27-Night Cruise on NoordamNorth Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan - Weather

Departing Seattle, Washington on September 12, 2027, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Noordam runs this 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan sailing. It's a classic Alaska cruise. Travelers sailing in September 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, Ketchikan, Alaska, Kushiro, Japan, with 13 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Sep 12, 2027 — Seattle, Washington

   Seattle, Washington is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Sep 13, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Sep 14, 2027 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Sep 15, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Sep 16, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 5 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Sep 17, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Sep 18, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Sep 19, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Sep 20, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Sep 21, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Wednesday, Sep 22, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 11 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Sep 23, 2027 — Kushiro, Japan

    Kushiro, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

13. Day 13 — Friday, Sep 24, 2027 — Aomori, Japan

    Aomori, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

14. Day 14 — Saturday, Sep 25, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Sunday, Sep 26, 2027 — Tokyo, Japan

    Tokyo, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

16. Day 16 — Monday, Sep 27, 2027 — Shimizu, Japan

    Shimizu, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 16 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam.

17. Day 17 — Tuesday, Sep 28, 2027 — Kobe/Osaka, Japan

    Kobe/Osaka, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 17 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam.

18. Day 18 — Wednesday, Sep 29, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 18 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

19. Day 19 — Thursday, Sep 30, 2027 — Hiroshima, Japan

    Hiroshima, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 19 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam.

20. Day 20 — Friday, Oct 1, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 20 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

21. Day 21 — Saturday, Oct 2, 2027 — Busan, South Korea

    Busan, South Korea is a scheduled port of call on day 21 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam.

22. Day 22 — Sunday, Oct 3, 2027 — Sakaiminato, Japan

    Sakaiminato, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 22 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam.

23. Day 23 — Monday, Oct 4, 2027 — Maizuru, Japan

    Maizuru, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 23 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam.

24. Day 24 — Tuesday, Oct 5, 2027 — Kanazawa, Japan

    Kanazawa, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 24 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam.

25. Day 25 — Wednesday, Oct 6, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 25 of 28 is a day at sea aboard Noordam, cruising between ports on the North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan itinerary.

26. Day 26 — Thursday, Oct 7, 2027 — Hakodate, Japan

    Hakodate, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 26 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam.

27. Day 27 — Friday, Oct 8, 2027 — Miyako, Japan

    Miyako, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 27 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam.

28. Day 28 — Saturday, Oct 9, 2027 — Hitachinaka, Japan

    Hitachinaka, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 28 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam.

29. Day 29 — Sunday, Oct 10, 2027 — Tokyo, Japan

    Tokyo, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 29 of the 27-night North Pacific Crossing & Circle Japan cruise on Noordam.