Alaska Cruise Outfits - What to Wear on an Alaskan Cruise (2024)

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Alaska Cruise Outfits - What to Wear on an Alaskan Cruise? ›

There's no need to be formal – jeans, slacks, casual tops, sweaters, sneakers and boots are all perfect.

There's no need to be formal – jeans, slacks, casual tops, sweaters, sneakers and boots are all perfect.

We typically dress up in typical resort/cruise wear when cruising the Caribbean. Of course you won't see anything like that in Alaska. Some do dress up but it has a more casual vibe overall. Think sweaters or button down shirts with jeans for men and nice tops with pants or jeans for women.

Inside Passage/Southeast; Southcentral; and Interior: daytime highs in the mid 50s to upper 60s, with low temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Far North/Arctic: daytime highs in the mid 20s to upper 30s, with low temperatures in the mid-teens to upper 20s.

Cruise Dinner Dress

Formal wear: Anticipate two formal nights per week. Ladies wear a co*cktail dress or gown and gentlemen don a suit and tie or tuxedo. Smart-casual wear for dinner: Slacks and collared shirts or sweaters for men.

T-shirts, swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps, and pool wear are not allowed in the main restaurant or specialty restaurants at any time. In addition, shorts and flip-flops are not permitted during the evening hours.

Is there a dress code for dinner on a cruise? Most nights you can wear anything you want except shorts or cut off jeans. One night on every cruise there is a night of formal dress.

Next, pack a fleece jacket to provide a layer of insulation. Last, bring a lightweight waterproof/windproof jacket to keep heat in and rain out. The ship has a good supply of umbrellas so there is no need to bring your own.

All the newer large ships have one pool with an electric roof and others without. The hot tubs are heated no matter where they are on the ship. On our sailing - it was too cold to swim in the regular pools. I had heard a few weeks before ours and a few weeks after, it was warm enough.

We typically only have about $20-50 cash on hand. We don't do room service typically or gamble at the casino. So, we basically don't run into a situation where we would need cash on a ship. If it's Alaska, credit cards work fine.

How do you stay warm on an Alaskan cruise? ›

Layering of your outerwear is your best bet to keep warm and dry. You should also have a hat, gloves and waterproof shoes on this cruise.

You'll need a sturdy pair of hiking boots or shoes to tread upon Alaska's mountainous terrain, which can be muddy or even snowy during cruise season. Member sue450 recommends bringing "a pair of waterproof hiking shoes (they look like tennis shoes but the Gore-Tex makes them absolutely waterproof). I wore these A LOT."

For those cruising to Alaska, you can experience cruises in April, August, and September. Here's a pro tip: opt for August or April cruises for the best chance of catching the northern lights. If you aren't a night owl at heart, don't forget to practice staying up late before the show!

It might seem instinctive to pack a big winter coat to bring to Alaska but don't — beware of bulky, overly warm outer layers. A much better plan of attack is to layer a shirt with a fleece and throw a light, waterproof layer like this over top so you can be prepared for any weather.

Evening Chic means you dress to impress, glamorous and sophisticated in your own way, with a co*cktail dress, skirt, slacks, or designer jean, an elegant dress top or blazer—some guests even pack a tuxedo or gown for onboard photos.

Gentlemen: elegant dress pants, shirts, sports jackets as well as suits, ties and tuxedos. Ladies: co*cktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts, blouses and evening gowns. Please no shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, bathing clothes, jeans, cut-off jeans, sportswear and baseball caps.

For the most part, jeans and hiking pants (polyester/wool blends) are good for an Alaskan vacation. With jeans, you just want to keep in mind that when cotton gets wet it is no longer warm.

Most cruise lines have relaxed their policies enough so that most travelers will be able to attend a formal night with the clothes they keep in their closet at home—even if it's a simple request for a collared shirt and a prohibition on jeans at dinner.

The good news is that denim in the form of jeans, jackets, shorts and skirts is generally a perfectly acceptable daytime casual cruise look, often combined with a T-shirt but check before you go for lunch – those designer jeans may cut it for a promenade on deck but some lines don't allow jeans in their restaurants, ...