Donna_In_India Posted September 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 18, 2017 We're going back to Alaska the last week of August and I'm wondering if it will be too cold to swim. Looks like temps are usually around 63-64. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted September 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Are you talking about in the ship's pool? If so, as commonly discussed here, many ships, but far from all, have at least one covered pool. So swimming is a definitely a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna_In_India Posted September 18, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Thanks. I'm really wondering about outside since there will be slides and a water park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvorcruise Posted September 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Only the hardiest people are in the water outside in late August - I'm not one of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna_In_India Posted September 18, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted September 18, 2017 That's what I'm afraid of. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted September 18, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 18, 2017 While it may be in the low to mid 60's, that 10-20 knot cruising speed will make it unenjoyable. At 64 degrees with 15 mph winds, it'll feel like 54 degrees. Once you get wet - you'll be joining the Polar Bear Club Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 22, 2017 My experience is that you never know what to expect on the weather. Remember when you look at averages that's all they are. Better to also look at historic highs and lows. You might be able to swim but if it is windy and cold and rainy that days(s) it might not work. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey12 Posted September 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I have seen people on all of my Alaskan cruises swimming. Especially the covered pools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatibus0913 Posted September 23, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2017 It was pretty warm when the sun was out when we were there at the beginning of August. Some people were in the pool, but we hopped in the hot tub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted September 23, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 23, 2017 We had temperatures of 77 in Ketchikan and slightly lower but in the 70s in misty fjords, wrangell and Sitka in early September, just a few weeks ago Clearly exceptional but we were out on deck in short sleeves drinking at 6.30pm! Pack shorts just in case! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted September 23, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 23, 2017 it's not like a bathing suit takes up a lot of space! it's not worth worrying about .....just pack it and hope for good weather . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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