Holland America ms Nieuw Amsterdam
About this ship
The ms Nieuw Amsterdam, a Signature-class cruise ship, accommodates approximately 2,106 passengers and is renowned for its exceptional dining options and elegant design. A distinctive feature is the Culinary Arts Center, offering immersive cooking demonstrations and classes that enhance the onboard experience for food enthusiasts.
Glacier Discovery Northbound • 7 nights • Departs Aug. 9, 2026
Cruise Weather Brief
Day 1
Sunday Aug. 9, 2026
Overcast clouds
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
High 68°F
/ Low 57°F
Overcast clouds
Feels like
High 65°F • Low 60°F
Wind
7 mph (gust 5 mph)
Humidity
67%
Probability of Precipitation
0%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
5:55 AM • 8:40 PM
Other ships at location:
Royal Caribbean Serenade Of The Seas, Celebrity Solstice
7,102 total passengers
Day 2
Sea Day
Monday Aug. 10, 2026
At Sea: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada → Ketchikan, Alaska
Weather forecast for days at sea available now for Cruise Outlook Premium users.
Day 3
Tuesday Aug. 11, 2026
Moderate rain
Ketchikan, Alaska
High 59°F
/ Low 56°F
Moderate rain
Feels like
High 59°F • Low 58°F
Wind
4 mph (gust 7 mph)
Humidity
94%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
5:12 AM • 8:30 PM
Other ships at location:
Carnival Miracle, Silversea Silver Moon, Disney Magic, Princess Star Princess
9,180 total passengers
Day 4
Wednesday Aug. 12, 2026
Light rain
Juneau, Alaska
High 58°F
/ Low 54°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 57°F • Low 54°F
Wind
3 mph (gust 6 mph)
Humidity
98%
Probability of Precipitation
93%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
5:13 AM • 8:52 PM
Other ships at location:
Royal Caribbean Serenade Of The Seas, Princess Discovery Princess, Princess Star Princess
10,512 total passengers
Day 5
Thursday Aug. 13, 2026
Light rain
Skagway, Alaska
High 65°F
/ Low 57°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 62°F • Low 58°F
Wind
6 mph (gust 8 mph)
Humidity
79%
Probability of Precipitation
30%
Cloud cover
99%
Sunrise / Sunset
5:14 AM • 8:58 PM
Other ships at location:
Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas, Disney Wonder, Princess Star Princess
10,640 total passengers
Day 6
Friday Aug. 14, 2026
Moderate rain
Glacier Bay, Alaska
High 55°F
/ Low 53°F
Moderate rain
Feels like
High 54°F • Low 53°F
Wind
7 mph (gust 9 mph)
Humidity
99%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
5:23 AM • 8:56 PM
Other ships at location:
Princess Island Princess
4,076 total passengers
Day 7
Saturday Aug. 15, 2026
College Fjord, Alaska
Weather forecast available now for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Aug. 8, 2026 for free users.
Other ships at location:
none
2,106 total passengers
Day 8
Sunday Aug. 16, 2026
Whittier, Alaska
Weather forecast available now for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Aug. 9, 2026 for free users.
Other ships at location:
none
2,106 total passengers
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