Best Time To Cruise Alaska

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Best Time To Cruise Alaska
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• Low season and high season travel
• Best month for an Alaska cruise
• Alaska cruise tips

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HIGH SEASON
JUNE, JULY, AUGUST
WARM WEATHER FLOURISHING WILDLIFE LARGE CROWDS
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LOW SEASON
LOW SEASON
MAY, SEPTEMBER
MAY, SEPTEMBER
FEWER CROWDS QUIETER EXCURSIONS UNPREDICTABLE
WEATHER
FEWER CROWDS QUIETER SHORE EXCURSIONS UNPREDICTA
BLE WEATHER
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ALASKA CRUISES IN MAY
Outside of the high season, cruising in Alaska in
May means you'll get good weather, while schools
are still in term-time meaning there'll be fewer
visitors.
PRICE low when booked in advance
TEMPERATURE 3-12C
WILDLIFE Black bears, salmon, humpback whales
EXCURSIONS whale watching, flightseeing tour,
glacier tour
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ALASKA CRUISES IN JUNE
Despite being the start of the peak season to
travel to Alaska, June remains relatively quiet
as schools are not yet on holidays.
PRICE mid to high
TEMPERATURE 8-16C
WILDLIFE Moose calf, bear cubs and porcupines
EXCURSIONS Denali National Park, Alaska
Railroad, Fishing
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ALASKA CRUISES IN JULY
The height of summer in Alaska, expect great
weather and plenty of excursions, although you'll
also find larger crowds.
PRICE high
TEMPERATURE 10-18C
WILDLIFE salmon, bears, seals and sea lions
EXCURSIONS hiking, whitewater rafting, Girdwood
Forest Fair
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ALASKA CRUISES IN AUGUST
While August is the end of summer, you'll still
find plenty of outdoor excursions and events, but
be sure to have a raincoat on hand.
PRICE high
TEMPERATURE 8-17C
WILDLIFE salmon, bears, bald eagles
EXCURSIONS Tracy Arm Fjord, Native Alaskan
Heritage Centre
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ALASKA CRUISES IN SEPTEMBER
With summer holidays over and temperatures
cooling down, September makes for a quieter, more
budget-friendly time to cruise to Alaska.
PRICE mid with great last minute deals
TEMPERATURE 5-12C
WILDLIFE moose, bears, rainbow trout
EXCURSIONS Northern Lights viewing, salmon
fishing, flightseeing
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TOP TIPS FOR AN ALASKA CRUISE

• Pack sensibly for both wet and dry weather
• See more of Alaska with a cruise and stay holiday
• Be respectful of the wildlife
• Take quality camera equipment to capture the
  natural beauty of Alaska

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