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

The Zaandam sails a 18-night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer itinerary with HAL Cruises, departing Vancouver, Canada on April 24, 2027. It's a classic Alaska cruise. Travelers sailing in April 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, Anchorage, Alaska, with 10 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Apr 24, 2027 — 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 60°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Apr 27, 2027 — 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 48°F.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, Apr 29, 2027 — Anchorage, Alaska

   Anchorage, 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 44°F.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, May 1, 2027 — Homer, Alaska

   Homer, 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 45°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, May 2, 2027 — 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 46°F.

6. Day 6 — Monday, May 3, 2027 — Valdez, Alaska

   Valdez, 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 50°F.

7. Day 7 — Wednesday, May 5, 2027 — Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

   Hubbard Glacier, 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 38°F.

8. Day 8 — Thursday, May 6, 2027 — 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 45°F.

9. Day 9 — Friday, May 7, 2027 — 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: partially cloudy with highs near 50°F.

10. Day 10 — Saturday, May 8, 2027 — 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 — Sunday, May 9, 2027 — 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 50°F.

12. Day 12 — Monday, May 10, 2027 — 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 55°F.

13. Day 13 — Wednesday, May 12, 2027 — 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 66°F.