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What to Pack for an Alaska Cruise: What I Wore, Regretted & Wish I'd Known Sooner!

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Alaska · SummerFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm also going to be sharing with you from my last cruise what I brought that wasn't as useful as I thought and that I even didn't wear.

The sun can get really hot. If you get a really warm day, do not be surprised if you get more sunburned than a Caribbean cruise because you're not expecting it.

If there is one thing that you want to bring, it is binoculars. When we left from Seattle on our last cruise, it didn't take us more than an hour to get out of Seattle before we actually saw whales.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Wear layers to accommodate temperature variations of up to 20 degrees in one day.
Bring touchscreen gloves so you can use your phone for photos while staying warm.
Pack a rain jacket with a hood rather than relying on an umbrella in windy conditions.
Bring sunscreen and aloe vera, as the sun can be surprisingly intense in Alaska.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cold temperatures at glaciersBring a warm outer layer, a hat to protect ears, and potentially thermal layers or fleece-lined leggings.
SunburnBring sunscreen and aloe vera; the sun can be stronger than expected due to reflection off water.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it really that cold when visiting glaciers?
QDo I really need to bring a warm jacket?
QDo I need a hat for Alaska?

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