7-Night Cruise on ZaandamAlaska Inside Passage - Weather

Departing Vancouver, Canada on August 4, 2027, the Holland America Line (HAL) ship Zaandam runs this 7-night Alaska Inside Passage sailing. It's a classic Alaska cruise. Travelers sailing in August 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, Aug 4, 2027 — 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 77°F.

2. Day 2 — Thursday, Aug 5, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Zaandam, cruising between ports on the Alaska Inside Passage itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Friday, Aug 6, 2027 — Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska

   Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, Aug 7, 2027 — Skagway, Alaska

   Skagway, Alaska is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Aug 8, 2027 — Glacier Bay, Alaska

   Glacier Bay, 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 60°F.

6. Day 6 — Monday, Aug 9, 2027 — Ketchikan, Alaska

   Ketchikan, Alaska 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 61°F.

7. Day 7 — Tuesday, Aug 10, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Zaandam, cruising between ports on the Alaska Inside Passage itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Wednesday, Aug 11, 2027 — Vancouver, Canada

   Vancouver, Canada is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Zaandam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.