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Topic: Alaska what to bring?

Pam
First Class Passenger
Member # 360

posted 05-27-1999 11:12 AM

Does anyone have any first hand experience on what to bring for clothes? I feel like a person can't get away with traveling light. Sweatshirts, sweaters, formal wear etc.

Posts: 21 | From: Danbury NH USA | Registered: Feb 99

pvh
First Class Passenger
Member # 739

posted 05-27-1999 05:42 PM

I know what you mean. We are leaving tomorrow for Alaska, and we are packed everything; and I do mean everything! We return on the 4th of June. I will try to repost and let you know what was really needed.

Posts: 22 | Registered: Feb 99

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 05-30-1999 08:03 AM

I went last May. It never rained and I only needed a light sweater! But it could have poured...it often does, and it could have been colder! Best to pack some layers and a waterproof.

My wife always packs half a dozzen sweaters...why? Two can last a week! You need some formal wear, but pick clothes you can mix and match.

REMEMBER: most women don't ever wear 50% of what they pack!

Malcolm, London (UK)

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago!

helenbart
Just Boarded
Member # 591

posted 06-04-1999 05:12 PM

Don't plan on using the self serve laundry on Princess ships. The people who've toured before the cruise and have a lot of dirty clothes at embarkation will occupy the equipment. I've heard of people with rooms close to the laundry complain of noise from fights all night long.

Posts: 9 | From: St. Louis, MO, USA | Registered: Dec 98

pvh
First Class Passenger
Member # 739

posted 06-06-1999 01:29 PM

We just got back from Alaska June 4. We were very lucky and had great weather. I did wear my coat, hat and gloves in Glacier Bay and coat in Skagway. Juneau and Ketchikan were in 60's. My suggestion is this: if you are wanting to purchase Alaska sweatshirts, don't take a bunch of stuff, buy one in each port. I didn't have room in my luggage for one. Take the hat, coat and gloves in case, however.

Posts: 22 | Registered: Feb 99

sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 07-01-1999 07:31 PM

Good suggestion re the hat and gloves, PVH and the layered clothing. Also something for rain, probably just an umbrella or a squall jacket with a hood. You will buy one or two sweatshirts from Alaska so don't take too many. It was so hot in the afternoon in Glacier Bay that I was sorry I didn't have a pair of shorts - morning was freezing. A light jacket is great with a gold shirt and sweatshirt on top. Have fun - it is magnificent.

Posts: 3305 | From: Toronto, Ont. Canada | Registered: Jul 99

RANDY
First Class Passenger
Member # 377

posted 07-24-1999 12:12 AM

Actually, I personally had no trouble using the self service laundry on-board the Sea Princess. I would say that one load takes about 1-hour to wash and dry. Hope this helps you in some way in figuring out how much to take. With the help of the self service laundry, I probably could've packed less...alot less!

Posts: 12 | From: KANEOHE, HAWAII, USA | Registered: Feb 99

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