4-Night Cruise on Crown PrincessAlaska Sampler - Weather

The Crown Princess sails a 4-night Alaska Sampler itinerary with Princess Cruises, departing Vancouver, Canada on April 27, 2027. It's a classic Alaska cruise. Travelers sailing in April can generally expect cool days, crisp nights, and long hours of daylight typical of the Alaska cruise season — with rain never far off. Ports of call: Vancouver, Canada, Ketchikan, Alaska, Vancouver, Canada. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, Apr 27, 2027 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 4-night Alaska Sampler cruise on Crown Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, Apr 28, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 5 is a day at sea aboard Crown Princess, cruising between ports on the Alaska Sampler itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Apr 29, 2027 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 4-night Alaska Sampler cruise on Crown Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 48°F.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Apr 30, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 5 is a day at sea aboard Crown Princess, cruising between ports on the Alaska Sampler itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, May 1, 2027 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 4-night Alaska Sampler cruise on Crown Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.