Alaskan Trip 2012: Alaska Inside Passage

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Alaska Inside Passage - Overview and Weather

The incredible landscape of the Inside Passage is home to diverse wildlife - orca, mountain goats, bald eagles, bears, puffins, sea otters and more - but the superstars of the area are the gentle giants who feed here every summer. Look out for the awesome acrobatics of breaching humpback whales. You'll never forget the sight of these 40-ton beasts hurling themselves into the air, almost completely escaping the water. If you're especially lucky, you could see them swimming together to create a bubble net, trapping and eating fish by the giant mouthful.

Weather in July:

Average High     63°
Average Low      48°
Record High       90°
Record Low        30°

Source: Royal Caribbean Cruise website.

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What Else to Bring?

This list includes items you may not think about but might be helpful on a cruise. The list will grow as items are thought of.

1. Three-way plug - to charge phones, cameras, laptops, etc.
2. Night light - for bathroom so overhead lights don't need to be turned on in the middle of the night.
3. Seasick medication
4. Sunscreen - it is cool in Alaska, but there are many hours of sunlight.
5. Binoculars - to view the wildlife from the ship
6. Alarm clock, battery operated - it is nice to have a clock you are familiar with and if there are any power issues, you have a clock with the correct time.
7. Small Flashlight - when it gets dark in the room, it gets very dark.
8. Insect Repellant - those Alaskan mosquitoes are big and very hungry.
9. Small Journal - it is nice to write down places you have seen and interesting things encountered as well as to record places where photos have been taken.
10. Games - we are going to be At Sea for nearly 3 days, might be fun to play cards, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, etc.
11. Reading Material - a good book, a few magazines which can be tossed and/or crossword/puzzle books - nice to have for relaxing during Cruising Days.

For a list of additional items click here.