Some might say that Alaska is beautiful even if the weather is not, but the reality is as the summer progresses it gets increasingly wet in the Inside Passage. And since most cruisers to that part of the world see an Alaska sailing as a once-in-a-lifetime trip, unless the cruise is out of reach to you financially, we suggest sailing in the dryer months of May and June. And Alaska isn't the only major cruise destination with a rainy season to avoid: Both Hawaii and the Mediterranean have "wet" times of year, which can come with — in addition to low fares — rough seas.
Some might say that Alaska is beautiful even if the weather is not, but the reality is as the summer progresses it gets increasingly wet in the Inside Passage. And since most cruisers to that part of the world see an Alaska sailing as a once-in-a-lifetime trip, unless the cruise is out of reach to you financially, we suggest sailing in the dryer months of May and June. And Alaska isn't the only major cruise destination with a rainy season to avoid: Both Hawaii and the Mediterranean have "wet" times of year, which can come with — in addition to low fares — rough seas.