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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.
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. Seattle weather in August
Day 2 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the Great Alaska Explorer itinerary.
Day 3 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the Great Alaska Explorer itinerary.
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.
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.
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.
Day 7 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the Great Alaska Explorer itinerary.
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.
Day 9 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the Great Alaska Explorer itinerary.
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.
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. Juneau weather in September
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. Ketchikan weather in September
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.
Day 14 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the Great Alaska Explorer itinerary.
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. Seattle weather in September
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