A friend and I are doing a Holland America cruise tour mid-July next year, starting with three days in Denali and then a southbound cruise. I know I need lots of layers, waterproof pants and jacket, and touchscreen gloves, but what else that isn't obvious would I need? A neck gaiter? mosquito net for Denali (I've heard about the enormous mosquitos!). I'm hoping I can fit everything into a carry on, as I don't remember the last time I checked a bag, but since I'll probably need a couple of pairs of outdoor shoes and something nicer for on the ship, and all those layers, I'm not sure. No problem in the past for 2-3 weeks in Europe, including a nice outfit to wear to the opera, but this is a different sort of trip! Suggestions much appreciated!
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
8432 posts
Wear about what you would be wearing at home. It gets warm there in Summer.
But when a hot dog is $10 from a street vender, take lots of money.
And if you are going on Holland America, take a sense of humor with you. Those senior citizens can be hilarious. We once took a repositioning cruise to Europe, and there was a table of 8 very elderly folks--all wearing matching Wild Thang T-shirts. You will never see more walkers than are in the front of the dining room.
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
5384 posts
We were there in early July a few years ago and I bright a light jacket for early morning and evening, other than that I wore shorts everyday.