7-Night Cruise on Emerald PrincessInside Passage (Roundtrip Vancouver) - Weather

The Emerald Princess sails a 7-night Inside Passage (Roundtrip Vancouver) itinerary with Princess Cruises, departing Vancouver, Canada on August 31, 2027. It's a classic Alaska cruise. Travelers sailing in August 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 include Vancouver, Canada, Juneau, Alaska, Skagway, Alaska, with 3 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Tuesday, Aug 31, 2027 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Inside Passage (Roundtrip Vancouver) cruise on Emerald Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, Sep 1, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Emerald Princess, cruising between ports on the Inside Passage (Roundtrip Vancouver) itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Sep 2, 2027 — Juneau, Alaska

   Juneau, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Inside Passage (Roundtrip Vancouver) cruise on Emerald Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Sep 3, 2027 — Skagway, Alaska

   Skagway, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Inside Passage (Roundtrip Vancouver) cruise on Emerald Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Sep 4, 2027 — Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska

   Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Inside Passage (Roundtrip Vancouver) cruise on Emerald Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Sep 5, 2027 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night Inside Passage (Roundtrip Vancouver) cruise on Emerald Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Sep 6, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Emerald Princess, cruising between ports on the Inside Passage (Roundtrip Vancouver) itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Sep 7, 2027 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 7-night Inside Passage (Roundtrip Vancouver) cruise on Emerald Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.