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USA · Ships call at Skagway, Alaska
Cruise season begins, wildflowers
Skagway in May brings cooler conditions, with highs around 60°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Expect around 9 rainy days, typically brief afternoon showers rather than all-day rain. Morning excursions are usually the safest bet. Cruise season begins, wildflowers.
Crowds are moderate in May, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during May, with the date each one leaves port.
2027 World Cruise San Diego To Vancouver
Crystal Cruises
Sails Jan 8, 2027
Transoceanic Hong Kong To Vancouver
Crystal Cruises
Sails Apr 23, 2027
Alaska Inside Passage
HAL Cruises
Sails Apr 24, 2027
From Tokyo (Yokohama) To Vancouver: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan & Hakodate
NCL Cruises
Sails Apr 24, 2027
Alaska Round-Trip Seattle: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan & Victoria
NCL Cruises
Sails Apr 25, 2027
Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier
Carnival Cruises
Sails Apr 27, 2027
Skagway boomed during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, when thousands of prospectors passed through on their way to the Yukon goldfields. The downtown is now a National Historical Park, with restored false-front buildings and rangers in period dress. The White Pass & Yukon Route railway climbs from the waterfront through the mountain passes and above the tree line.
The average high temperature in Skagway during May is 60°F, with a low of 42°F.
Skagway typically sees 9 days of rain in May. Cruise season begins, wildflowers.
For a May cruise to Skagway, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.