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USA · Ships call at Whittier, Alaska
Cool and often wet
Whittier in August brings cooler conditions, with highs around 60°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Expect around 11 rainy days, typically brief afternoon showers rather than all-day rain. Morning excursions are usually the safest bet. Cool and often wet.
This is one of the most popular months to visit Whittier, so book shore excursions early. The top snorkeling spots and tours sell out fast. 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 August, with the date each one leaves port.
Circle Pacific (Roundtrip Brisbane)
Princess Cruises
Sails Jun 15, 2027
Circle Pacific Liner (Sydney to Tokyo)
Princess Cruises
Sails Jun 17, 2027
Circle Pacific (Roundtrip Sydney)
Princess Cruises
Sails Jun 17, 2027
Circle Pacific (Roundtrip Auckland)
Princess Cruises
Sails Jun 21, 2027
Circle Pacific Liner (Los Angeles to Sydney)
Princess Cruises
Sails Jul 15, 2027
Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Jul 18, 2027
Whittier is a start and end port for Gulf of Alaska cruises. The only road in runs through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, which runs one way at a time on a schedule and closes overnight. Anchorage’s airport is about 60 miles and 90 minutes away by road, including the tunnel.
The average high temperature in Whittier during August is 60°F, with a low of 48°F.
Whittier typically sees 11 days of rain in August. Cool and often wet.
For a August cruise to Whittier, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.