Alaska in May - Will we need mosquito repellant?

[thecoop]

Just curious.

[FlyingRev]

I would bring it, but I have never needed it in the month of May.

 

YMMV

 

:)

[shofer]

We went the first week of May and it was only in the 50's/60's. Too cool and too early for "skeeters".

[Coral]

I have done Alaska in May several times and there was only once when I went to Seward and Exit glacier that I needed it. Otherwise, I haven't used it (but always bring it with me but it stays on the ship so it would be useless to me anyways)... I would say probably not but I have not done Denali area and don't know the answer if you are doing a land based trip before or after your cruise.

[mii]

I was there at the end of May and did not see mosquitos. Now on the other hand they may be inland in certain areas so best to go prepared.

 

Marilyn

[elmtree]

We did Alaska last May, and the only time we were bothered with any kind of bugs were at one of the Salmon cookout's that was right by a creek..but the setting was so wonderful that we didnt mind much, and they weren't skeeters..just some kind of flying bugs...

[edYYZ]

Have been twice in May (once at the beginning and once at the end) and didn't notice mosquitos - and I would since my bites tend to swell up badly! Maybe bring it just in case?

[margord]

We are going in July, will we need it?

[atlasali]

I believe I have seen cartoons depicting The Mosquito as "the Alaskan State Bird". I would carry the strong repellant. Better safe than sorry!

[Italy52]

We sailed last May and didn't see any mosquitos. The only really annoying thing about our trip were the gnats at the top of Mt. Roberts tram. They were everywhere and made it difficult to smile for pictures and enjoy our hike.

[Gator83]

I was there in May and no you do not need anything for bugs. Have a great time.