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We've done the inside passage 3 times all in August. For the most part the weather was great...even had sun in Ketchikan 2 out of 3 times! It can and will get cold at times. Especially when the wind hits you just right. But it's quite invigorating. We also saw spawning salmon, Bald Eagles, dolphin, seals, Humpback, Orca.We've sailed the Celebrity Mercury, NCL Sky, HAL Zaandam. All ships were great IMHO. For a first timer I would suggest to choose a ship that visits Glacier Bay. It's spectacular. And since probably most cruises don't go there this would narrow down your choices. I know that Princess, HAL, and NCL visit Glacier bay. Not sure who else.And if you're a pool type person you may want to find a ship with a covered pool. NCL Sky's pools were not covered. Celebrity Mercury had a smaller covered pool but the main pools weren't covered. Zaandam had the main pool covered and it was fresh water.
We've done the inside passage 3 times all in August. For the most part the weather was great...even had sun in Ketchikan 2 out of 3 times! It can and will get cold at times. Especially when the wind hits you just right. But it's quite invigorating.
We also saw spawning salmon, Bald Eagles, dolphin, seals, Humpback, Orca.
We've sailed the Celebrity Mercury, NCL Sky, HAL Zaandam. All ships were great IMHO.
For a first timer I would suggest to choose a ship that visits Glacier Bay. It's spectacular. And since probably most cruises don't go there this would narrow down your choices. I know that Princess, HAL, and NCL visit Glacier bay. Not sure who else.
And if you're a pool type person you may want to find a ship with a covered pool. NCL Sky's pools were not covered. Celebrity Mercury had a smaller covered pool but the main pools weren't covered. Zaandam had the main pool covered and it was fresh water.
