Alaska cruise
 

We are going on an Alaska cruise from 6-3-17 to 6-10-16. Leaving from Seattle. Any suggestions on temps and clothes to bring.

Wear layers; it can be chilly near glaciers, and potentially wet anywhere.

Lifhtweight gloves, ski hat too.

Fleece is good, and a light rain jacket. Even formal dinners on board will be more casual in Alaska than you would expect on other cruises. Bring mosquito repellent, especially if you go on an excursion. On a trip to the Kroschel Center for Orphaned Animals in Haines in early June, we just about got carried off by those flying varmints.

From Holland America's website:

Alaska is casual, but be prepared to dress for dinners (see dinner dress below). The best approach is to bring clothes that can be layered; more layers for cooler, windier weather, fewer layers for warm, dry days. Be sure to also bring:
• A lightweight, waterproof coat or jacket, as well as a sweater or warm vest for strolling the decks of the ship and for glacier viewing
• A warm hat and gloves
• Women may want to bring two or three pairs of washable slacks or jeans (combined with polo shirts, blouses or light sweaters and accessorized with a belt, scarf or jewelry this basic outfit can be worn just about anywhere. Depending on weather and occasion, add a blazer, cardigan or windbreaker jacket)
• Men may want to add an extra pair of slacks, but they’ll find that the same basic dress theme works for them, too (there is no place in Alaska a man cannot go in a sport coat and slacks. Also, a dark suit is appropriate for dinner on board ship)
• Sturdy walking shoes for every day use (two pairs are suggested) both leather, to stand up to rain if necessary, and a pair with a good arch support
• One or two pairs of dress shoes to accompany your dinner outfit