Cruise season in Alaska is just five months long, running from May to September, although Holland America Line offers Alaska cruises in late April and early October.
So when is the best weather to cruise Alaska? Keep in mind that Alaska and the Yukon make up an enormous mass of land; in fact, combined they are about half the size of the lower 48 states! As you can imagine, it can be difficult to speak in generalities about the climate for a place so vast. However, we’ve broken down the weather in Alaska by season and area, with advice on what to expect, so you can choose the best time to cruise to Alaska.