Climate
You'll experience a wide variety of climates, depending upon where you are on your cruise. Overall, expect temperatures throughout your week to range from a high in the low to mid 60's to lows in the mid to high 40's ... the further north you go, the cooler it will be. Rainfall will vary significantly, too ... in June, average rainfalls range from 0-1 inches in your port cities of Seward and Vancouver to an average of 3 inches in Juneau, all the way up to 7 inches in Ketchikan! Pack your parka!

The main difference you'll experience in the northern portion of your cruise will be longer days ... as long as 19 ½ hours in the northern port of Seward!

For those who take the Alaska Overland extensions, expect temperature ranges a bit higher as you near Fairbanks and Denali Park, to the mid-60s and even into the 70's, but evening temperatures will still sink into the 40's. Average rainfall in June ranges from 2-3 inches. Expect more sun, too - as much as 21 hours of daylight in Fairbanks!

Entry Requirements
Visas are not required for U.S. tourists entering Canada from the U.S. You will however need proof of your U.S. citizenship such as a passport or original (or certified) copy of your birth certificate, along with photo identification. Naturalized citizens without their passport should carry their naturalization papers.

To enter the U.S., citizens of Canada must provide proof of Canadian citizenship, the best example of which is your passport. If you are a non-citizen resident of Canada, you should check with your Passport Office for additional entry requirements.

Note: Whatever form of identification you use, we suggest packing photocopies of your picture and keeping it in a separate location from where you keep your passport or other documents.

Medical Information
The ms Veendam is staffed with one licensed doctor and three nurses. While not a full-service hospital, the infirmary is well equipped to handle most emergencies and routine medical procedures.

If passengers become ill or injured during the voyage and the diagnostic and/or care needs exceed the capabilities of the infirmary, they will be transferred to medical facilities ashore. Please note that Medicare and many health insurance plans do not cover the cost of medical care at sea. You should check with your individual carriers for specific information about coverage. Guests are encouraged to obtain travel medical insurance prior to travel as a precaution.

Make sure you have sufficient prescription medications for your trip.