What to wear on an Alaska Disney Cruise: layers and rain gear

The North Face Antora Rain 2.0 Hooded Jacket

Truly waterproof, light, and packs small. A top pick for rainy port days in Alaska and Northern Europe.

Columbia Men’s Watertight II Rain Jacket

Truly waterproof shell that fits over a fleece. The most recommended rain jacket in our Alaska research.

Columbia Women’s Arcadia II Rain Jacket

Columbia’s waterproof women’s shell. Light, packable, and roomy enough to layer a fleece underneath.

Columbia Women’s Benton Springs Full Zip Fleece

Classic soft fleece for the middle layer. Wear it under your rain jacket on glacier day.

Columbia Men’s Bugaboo III 3-in-1 Jacket

Waterproof shell plus a zip-in fleece. One jacket covers rain, wind, and glacier-day cold.

Columbia Men’s Steens Mountain Fleece Hoodie

Warm men’s fleece hoodie for the middle layer. Recommended by three Alaska packing lists.

Marmot Women’s PreCip Evo Flex Rain Pants

Waterproof rain pants that pull on over leggings or jeans for excursions and boat tours.

Helly Hansen Women’s Loke Rain Pants

Lightweight waterproof pants from Helly Hansen. Great for whale-watching boats and rainy hikes.

Columbia Men’s Big and Tall Glennaker Rain Jacket

Budget-friendly packable rain shell that stuffs into its own pocket for port days.

Heavy-Duty Rain Poncho

Covers you and your day bag. An easy backup for surprise downpours.

Carhartt Knit Beanie

Warm, simple, and under $25. The beanie four of our sources recommend for glacier day.

The North Face Etip Touchscreen Gloves

Thin, warm gloves that work with your phone screen, so you can keep taking photos on deck.

Merrell Men’s Moab 3 Waterproof Hiker

Waterproof and comfy from day one. Mesh sneakers are the number one Alaska packing regret.

Merrell Men’s Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Boot

Mid-height waterproof version for muddy trails, rainforest walks, and glacier excursions.

Merrell Women’s Siren Edge 3 Trail Shoe

Light women’s trail shoe with real grip for wet docks, trails, and town walks.

The North Face Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boot (Women’s)

Warm, waterproof, insulated boot for cold, wet port days and glacier walks.

Carhartt Women’s Waterproof Insulated Mittens

Warm, waterproof mittens for glacier day on deck and cold excursions.

Patagonia W’s Nano Puff® Jacket

Patagonia Nano Puff Insulated Jacket

The North Face Men’s Thermoball Jacket

Uniqlo Men’s Ultra Light Down Compact Vest

Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew Top

Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew Top

Mens Heattech Ultra Warm Crew Neck Long-Sleeve T-Shirt (2022 Edition)

Womens Heattech Ultra Warm Crew Neck Long-Sleeve T-Shirt (2021

Buff Lightweight Merino Wool Neck Gaiter

Buff Midweight Merino Wool Neck Gaiter

Thermal Merino Reversible Cuffed Beanie

Men’s Hiker Boot Midweight Hiking Socks

Darn Tough Vermont Women’s Hiker Boot Midweight Hiking Socks

Darn Tough Vermont Women’s Hiker Boot Full Cushion Midweight Hiking

Men’s Light Hiker Boot Lightweight Hiking Socks

Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks

Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks

Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks 3 Pack

Plus Size Arcadia II Jacket

Columbia Women’s Arcadia II Jacket

Plus Size Benton Springs Full Zip

Big & Tall Glennaker Lake II Rain Jacket

Big & Tall Steens Mountain Full Zip 2.0 Jacket

Plus Size Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew

Snow Country Outerwear Women’s Plus Size 2x-6x Rain Pants Packable

Columbia Women’s Powder Lite II Mid Jacket

Columbia Women’s Powder Lite II Hooded Jacket

Fullsoft 2 Pack Plus Size Fleece Lined Leggings For Women 1x-4x

Kids’ Adaptive Fleece Zip-Up Hooded Sweatshirt - Cat & Jack Black

Kids’ Adaptive Fleece Hoodie And Jogger Pants Set - Cat & Jack

Kids’ Adaptive Puffer Jacket - Cat & Jack Blue Xl

Down Puffer Jacket

Weatherproof Magnetic Front Water-Resistant Puffer Jacket In Navy

Tommy Hilfiger Water-Repellent Windbreaker

Billy Inclusion Trail Boots

Billy Mountain Goat

Tanjun Easyon (little Kid)

Mobility Scooter Rain Poncho With Sleeves

Wheelchair Rain Cover For Self Propelled Wheelchair Users

Free People Mountain High Half-Zip Fleece