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Packing Must haves for a Cruise to Alaska
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items Our Alaskan cruise was one of the best trips ever. We're already planning to go back! Here is what you need to pack for a cruise to Alaska
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Clothing
Accessories
Cruise Essentials
Clothing
Alaska is a rainforest. It rains a lot! Be prepared for the weather on your cruise with these clothing essentials
Helly Hansen makes a comfortable, breathable rain jacket. These are great for your outer layer during excursions or on the ship
Men's Rain Jackets & Coats | Helly Hansen US
These sailing jackets offer the perfect marriage of warmth and water resistance. You can also find fleece lined versions of most of these if you're traveling when it's colder
Women's Sailing Jackets
If you're exploring nature in Alaska, you'll want waterproof or water resistance hiking boots or shoes. These are some of my favorites!
Hiking Boots & Shoes - Columbia Sportswear
Whether you're exploring town or your cruise ship, these fleece layers are great for cooler times. You'll want to pack layers on your Alaskan cruise and these are the perfect fit!
Polaires & Hoodies Casual - Columbia Sportswear
When exploring nature, you'll want to make sure you have a great pair or hiking or water resistant pants. These fit the bill perfectly and are not only comfortable, but also have lots of pockets. Perfect for an Alaskan adventure
REI Co-op Trailmade Pull-On Pants - Women's | REI Co-op
Another great pair of pants for hiking and exploring. And at an affordable price too
Women's Convertible Quick Dry Hiking Pants
A base layer is super helpful when packing for Alaska! Especially if you plan to do outdoor activities, layers will be essential to your trip.
Cuddl Duds Womens Lightweight Active Set
Accessories
Here are a few things that will help make your cruise to Alaska more magical!
When you're on the ship, or even other excursions, you'll want a pair of good binoculars so you can see all the wildlife. These worked perfectly for my cruise and I would 100% recommend them!
Nocs Provisions 8x25 Waterproof Binoculars
If you want a less expensive pair of binoculars, these are a great choise too! They won't be as high quality as the Nocs obviously, but on a budget, they do the trick
20x25 HD Waterproof Binoculars for Adults
July and August make up mosquito season in Alaska, so be sure to be prepared with some repellent of some sort. I love these wipes because they are portable and affordable.
OFF! Deep Woods Mosquito Repellent Wipes, 12 Ct
Packing cubes are super helpful when packing for Alaska. They can keep things organized, but also keep things compacted so you have more room in your luggage with bulkier items
Veken 9/11 Set Compression Packing Cubes
Alaska gets a lot of daylight in the summer, with the sun setting at midnight sometimes and rising again at 4am depending on the month. If you're in a verandah or even oceanview room, I highly recommend a blackout eye mask so you can sleep even when ...
MyHalos® 3D Blackout Sleep Mask - Memory Foam
Cruise Essentials
These essentials are things I always cruise with. They just make everything easier!
You should always have something to combat sea sickness before it starts. Sea bands are one of my favorite ways to do this as there are no side effects! I never cruise without them
Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Wristbands, 2 Sets
If you need something a little stronger than Sea Bands, I like the less drowsy formula of Dramamine! Side effects are minimal and it works like a charm.
Dramamine All Day Less Drowsy Motion Sickness Relief Tablets for Nausea, Dizziness & Vomiting - 16ct
Door decorations are always fun to add to your list! Find some that match your theme and destination for a cute door decoration
Disney Cruise Alaska Magnet Disney Cruise Door Magnet Writeable 5 x 5
A passport organizer is so helpful when you have multiple passports to manage! Keep things organized and neat. And it's also RFID blocking so it keeps your documents safe.
TOPBAG RFID Passport Holder Family Wallet