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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've only done day cruises to glaciers but it's much, much colder as you approach the glacier.  Add in the wind from being on the water.  You'll want a wind breaker over a fleece.  May also want scarf/hat/light weight gloves depending on your plans and cold tolerance.  Things are wet so avoid cotton.  Once the sun is down, it will also be cold on deck.  Plastic rain pants you can toss on when heading out on deck can help, too.[/quote]

So would you suggest jeans, jacket/sweater during the day when on an excursion to the glacier?  Then shorts for on the boat?[/quote]

I would not wear jeans with any chance of getting wet.  And if you're on a small boat, you'll likely get splashed.  I'd wear synthetic pants.  Layers on top.  Pack a fleece pullover or wool sweater.  Waterproof windbreak/rain jacket on top.  I find it unlikely that it will be warm enough for shorts on the boat. [/quote]

We did Alaska cruise this summer. This person is exactly right, as is PP who mentioned the single black dress and different accessories for formal nights. Jeans are only for days at sea, not for excursions. Bring your workout gear to counteract the gluttonous intake of food (or maybe that's just me).[/quote]

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