Late June or Early August for northbound Alaska

[4ever]

I am in the early planning stages and wonder what the difference would be between a June 28th cruise or an August 9th cruise,is there much difference weather wise,sightseeing, wildlife viewing? Would you recommend one over the other. We will be on northbound sailing Princess Sapphire.

I think we'd like to do dog-sledding on the glacier, whalewatching, and who knows what else. We will be cruising with our 3 children ages 18, 17, and 10. Any suggestions or opinions are more than welcome, I have much learning and research to do. I think we will spend about 4 or 5 days in Alaska post cruise as well.

[Budget Queen]

You will get more salmon viewing if going later, and maybe some lower rates for part of your trip interior also going in August.

 

Overall, probably makes little difference. :)

 

Top must do recommended wildlife spots, interior Alaska are Denali Park and Kenai Fjords. Include them for a visit. :)