If DCL does Alaska

[stitichsmom]

I would be so excited since that is our port with out flying. But I have a question. We are going on our first DCL Cruise in Feb. Should we book the Alaskan cruise as soon as they open it or should we wait to book it on our cruise.

Thanks for your help,
Pam

 

[pfishgirl]

I think you would need to book ASAP because

1. LOTS of people want Alaska
2. It will book up really fast
3. It will be Totally new

and I will book right along with you

We can't wait for Alaska

 

[Hygiene99]

I would be so excited since that is our port with out flying. But I have a question. We are going on our first DCL Cruise in Feb. Should we book the Alaskan cruise as soon as they open it or should we wait to book it on our cruise.

Thanks for your help,
Pam

Follow Phishgirl's advice!

Then when on Board check to see if there is anything left that would get you the discount, if there is, Book it Again, when you get home cancel the other, if you get something!

 

[smye1stdisneycruise]

I have not seen or heard that DCL is sailing to Alaska. When is this happening? Enquiring minds want to know!

 

[mmouse37]

I have not seen or heard that DCL is sailing to Alaska. When is this happening? Enquiring minds want to know!

This is a rumor that was thrown out during a PodCast at the Dis site (see link attached). They mentioned that the rumor was that DCL was doing Alaska in the summer of 2009 and Hong Kong in the summer of 2010. So, that means there would be some repos cruises as well and a trans pacific, if DCL does indeed to Honk Kong in 2010.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-podcast/#hm-podcast

 

[DCL Repeaters]

I wouldn't get hopes up for Alaska for '09. I just got off the Wonder this morning and while on board re-booked a bogus date for '09. I was told by the re-booking agent that the ships will be staying close to home in '09 especially since the Magic would have been away for 2 summers in a row. I had also heard that the new ships are going to have a retractable roof over the family pool so the ships could sail to cooler climates. So maybe Alaska when the new ships come out? If you think about it, if the current fleet were to go to Alaska, decks 9 and 10 would be quite useless. It would be too cold to swim, sun, sit and read a book, eat, party etc... For me personally, it would take a great deal of enjoyment away from my cruise if it were too cold to enjoy those decks.

 

[grumpymakesmehappy]

I wouldn't get hopes up for Alaska for '09. I just got off the Wonder this morning and while on board re-booked a bogus date for '09. I was told by the re-booking agent that the ships will be staying close to home in '09 especially since the Magic would have been away for 2 summers in a row. I had also heard that the new ships are going to have a retractable roof over the family pool so the ships could sail to cooler climates. So maybe Alaska when the new ships come out? If you think about it, if the current fleet were to go to Alaska, decks 9 and 10 would be quite useless. It would be too cold to swim, sun, sit and read a book, eat, party etc... For me personally, it would take a great deal of enjoyment away from my cruise if it were too cold to enjoy those decks.

I know...I Know... everything you just said makes perfect sense. But I just can't help wanting Alaska in '09 and Hong Kong in '10. DH and I've put our request in to our TA. If Alaska doesn't come in '09 well then we'll just wait until the new ships come out and hopefully sail on one of them. Once we find out about '09 and if Disney will be sending a ship to Alaska or not, then we'll start all over again and focus on '10 and Hong Kong. But I would do back flips for Alaska and Hong Kong!!!

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

FYI, Alaska has summer too and it's actually quite warm! Many seem to have this misconception that an Alaskan cruise has to be cold. The seasonal temps for summer are in the 80s.

 

[wdhinn89]

Love to know if Alaska is is the works.

 

[wdhinn89]

FYI, Alaska has summer too and it's actually quite warm! Many seem to have this misconception that an Alaskan cruise has to be cold. The seasonal temps for summer are in the 80s.

My husband went to Alaska in 2004 and 2006 to go fishing during the first week of August. In 2004 it was in the 70's and they considered that a heat wave. In 2006, it was in the 50's and it rained and was cold. He would have loved the 80's. The hotels don't even have air conditioning.

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

It totally depends where in Alaska you go but I am very familiar with the North and know that it typically gets higher than 70 in the summer time. You can look it up online and find that info anywhere.

 

[wdhinn89]

It totally depends where in Alaska you go but I am very familiar with the North and know that it typically gets higher than 70 in the summer time. You can look it up online and find that info anywhere.

My husband was in Seward and Anchorage. Average high online show mid 60's. I don't know where DCL would sail to but those two towns are pretty popular among the cruise ships

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

If you don't believe me, maybe you'll believe the Anchorage Alaska website? (http://www.anchorage.net/684.cfm)

It says:

Anchorage has long been plagued with many a misconception about its being cold and dark. The truth is, Anchorage is far south of the Arctic Circle. Protected by the Chugach Mountains and warmed by Japanese currents of the Pacific Ocean, the climate is actually quite mild year-round.

Also, this little diagram is helpful. Notice that in August the average tempture is from 65 to 78. I don't know where you come from but I don't consider that to be cold.

 

[wdhinn89]

Optimum online-The weather channel-

average daily high/lows for the month of August in Anchorage is 65.

They have never steered me wrong yet.

Also the temperature on the water is much cooler than the temperature on land.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Optimum online-The weather channel-

average daily high/lows for the month of August in Anchorage is 65.

They have never steered me wrong yet.

Also the temperature on the water is much cooler than the temperature on land.

You are correct the temp over the water is different than on land. I spent a lot of time boating off the coast of Maine in the summer time and you will only go out once with out a jacket

Rob

 

[Mason7AK]

Hi all, Finally something I can at least help on!! We just spent the last three years living in Anchorage, AK! The summer months can range anywhere from 60's to 80's. The cruise ship season officially starts in May. May and June are going to be colder than the later months, of course. May can still be quite chilly (50's). We went on a few day cruises in Resurrection Bay (Seward, AK) and the wind on the water does make it seem colder than it really is. Our last two summers in Anchorage were quite warm (global warming??)- July and August the temp was mostly in the high 70's with many days up in the high 80's.
FYI, most cruise lines offer excursions to Anchorage. Anchorage is about two hours from Seward. It is beautiful in Alaska but I am glad we are back in my home state of Texas!! The winters were brutal for my family, as we have children in wheelchairs and boy is it ever tough to push wheelchairs through snow and ice!! We had 84 inches of snow last winter in Anchorage! Lowest temp in winter while we were there? Negative 22F! Pretty cold! But nothing like the temps they get in the interior and northward. Fairbanks easily gets down to -60F some winters.
And yes, it is dark in the winter - mid December it is dark 20 hours of the day, but its kind of a hazy dark, kind of like twilight all the time if that makes sense. Summer is the opposite - mid July sun sets about 2 am and rises again about 6 am.
HTH
Angela

 

[erikthewise]

They will not announce an Alaskan Cruise before yours happens. I would be very surprised if any DCL Alaskan cruises take place before the new ships arrive.

 

[disneyjunkie]

Also, this little diagram is helpful. Notice that in August the average tempture is from 65 to 78. I don't know where you come from but I don't consider that to be cold.

I’m with you, I don't consider those tempts cold. However, I'd rather spend my summer vacation in a much warmer climate.

 

[wdhinn89]

My family has always wanted to take an Alaskan cruise. We would love to go fishing and see all the land and sea animals and the beautiful glaciers. My husband has been there several times fishing and said the sights are gorgeous. A little cold for his blood but gorgeous The only thing that has stopped us is the fear that the cruise boat will not be kid friendly enough. Our children are only 13 and 10. It seems a lot of older people frequent this type of cruise. DCL will be the answer to our prayers. What more could you ask for, Alaska and Disney all in one.

 

[Mr.Monk]

Well all I can say is....

If DCL starts doing Alaska...they can count my family in for a cruise at least every other year.