9-Night Cruise on Norwegian JoyAlaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan - Weather

The Norwegian Joy sails a 9-night Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan itinerary with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), departing Seattle, Washington on September 8, 2027. 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, Sitka, Alaska, Glacier Bay, Alaska, with 5 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, Sep 8, 2027 — Seattle, Washington

   Seattle, Washington is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 9-night Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan cruise on Norwegian Joy. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

2. Day 2 — Thursday, Sep 9, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Joy, cruising between ports on the Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Friday, Sep 10, 2027 — Sitka, Alaska

   Sitka, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 9-night Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan cruise on Norwegian Joy. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, Sep 11, 2027 — Glacier Bay, Alaska

   Glacier Bay, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 9-night Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan cruise on Norwegian Joy. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 56°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Sep 12, 2027 — Skagway, Alaska

   Skagway, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 9-night Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan cruise on Norwegian Joy. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 54°F.

6. Day 6 — Monday, Sep 13, 2027 — Juneau, Alaska

   Juneau, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 9-night Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan cruise on Norwegian Joy. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

7. Day 7 — Tuesday, Sep 14, 2027 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 9-night Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan cruise on Norwegian Joy. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

8. Day 8 — Wednesday, Sep 15, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Norwegian Joy, cruising between ports on the Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Thursday, Sep 16, 2027 — Victoria, British Columbia

   Victoria, British Columbia is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 9-night Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan cruise on Norwegian Joy. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

10. Day 10 — Friday, Sep 17, 2027 — Seattle, Washington

    Seattle, Washington is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 9-night Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan cruise on Norwegian Joy. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 69°F.