ddanhour Posted April 25, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 25, 2004 We are cruising to Alaska on the Coral Princess on July 3rd this year. If somebody will tell me about clothing to bring that time of year and how formal the dress is on board I will appreciate any comments. Thank You. ddanhour@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genessa Posted April 25, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 25, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ddanhour: We are cruising to Alaska on the Coral Princess on July 3rd this year. If somebody will tell me about clothing to bring that time of year and how formal the dress is on board I will appreciate any comments. Thank You. ddanhour@comcast.net<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> the two formal nights are formal - suits or tuxes for men, gowns or cocktail dresses for the ladies or silky pants sets, etc. The rest of the evenings are dressy casual - what you would wear to eat in a nice restaurant. If you don't want to get dressed up at all, you can eat in the buffet or order room service. Bring layers of clothing for outdoors Alaska - on one particular day I wore everything from a tank top to the tank, covered by a long sleeved shirt, with a hoodie and a windbreaker. I love my jeans and was comfortable with them, but many people recommend swishy pants, the waterproof wind pants that "swish" when you walk. We also brought wool hats, gloves that we wore one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddanhour Posted April 25, 2004 Author #3 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Thanks for the quick reply. Could you tell me what time of the year you went? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy509 Posted April 25, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 25, 2004 swishy pants..... funny...but true...so far that is what I have bought to pack NCL Sunward 1983 Carnival 1995 Regal 1998 Explorer of the Seas 2001 Infinity May 2004 I Love it when we're Cruisin together!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodspines Posted April 26, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 26, 2004 Are nylon windbreakers waterproof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooked-on-travel Posted April 26, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 26, 2004 We used warm gear on our cruise in Aug last year. Midday wasn't so cold if it was sunny, but rain and cool evening air can make more layers more comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam512 Posted April 28, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 28, 2004 I have figured out the best way to determine what kind of clothes to take to Alaska - check the Weather Channel website before you go. I have been checking Skagway, Ketchikan, and Juneau since I will be going there next month. Have your clothes ready, check the weather the week before, and change things accordingly. They may not always be right, but they will be close enough. Happy Sailing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkem Posted April 28, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 28, 2004 As an aussie going on the SDerenade on 19th September to Alaska, can someone tell me what swishy pants are? Never heard of them! Are they those parachute material tracksuits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genessa Posted April 28, 2004 #9 Share Posted April 28, 2004 we were on our cruise from July 12 - 19th. Woodspines, in my limited experience, as far as nylon windbreakers being waterproof, some are, some aren't, some aren't even water resistant. Catkem, I think your parachute pants are what I call "swishy" pants. They are waterproof or at least water resistant and definitely wind resistant. Definitely quick drying, unlike the jeans I prefer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkem Posted April 29, 2004 #10 Share Posted April 29, 2004 thankyou Genessa We will look at buying some in San Fransisco. Does anyone know where the docks are in Vancouver? We have a booking at the Sheridan Wall Centre when we arrive about 3 weeks before the cruise, (we are hiring a campervan for 3 weeks) but is this close to the shipping dock or what hotels are close to the shipping docks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cujosmom Posted April 29, 2004 #11 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Catkem We are sailing on the Serenade Sept 5. For your date and mine the ship will dock at Ballantyne and not Canada Place. Following is the link to the cruise ship schedule. From what I've read on this board, there's not many good hotel choices near Ballantyne. We are planning to stay "downtown" and taking a taxi to Ballantyne. http://www.portvancouver.com/cruise/schedule.html Until we set sail to Alaska on the Serenade of The Seas <center> <a href="http://www.escati.com/counter98/free_time_codes.htm"> </center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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