7-Night Cruise on Nieuw AmsterdamGlacier Discovery Northbound - Weather

The Nieuw Amsterdam sails a 7-night Glacier Discovery Northbound itinerary with HAL Cruises, departing Vancouver, Canada on July 12, 2026. It's a classic Alaska cruise. Travelers sailing in July 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, Juneau, 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 — Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Northbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: rain, partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Northbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: clear with highs near 66°F.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 — Juneau, Alaska

   Juneau, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Northbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: rain, overcast with highs near 53°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 — Skagway, Alaska

   Skagway, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Northbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 51°F.

5. Day 5 — Friday, Jul 17, 2026 — Glacier Bay, Alaska

   Glacier Bay, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Northbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 56°F.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Jul 19, 2026 — Whittier, Alaska

   Whittier, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Northbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: snow, rain, overcast with highs near 44°F.