What to Wear on an Alaskan Cruise
I Finally Cracked the Alaska Cruise Packing Code. Here's How You Can, Too. Picture this: You’re on the deck of a majestic cruise ship, watching a skyscraper-sized chunk of ice calve off a glacier and crash into the sea. The sun is peeking out, but a biting wind is whipping across the water. You look around and see a wild mix of people—some are shivering in shorts and a t-shirt, while others are sweating through a heavy winter parka. Don't be that person. Figuring out what to pack for an Alaskan cruise is a puzzle that stumps even the most seasoned travelers. The weather can flip from sunny to sideways rain faster than you can say "is that a whale?" It feels like you need to pack for four different trips in one suitcase. I should know. I’ve been on three Alaskan cruises, and let’s just say my learning curve was steep. My first time, I brought a mountain of cozy, heavy sweaters but almost no real rain gear. Big mistake. The second time, I overcorrected and packed so ...