DCL Advice - AK Cruise

[Coastie]

My wife and I have never been on a cruise of any kind. After seeing some of the threads posted by others on AK we are overwhelmed with options and when would be the best time. We had heard there are certain times when bugs/misquitos can be a nuisance. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

My wife and I have never been on a cruise of any kind. After seeing some of the threads posted by others on AK we are overwhelmed with options and when would be the best time. We had heard there are certain times when bugs/misquitos can be a nuisance. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

We've been to Alaska many times between May and September. In spite of being warned about the bug issue (usually late May through July), we've never experienced it. Just be sure to have some bug repellant if it does happen.

"Best" time - define "best". Weather is generally better mid summer, but prices are higher then.