Is an alaskan cruise freezing cold and windy?
sorry if this is a stupid question! my bf wants to go on an alaskan cruise, and i've only been on caribbean cruises. we are going in july or august. i never even thought cruise ships went to those places because of the icebergs. i'm picturing a cold and windy miserable place. do the ships typically dock and let you off, and if so, is it a freezing tundra? are there typically pools on the ship like regular cruise ships? i just have no idea what to expect... so i'm freaking out thinking it's going to be like 'deadliest catch'..... please tell me what it's like and tell me i'm wrong.....
What should I pack to wear for visiting Anchorage, Alaska the first part of September? I see September has a lot of rain and I am female :)
It will be very cool, Fall is cold in Anchorage and rain makes it even colder.Layers. If you are coming from a hot climate, I suggest also adding a light weight leggings or tights with a matching long sleeved light weight top for the first layer.Then what you want to wear.Then a sweater or down vest and very warm socks and sturdy shoes.Lastly your rain gear, gloves, a hat with a brim, and umbrellas are worthless because of the winds. You use these only if you need them and the sweater can always be shed if it warms up.As it is still fairly light out most of the day, when you get there, depending on your sleeping arrangements, buy a roll of aluminium foil and duct tape. Put the aluminium foil on the windows where you will be sleeping and seal any cracks with the duct tape to keep the foil in place. You will have a hard time sleeping if you don’t and a sleep mask just doesn’t cut it.Have great fun! A wonderful time to visit Alaska and enjoy it no matter the weather!
How can I stay warm in Fairbanks in Alaska? What clothing should I wear?
Layers. Always layers of clothing. Moisture kills insulation qualities so with layering you separate the natural moisture that your body gives off from the insulating quality of your clothes. Begin with thermal underwear, both top and bottom, then also 2 pairs of socks. Then whatever your work attire is. Then a light jacket and over it a heavy outer coat. More layers for colder weather. So your fall jacket and then your outer jacket. Quality gear is great but for those in construction the outer shell has to be sort of disposable, or at least washable. For around town sorrel boots are fine but for extended times in the cold there has been no substitute for bunny boots. Keep your head warm too. A hat with the option of flipping up the hood on your coat when the wind gets nasty, which it occasionally does. I always carry no less than two pairs of gloves as well. 3 if I want an inner and an outer. You might have to take them off at some point and snowy hands turn wet. Keep your backup gloves free of getting wet.With layers, you can peak off one of them if you have to shovel or work hard which leads to sweat. Then once done put the outer layer back on, or at least drape it over yourself.Quality foot wear in the in and out aspect of work is a must. 400 grams of thinsulate, is a minimum. Although 600 might be too much depending on how much you are inside.All people are different in how they naturally generate heat but one thing I have noticed is that people who don’t eat right freeze their buts off, no matter what they wear. If I know I will be out in it all day I will eat a high calorie, high protein meal for all the meals, forego any diet, and concentrate on feeding the furnace. Remember “garbage in, garbage out” . Eat good.
Are there 5 day cruises to Alaska?
Hi!Yes there are.Princess Cruises, Celebrity and NCL are some of the Cruise ships that have itineraries of 5 days or more to Alaska. You can find some cruises for Alaska here if you are interested: Worldwide Cruises
How safe is Alaska to travel as a tourist?
My answer deviates from what is written below by other Alaskans.I’m not only an Alaska resident, I’m an adventurer, and also an Alaska travel advisor and planning coach for those who want a do-it-themselves high-quality Alaska experience on a budget. In addition, I keep track of all safety-related and fatal incidents involving people in our outdoors, both visitors and residents.Safety depends on where you’re going, how you are traveling/ getting around, if you are alone or with others, both your gender and age to a certain extent, how well skilled and experienced you are in wildernesses, and other factors.Crime has exploded in Alaska. That is not to be ignorant of. Yet the travel industry isn’t too revealing about this.Bear and moose safety protocols are also very important. Both present risk. And every summer there are deaths due to bear and moose encounters, as well as at times, in some areas, wolves.Safety on the trails is variable also. Just the other day an experienced hiker was killed from a fall on a mountain trail that isn’t even too high risk. But it doesn’t take much error to create a tragedy.But there are safety risks even on semi-urban trails, and yet in remote, rugged, truly wild wildernesses often a lesser risk than what is had closer to towns. Due to the fact people present more danger than wildlife and nature. But you’ve got to be smart in wildernesses especially here in Alaska, where it’s very easy to get killed for one or dozens of reasons, mostly due to carelessness or complacency.Furthermore, many people go missing in Alaska. Disappearances are rather common frankly and more remain unsolved than are solved.Driving safety is another issue. Many people are killed on our roads every day.Does all of this mean you should avoid Alaska? Of course not. It simply means you ought to be — must be — aware of all risks and opportunities and fully prepared.
How cold does it get in Iceland in August (or how warm)? What should I pack?
August has an average high temperature of 13 degrees Celsius (55 F) and average lows of about 8 degrees Celsius (47 F).It can go higher and it can go lower so it’s recommended to take a few layers to wear, Icelanders are experts in wearing layers since we can never know how the weather is going to change in the next hours or even minutes!So pack layers, T-shirts, shorts, sweaters, jeans and a coat (waterproof is recommended).
I'm going to Colorado from August 4th-15th and need help making a packing list. What should I bring?
Clothing: three pairs of shorts, two of jeans, and a pair of dress trousers if you're visiting fine restaurants. Five t-shirts, a Polo or casual button shirt and a dress shirt if you are going to fine restaurants. A sweater or sweat shirt, a light jacket, and perhaps a sport jacket. You'll want a rain poncho or rain jacket for afternoons in the high country, especially if you're going to be hiking. Which brings me to footwear: comfort is the key, be sure you have good support and closed toes for hiking. A pair of loafers will do for fine restaurants. Make sure you wear and carry soft, dry socks when hiking. Damp or rough ones cause blisters. A cap is advisable for outdoors to block the very harsh sun. Sunglasses. Bandana or head band to absorb sweat while hiking (also may be dampened for cooling). Water bottles. Day pack or rucksack. Light gloves (it can get cold rapidly at altitude).