16-Night Cruise on Explora IIIA Grand Journey from Glacier Majesty to Japanese Grace - Weather

The Explora III sails a 16-night A Grand Journey from Glacier Majesty to Japanese Grace itinerary with Explora Journeys Cruises, departing Vancouver, Canada on September 11, 2027. It's a classic Alaska cruise. Travelers sailing in September 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, Ketchikan, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, with 5 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Sep 11, 2027 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 16-night A Grand Journey from Glacier Majesty to Japanese Grace cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Sep 13, 2027 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 16-night A Grand Journey from Glacier Majesty to Japanese Grace cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Sep 14, 2027 — Sitka, Alaska

   Sitka, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 16-night A Grand Journey from Glacier Majesty to Japanese Grace cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Sep 15, 2027 — Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

   Hubbard Glacier, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 16-night A Grand Journey from Glacier Majesty to Japanese Grace cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 44°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Sep 16, 2027 — Seward, Alaska

   Seward, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 16-night A Grand Journey from Glacier Majesty to Japanese Grace cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Sep 24, 2027 — Kushiro, Japan

   Kushiro, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 16-night A Grand Journey from Glacier Majesty to Japanese Grace cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Sep 25, 2027 — Aomori, Japan

   Aomori, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 16-night A Grand Journey from Glacier Majesty to Japanese Grace cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

8. Day 8 — Monday, Sep 27, 2027 — Tokyo, Japan

   Tokyo, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 16-night A Grand Journey from Glacier Majesty to Japanese Grace cruise on Explora III. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.