Alaskan Cruises

The travel season for Alaskan cruises begins around mid May and ends around mid September. This is when the temperatures in the arctic are most mild and comfortable for outdoor activities. May is the driest month of the year and June through August are the warmest. Cruise rates are highest in July as this is the most popular month to take an Alaskan cruise.

Click Here For All Alaskan Cruises!

If you shop for your Alaskan cruise at Direct Line Cruises, you can browse through all of the rates for the various accommodations by departure date. You'll find fares are severely discounted at Direct Line Cruises even for travel during peak months, when you need the savings most.

How to Pack for Alaskan Cruises

The weather can be unpredictable in Alaska so it's to your benefit to check the weather report before you leave and pack accordingly. You can't always depend on temperature norms to predict what you'll experience. Just in case, you should plan to dress in layers. Be sure to bring sweaters, a jacket, a rain coat, and some warm socks. Temperatures will drop at night throughout the year.

You should also pack some good deck shoes with low heels, walking shoes like sneakers, and hiking boots for on-shore excursions. Don't for get your camera and plenty of extra film or digital storage because there's lots you'll want to shoot. Binoculars come in really handy onboard and off for spotting whales, dolphins, grizzly bears, moose, caribou, or just getting a close-up look as icebergs calve into the dark waters.