Sources: The New York Times (2005, 2009), MSNBC (2005). Once the Senate confirms the nomination by an affirmative vote, the Secretary of the Senate attests to a resolution of confirmation and transmits it to the White House.
Answer: Winter, June, July, and August. That timeworn classic is only partially true--May and September can also be great summer months. Alaska weather and daylight varies wildly by region and season, from short-sleeves in summer to down jackets in winter; from 7 rainy days in May in Southcentral to 17 rainy days in the Inside Passage.
Travel Tips. Cruise season in Alaska runs from May through September, although some companies offer sailings in late April and early October. Typically seven to 14 days in length, cruises tend to follow one of two major routes: southeast Alaskaâs Inside Passage or glacier cruises to south central Alaska.