11-Night Cruise on Queen ElizabethAlaska - Weather

Departing Seattle, Washington on August 27, 2026, the Cunard Cruises ship Queen Elizabeth runs this 11-night Alaska 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, Ketchikan, Alaska, Icy Strait Point, Alaska, with 7 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 — Seattle, Washington

   Seattle, Washington is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 11-night Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 11-night Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 — Icy Strait Point, Alaska

   Icy Strait Point, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 11-night Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 56°F.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Aug 31, 2026 — Glacier Bay, Alaska

   Glacier Bay, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 11-night Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026 — Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

   Hubbard Glacier, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 11-night Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 47°F.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 — Juneau, Alaska

   Juneau, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 11-night Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

7. Day 7 — Thursday, Sep 3, 2026 — Haines, Alaska

   Haines, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 11-night Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

8. Day 8 — Friday, Sep 4, 2026 — Sitka, Alaska

   Sitka, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 11-night Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

9. Day 9 — Sunday, Sep 6, 2026 — Victoria, British Columbia

   Victoria, British Columbia is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 11-night Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 60°F.

10. Day 10 — Monday, Sep 7, 2026 — Seattle, Washington

    Seattle, Washington is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 11-night Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.