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With so much exciting thing to do and to see, you may be wondering when is the best time to cruise Alaska.
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KEEP READING TO FIND OUT ABOUT: • Low season and high season travel • Best month for an Alaska cruise • Alaska cruise tips
HIGH SEASON JUNE, JULY, AUGUST WARM WEATHER FLOURISHING WILDLIFE LARGE CROWDS
LOW SEASON LOW SEASON MAY, SEPTEMBER MAY, SEPTEMBER FEWER CROWDS QUIETER EXCURSIONS UNPREDICTABLE WEATHER FEWER CROWDS QUIETER SHORE EXCURSIONS UNPREDICTABLE WEATHER
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: 3-12°C WILDLIFE: Black bears, salmon, humpback whales EXCURSIONS: whale watching, flightseeing tour, glacier tour
ALASKA CRUISES INJUNE 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: 8-16°C WILDLIFE: Moose calf, bear cubs and porcupines EXCURSIONS: Denali National Park, Alaska Railroad, Fishing
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: 10-18°C WILDLIFE: salmon, bears, seals and sea lions EXCURSIONS: hiking, whitewater rafting, Girdwood Forest Fair
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: 8-17°C WILDLIFE: salmon, bears, bald eagles EXCURSIONS: Tracy Arm Fjord, Native Alaskan Heritage Centre
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: 5-12°C WILDLIFE: moose, bears, rainbow trout EXCURSIONS: Northern Lights viewing, salmon fishing, flightseeing
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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