18-Night Cruise on ZaandamGreat Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer - Weather

Departing Vancouver, Canada on September 16, 2026, the HAL Cruises ship Zaandam runs this 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer sailing. 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, Sitka, Alaska, Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, with 10 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Sep 19, 2026 — Sitka, Alaska

   Sitka, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 — Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

   Hubbard Glacier, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 42°F.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Sep 21, 2026 — Valdez, Alaska

   Valdez, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 — Kodiak, Alaska

   Kodiak, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 54°F.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 — Homer, Alaska

   Homer, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 54°F.

7. Day 7 — Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 — Anchorage, Alaska

   Anchorage, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 48°F.

8. Day 8 — Monday, Sep 28, 2026 — Glacier Bay, Alaska

   Glacier Bay, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 52°F.

9. Day 9 — Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026 — Juneau, Alaska

   Juneau, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: rain, partially cloudy with highs near 55°F.

10. Day 10 — Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 — Wrangell, Alaska

    Wrangell, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 54°F.

11. Day 11 — Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 — Ketchikan, Alaska

    Ketchikan, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 54°F.

12. Day 12 — Friday, Oct 2, 2026 — Prince Rupert, British Columbia

    Prince Rupert, British Columbia is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 56°F.

13. Day 13 — Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 — Vancouver, Canada

    Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.