When we were on Quantum, the indoor spaces all seemed pleasant, we are from the UK so it was never cold for us, the solarium pools seemed warm and the whole solarium a nice temp, we did not use the indoor or outdoor pool. The weather in Alaska in June was changeable, we did a b2b, the first week in Juneau it was raining, the second week it was sunny and in the high 70's. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph2017China Posted July 22, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 22, 2022 9 hours ago, mathmomof3 said: We are going on our first Alaskan cruise on Quantum in August and I have a few questions: 1) how formal the formal nights are in MDR as well as the dress for the rest of the nights. Are jeans ok with a nice shirt - button down/polo? 2) are the pools heated? 3) what is the temperature for the indoor spaces? I'm used to Caribbean cruises where we dress for the warm weather and bring a sweater. Do they heat the indoor spaces? 4) is it really as rainy as I'm reading? do we really need rainpants? Thank you for any suggestions you can offer - trying to pack only 1 suitcase and one backpack per person. all your questions were answered. But why would you have rain pants? Do you wear rain pants at home, when it rains? Yes, it rains a lot in AK, but rain pants are definitely something you don't need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted July 22, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Joseph2017China said: all your questions were answered. But why would you have rain pants? Do you wear rain pants at home, when it rains? Yes, it rains a lot in AK, but rain pants are definitely something you don't need We have done numerous cruises to Alaska and ALWAYS pack our rain pants --- they easily fold up into a pouch and work well especially when taking excursions on boats (whale watching) or glacier viewing days for added warmth. Would not leave home without them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celoplyr Posted July 22, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 22, 2022 I don't know why I have rain pants, but for some bizarre reason I do, so I pack them to Alaska, but have never needed them. This may be why I overpacked this year, but oh well. I also lived in a hoodie, but I'm from a place where it is really really hot, and so the deck was very cold (even though it was a good temp for Alaska, 65 as a high). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseWendy Posted July 22, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 22, 2022 We’re from Seattle and will be on Quantum in a few weeks. We are packing rain pants because no matter the weather if it’s torrential downpours we will still be outside 🙂 Also, we have a few excursions that are exposed to the elements so they might come in handy. They take up little space. Pack in layers, have waterproof jackets and you’ll be ready! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 22, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 22, 2022 19 hours ago, mathmomof3 said: We are going on our first Alaskan cruise on Quantum in August and I have a few questions: 1) how formal the formal nights are in MDR as well as the dress for the rest of the nights. Are jeans ok with a nice shirt - button down/polo? 2) are the pools heated? 3) what is the temperature for the indoor spaces? I'm used to Caribbean cruises where we dress for the warm weather and bring a sweater. Do they heat the indoor spaces? 4) is it really as rainy as I'm reading? do we really need rainpants? Thank you for any suggestions you can offer - trying to pack only 1 suitcase and one backpack per person. At most, we carry an umbrella. Indoor is the same temp as when you are in the Caribbean. For the most part, the heat load from people and equipment means the AC is running. Never ever carried rain pants (and we cruise Alaska every year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted July 22, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 22, 2022 19 hours ago, mathmomof3 said: 3) what is the temperature for the indoor spaces? I'm used to Caribbean cruises where we dress for the warm weather and bring a sweater. Do they heat the indoor spaces? Don't worry, they will adjust the heat of the indoor spaces according to the temperature that it is outside. We were on Ovation last week and it was typical Alaska weather which meant the day started off at 50 degrees. The indoor heaters were going and you felt the blasts of warm air from the vents as you were walking through the hallways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlbecker1 Posted July 22, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Italy52 said: We have done numerous cruises to Alaska and ALWAYS pack our rain pants --- they easily fold up into a pouch and work well especially when taking excursions on boats (whale watching) or glacier viewing days for added warmth. Would not leave home without them. We have done 8 cruises in Alaska and have never thought about bringing rain pants. It must be that we are Oregonians and rain is normal all of the time for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted July 23, 2022 #13 Share Posted July 23, 2022 22 hours ago, Tlbecker1 said: We have done 8 cruises in Alaska and have never thought about bringing rain pants. It must be that we are Oregonians and rain is normal all of the time for us. I would believe that. We are from and have returned back to California after living in several states. When we lived in Renton, WA, we were amazed at all the locals out in shorts and flip flops when it was raining. Me, I had my trusty umbrella. We have done 32 trips to Alaska during various months and have encountered different weather. So, packing light weight, folding rain pants is just second nature to us. We like the water and glacier excursions and tend to be outside a lot during that time. The pants have helped us when it is raining and also protected us from the wind. Not necessary for everyone, but a convenience for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la_croisiere_s'amuse Posted July 24, 2022 #14 Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 7/22/2022 at 9:14 AM, Italy52 said: We have done numerous cruises to Alaska and ALWAYS pack our rain pants --- they work well especially when taking excursions on boats (whale watching) Agreed. I have been very grateful to have waterproof pants for a couple of water excursions. I don't think I've ever needed them for actual rain purposes, but then again I've only done that itinerary three times. You never know when an absolute deluge will happen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadwaybaby123 Posted July 24, 2022 #15 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Formal nights really aren't that formal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlbecker1 Posted July 24, 2022 #16 Share Posted July 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Italy52 said: I would believe that. We are from and have returned back to California after living in several states. When we lived in Renton, WA, we were amazed at all the locals out in shorts and flip flops when it was raining. Me, I had my trusty umbrella. We have done 32 trips to Alaska during various months and have encountered different weather. So, packing light weight, folding rain pants is just second nature to us. We like the water and glacier excursions and tend to be outside a lot during that time. The pants have helped us when it is raining and also protected us from the wind. Not necessary for everyone, but a convenience for us. We definitely are going to be wearing shorts when it is 60! Rain has never bothered us and getting wet is all part of our daily lives, except this week it will be 100 degrees totally not normal for Oregon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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