6-Night Cruise on Nieuw AmsterdamGreat Bear Rainforest - Weather

The Nieuw Amsterdam sails a 6-night Great Bear Rainforest itinerary with Holland America Line (HAL), departing Vancouver, Canada on May 2, 2027. It's a classic Alaska cruise. Travelers sailing in May 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, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, 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, May 2, 2027 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 6-night Great Bear Rainforest cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, May 3, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, cruising between ports on the Great Bear Rainforest itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, May 4, 2027 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 6-night Great Bear Rainforest cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 49°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, May 5, 2027 — Prince Rupert, British Columbia

   Prince Rupert, British Columbia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 6-night Great Bear Rainforest cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 53°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, May 6, 2027 — Prince Rupert, British Columbia

   Prince Rupert, British Columbia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 6-night Great Bear Rainforest cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 54°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, May 7, 2027 — Victoria, British Columbia

   Victoria, British Columbia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 6-night Great Bear Rainforest cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 53°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, May 8, 2027 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 6-night Great Bear Rainforest cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 66°F.