7-Night Cruise on Nieuw AmsterdamGlacier Discovery Southbound - Weather

The Nieuw Amsterdam sails a 7-night Glacier Discovery Southbound itinerary with HAL Cruises, departing Whittier, Alaska on July 19, 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 Whittier, Alaska, Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, Glacier Bay, Alaska, with 4 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Jul 19, 2026 — Whittier, Alaska

   Whittier, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Southbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: snow, rain, overcast with highs near 44°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Jul 20, 2026 — Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

   Hubbard Glacier, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Southbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 39°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026 — Glacier Bay, Alaska

   Glacier Bay, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Southbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: clear with highs near 59°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 — Skagway, Alaska

   Skagway, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Southbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Jul 23, 2026 — Juneau, Alaska

   Juneau, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Southbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Jul 24, 2026 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Southbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

7. Day 7 — Sunday, Jul 26, 2026 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 7-night Glacier Discovery Southbound cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: clear with highs near 73°F.