Holland America ms Zaandam
About this ship
The ms Zaandam, part of Holland America's Vista Class, accommodates approximately 1,440 passengers and is renowned for its elegant onboard experiences, including live music and culinary offerings. A distinctive feature is its unique art collection, showcasing works from around the world, making it ideal for culture enthusiasts.
Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska Explorer • 18 nights • Departs Sep. 16, 2026
Cruise Weather Brief
Day 1
Wednesday Sep. 16, 2026
Day 2
Thursday Sep. 17, 2026
Princess Royal Island, British Columbia, Canada
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 3
Thursday Sep. 17, 2026
Grenville Channel, British Columbia, Canada
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 4
Sea Day
Thursday Sep. 17, 2026
At Sea: Grenville Channel, British Columbia, Canada → Snow Pass, Alaska
Day 5
Friday Sep. 18, 2026
Snow Pass, Alaska
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 6
Friday Sep. 18, 2026
Decision Passage, Alaska
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 7
Saturday Sep. 19, 2026
Day 8
Sunday Sep. 20, 2026
Day 9
Monday Sep. 21, 2026
Day 10
Tuesday Sep. 22, 2026
Kodiak, Alaska
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 11
Wednesday Sep. 23, 2026
Homer, Alaska
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 12
Thursday Sep. 24, 2026
Anchorage, Alaska
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 13
Friday Sep. 25, 2026
Anchorage, Alaska
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 14
Sea Day
Saturday Sep. 26, 2026
At Sea: Anchorage, Alaska → Glacier Bay, Alaska
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Day 15
Sea Day
Sunday Sep. 27, 2026
At Sea: Anchorage, Alaska → Glacier Bay, Alaska
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Day 16
Monday Sep. 28, 2026
Light rain
Glacier Bay, Alaska
High 45°F
/ Low 43°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 45°F • Low 44°F
Wind
3 mph (gust 3 mph)
Humidity
94%
Probability of Precipitation
96%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
7:03 AM • 6:48 PM
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 17
Tuesday Sep. 29, 2026
Light rain
Juneau, Alaska
High 45°F
/ Low 44°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 44°F • Low 42°F
Wind
4 mph (gust 4 mph)
Humidity
99%
Probability of Precipitation
80%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
6:57 AM • 6:37 PM
Other ships at location:
Norwegian Encore
5,438 total passengers
Day 18
Wednesday Sep. 30, 2026
Light rain
Wrangell, Alaska
High 50°F
/ Low 47°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 47°F • Low 45°F
Wind
9 mph (gust 11 mph)
Humidity
82%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
6:50 AM • 6:27 PM
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 19
Thursday Oct. 1, 2026
Light rain
Ketchikan, Alaska
High 52°F
/ Low 45°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 51°F • Low 48°F
Wind
6 mph (gust 6 mph)
Humidity
69%
Probability of Precipitation
48%
Cloud cover
49%
Sunrise / Sunset
6:49 AM • 6:22 PM
Other ships at location:
Holland America ms Koningsdam, Holland America ms Eurodam
6,194 total passengers
Day 20
Friday Oct. 2, 2026
Scattered clouds
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
High 52°F
/ Low 47°F
Scattered clouds
Feels like
High 51°F • Low 49°F
Wind
12 mph (gust 12 mph)
Humidity
78%
Probability of Precipitation
24%
Cloud cover
30%
Sunrise / Sunset
7:45 AM • 7:15 PM
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 21
Saturday Oct. 3, 2026
Moderate rain
Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada
High 51°F
/ Low 48°F
Moderate rain
Feels like
High 47°F • Low 47°F
Wind
9 mph (gust 14 mph)
Humidity
89%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
7:37 AM • 7:05 PM
Other ships at location:
none
1,440 total passengers
Day 22
Sea Day
Saturday Oct. 3, 2026
At Sea: Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada → Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Day 23
Sunday Oct. 4, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Other ships at location:
Holland America ms Eurodam
3,544 total passengers
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