7-Night Cruise on ZaandamAlaska Inside Passage - Weather

Departing Vancouver, Canada on July 8, 2026, the HAL Cruises ship Zaandam runs this 7-night Alaska Inside Passage sailing. It's a classic Alaska cruise. Travelers sailing in July 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, Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska, Skagway, Alaska, with 3 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

2. Day 2 — Friday, Jul 10, 2026 — Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska

   Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: rain, partially cloudy with highs near 52°F.

3. Day 3 — Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 — Skagway, Alaska

   Skagway, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: overcast with highs near 54°F.

4. Day 4 — Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 — Glacier Bay, Alaska

   Glacier Bay, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: rain, overcast with highs near 57°F.

5. Day 5 — Monday, Jul 13, 2026 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 85°F.