Disney Wonder Sailing Dates & Sailing Calendar on AlaskaCruises.com (2024)

FAQs

What's the best month to go on an Alaskan cruise? ›

For the warmest temperatures, cruise between mid-June and mid-August. For the most Midnight Sun, come 3 weeks before or after the summer solstice and longest day of the year, June 21. Want to see the northern lights? That's a long shot during cruising season.

Most sail along the Inside Passage, a maritime route along the state's southern coast (and into British Columbia and Washington state) that weaves around the area's thousand islands. Some venture farther north into the Gulf of Alaska; these are often one-way cruises that begin and end at the ports near Anchorage.

The Alaska cruise season typically runs from late April to late September, and the cheapest months to cruise to Alaska are during the shoulder season months of April, May, and September. Prices tend to be cheaper during shoulder season due to chillier temperatures and the fact that school is still in session.

A: Once you book your cruise, log in to your MyDisney account and go to My Disney Cruise or My Reservations to see the details of your cruise plans unfold.

Northbound Alaska cruises sail up the coastline through the Inside Passage and along Hubbard Glacier, so your best view of Alaska's scenic landmasses are likely on the starboard side of the ship. Southbound Alaska cruises are the opposite.

Holland America Line

Round-trip from Vancouver. Holland America Line has been cruising Alaska's pristine glacial waters for more than 75 years – longer than any other cruise line. On top of that, the line features more voyages to Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve than its competitors.

The Inside Passage Itinerary is the most popular cruise itinerary to Alaska. This itinerary typically includes Alaska's most visited ports of Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.

The best time to see the aurora borealis in Alaska is from August 21 to April 21. We call it the Aurora Season. So yes, there are some very lucky cruise passengers who will see the northern lights in the Inside Passage late in the summer and fall, but don't bank on it.

An average budget for a 7-day cruise along Alaska's Inside Passage route, with several shore excursions and additional amenities, is typically between $3,000 and $5,000 per person. We'll provide more details below, as we've experienced such a cruise twice ourselves. We took a 10-day and, later, 7-day cruise.

Is it cold on a cruise to Alaska? ›

Alaska Cruise Temperature by Month

Temperatures can reach anywhere from the low 30s to upper 80s depending on your month of travel as well as the port of call. We always recommend that you dress in layers to prepare for whatever weather comes your way.

A typical 7-day Alaska vacation costs around $3000 per person—a little over $400 per day. Here's an average breakdown, based upon our analysis of hundreds of actual itineraries.

Go online and create a mock booking

Before your cruise departs, you can head online and recreate your booking. This will tell you whether certain cabin categories are sold out, as well as a rough estimate of how many rooms are available within each.

To get to be the family of the day on a Disney Cruise Line ship means that your family will be the first to board the ship. One of the Cast Members makes a big deal of announcing your family and everyone claps and cheers as you leave the waiting area and go to board the ship.

It's easy to find and book a Disney cruise on our cruise listing page. You can also make reservations through your travel agent or by calling Disney Cruise Line at (800) 951-3532. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Winter, when nights are long, dark, and clear, is the best time to see the Northern Lights in Alaska. That said, it is possible but not guaranteed to see them on an Alaska cruise. An Alaska cruise in early April, or late September, close to the fall equinox (September 21), will increase your chances.

Alaska's peak whale season is considered to be May through September, and it's during this time that the boat tours operate.

The best time to visit Alaska is during the summer months. While our summer season is short, it is the driest, warmest time to visit. Starting mid May and ending mid September you are sure to see the best the State of Alaska has to offer...

Alaska Cruise Temperature by Month

Temperatures can reach anywhere from the low 30s to upper 80s depending on your month of travel as well as the port of call. We always recommend that you dress in layers to prepare for whatever weather comes your way.