13-Night Cruise on WesterdamNorth Pacific Crossing - Weather

The Westerdam sails a 13-night North Pacific Crossing itinerary with HAL Cruises, departing Vancouver, Canada on September 13, 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, Kushiro, Japan, with 2 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 13-night North Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 13-night North Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 — Kushiro, Japan

   Kushiro, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 13-night North Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Sep 25, 2026 — Aomori, Japan

   Aomori, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 13-night North Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Sep 27, 2026 — Tokyo, Japan

   Tokyo, Japan is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 13-night North Pacific Crossing cruise on Westerdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.