14-Night Cruise on NoordamGreat Alaska Explorer - Weather

Departing Seattle, Washington on August 22, 2027, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Noordam runs this 14-night Great Alaska Explorer sailing. 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 Seattle, Washington, Kodiak, Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, with 7 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Aug 22, 2027 — Seattle, Washington

   Seattle, Washington is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night Great Alaska Explorer cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Aug 23, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the Great Alaska Explorer itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Aug 24, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the Great Alaska Explorer itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Aug 25, 2027 — Kodiak, Alaska

   Kodiak, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 14-night Great Alaska Explorer cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Aug 26, 2027 — Anchorage, Alaska

   Anchorage, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 14-night Great Alaska Explorer cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Aug 27, 2027 — Anchorage, Alaska

   Anchorage, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 14-night Great Alaska Explorer cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Aug 28, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the Great Alaska Explorer itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Aug 29, 2027 — Valdez, Alaska

   Valdez, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 14-night Great Alaska Explorer cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Aug 30, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the Great Alaska Explorer itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Aug 31, 2027 — Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

    Hubbard Glacier, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 14-night Great Alaska Explorer cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 47°F.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Sep 1, 2027 — Juneau, Alaska

    Juneau, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 14-night Great Alaska Explorer cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Sep 2, 2027 — Ketchikan, Alaska

    Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 14-night Great Alaska Explorer cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

13. Day 13 — Friday, Sep 3, 2027 — Prince Rupert, British Columbia

    Prince Rupert, British Columbia is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 14-night Great Alaska Explorer cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.

14. Day 14 — Saturday, Sep 4, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the Great Alaska Explorer itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Sunday, Sep 5, 2027 — Seattle, Washington

    Seattle, Washington is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 14-night Great Alaska Explorer cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.