22-Night Cruise on Viking OrionNorth Pacific Passage - Weather

The Viking Orion sails a 22-night North Pacific Passage itinerary with Viking Cruises, departing Vancouver, Canada on September 23, 2026. 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 Vancouver, Canada, Ketchikan, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, with 9 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

2. Day 2 — Friday, Sep 25, 2026 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: rain, partially cloudy with highs near 55°F.

3. Day 3 — Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 — Sitka, Alaska

   Sitka, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: rain, partially cloudy with highs near 56°F.

4. Day 4 — Sunday, Sep 27, 2026 — Glacier Bay, Alaska

   Glacier Bay, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 52°F.

5. Day 5 — Monday, Sep 28, 2026 — Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

   Hubbard Glacier, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 40°F.

6. Day 6 — Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026 — Valdez, Alaska

   Valdez, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 53°F.

7. Day 7 — Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 — Seward, Alaska

   Seward, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 54°F.

8. Day 8 — Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 — Homer, Alaska

   Homer, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 51°F.

9. Day 9 — Friday, Oct 2, 2026 — Kodiak, Alaska

   Kodiak, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 52°F.

10. Day 10 — Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 — Dutch Harbor, Alaska

    Dutch Harbor, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 48°F.

11. Day 11 — Monday, Oct 12, 2026 — Otaru, Japan

    Otaru, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 — Tokyo, Japan

    Tokyo, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 22-night North Pacific Passage cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 69°F.