MS Noordam itinerary map for August 23, 2026
MS Noordam

14 Night Great Alaska Explorer on Holland America MS Noordam

August 23, 2026

MS Noordam August 23, 2026

The MS Noordam August 23, 2026 cruise departs from Seattle, Washington. On this 14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip) sailing, the MS Noordam will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Sunday, Aug 23rd and returns on Sunday, Sep 6th, 2026.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Seattle
Washington
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
4

Cruise Price

MS Noordam · August 23, 2026

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Cruise Itinerary Map

MS Noordam · August 23, 2026

The MS Noordam sails on August 23, 2026 for a 14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Seattle, Washington at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Seattle, Washington on Sep 6th at 7:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the MS Noordam will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip)

  • AUG23
    Seattle, Washington
    Seattle, Washington
    A: — - D: 3:00 PM
  • AUG24
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • AUG25
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • AUG26
    Kodiak, Alaska
    Kodiak, Alaska
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • AUG27
    Anchorage, Alaska
    Anchorage, Alaska
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • AUG28
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • AUG29
    Valdez, Alaska
    Valdez, Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • AUG30
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • AUG31
    Cruise Hubbard Glacier
    Cruise Hubbard Glacier
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 12:00 PM
  • SEP01
    Juneau, Alaska
    Juneau, Alaska
    A: 7:30 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP02
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • SEP03
    Prince Rupert, British Columbia
    Prince Rupert, British Columbia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • AUG23
    Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
    Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP05
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP06
    Seattle, Washington
    Seattle, Washington
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

August 23, 2026 · 14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip)

Seattle, Washington
Day 1Sunday, Aug 23

Seattle, Washington

Arrival:Departure: 3:00 PM

Seattle, Washington, offers docking at Pier 91. Travelers explore Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Excursions include whale-watching in Puget Sound. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes Dungeness crab, a Washington favorite. Souvenirs, like native crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Seattle’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic markets and scenic waterways, making Seattle an engaging destination for exploration.

At Sea
Day 2Monday, Aug 24

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 3Tuesday, Aug 25

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Kodiak, Alaska
Day 4Wednesday, Aug 26

Kodiak, Alaska

Arrival: 11:00 AMDeparture: 6:00 PM

Kodiak, Alaska, has docking at Kodiak Port. Travelers explore Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge for bear spotting. Excursions visit Russian Orthodox churches. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures rugged coasts and wildlife. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like bear carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Russian history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance bear spotting. Kodiak’s wild beauty offers a vibrant Alaskan stop, blending nature with cultural heritage.

Anchorage, Alaska
Day 5Thursday, Aug 27

Anchorage, Alaska

Arrival: 10:00 AMDeparture: 8:00 PM

Anchorage, Alaska, docks at Port of Alaska, 3 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles or taxis for 10-minute rides. The city, population 290,000, features the Anchorage Museum with Athabascan artifacts. Travelers visit Ship Creek for salmon fishing demos. Excursions to Chugach State Park, 30 minutes east, offer bear-spotting hikes. Local markets sell ulu knives. Peak season June to August; taxis 10-20 USD. Dining includes reindeer sausage at street carts. Souvenirs feature totem carvings. Bike paths suit urban exploration.

At Sea
Day 6Friday, Aug 28

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Valdez, Alaska
Day 7Saturday, Aug 29

Valdez, Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 6:00 PM

Valdez, Alaska, offers docking at Valdez Port. Travelers explore Columbia Glacier and Worthington Glacier. Excursions include kayaking in Prince William Sound. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures icebergs and Alaskan vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like native crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chugach history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance glacier walks. Valdez’s glacial charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of icy landscapes and marine adventures, making Valdez an engaging destination for exploring Alaska’s coastal wilderness.

At Sea
Day 8Sunday, Aug 30

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Day 9Monday, Aug 31

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

Arrival: 7:00 AMDeparture: 12:00 PM

Cruise Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Hubbard Glacier and Disenchantment Bay from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours for seal spotting. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier cruising. Photography captures icebergs and Yakutat Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Hubbard Glacier’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial beauty and marine life, making Hubbard Glacier an engaging destination.

Juneau, Alaska
Day 10Tuesday, Sep 1

Juneau, Alaska

Arrival: 7:30 AMDeparture: 5:00 PM

Juneau, Alaska, offers docking at Juneau Port. Travelers explore Mendenhall Glacier and Mount Roberts Tramway. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glaciers and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance glacier hikes. Juneau’s natural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning glaciers and marine wildlife, making Juneau an engaging destination for exploration.

Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 11Wednesday, Sep 2

Ketchikan, Alaska

Arrival: 11:00 AMDeparture: 7:00 PM

Ketchikan, Alaska, offers docking at Ketchikan Port. Travelers explore Totem Bight Park and Creek Street. Excursions include Misty Fjords flights. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Native Alaskan history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance historic walks. Ketchikan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Ketchikan an engaging destination for exploration.

Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Day 12Thursday, Sep 3

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Arrival: 7:00 AMDeparture: 5:00 PM

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Prince Rupert Port. Travelers explore North Pacific Cannery and Museum of Northern BC. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Haida crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tsimshian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal walks. Prince Rupert’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of maritime heritage and scenic fjords, making Prince Rupert an engaging destination.

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
Day 13Sunday, Aug 23

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

Arrival:Departure:

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view fjords and humpback whales from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours for wildlife spotting. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal cruising. Photography captures glaciers and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Inside Passage’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine life and scenic fjords, making Inside Passage an engaging destination.

Nanaimo, British Columbia
Day 14Saturday, Sep 5

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 5:00 PM

Nanaimo, British Columbia, offers docking at Nanaimo Port. Travelers explore the Old City Quarter and Bastion fortress. Excursions visit Cathedral Grove’s ancient cedars or whale-watching tours. Local markets sell Nanaimo bars. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures harbor views and rainforest trails. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like totem pole crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Vancouver Island’s history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while binoculars enhance whale spotting. Nanaimo’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites, natural beauty, and marine adventures, making Nanaimo an engaging destination for exploring British Columbia’s island heritage and scenic landscapes.

Seattle, Washington
Day 15Sunday, Sep 6

Seattle, Washington

Arrival: 7:00 AMDeparture:

Seattle, Washington, offers docking at Pier 91. Travelers explore Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Excursions include whale-watching in Puget Sound. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes Dungeness crab, a Washington favorite. Souvenirs, like native crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Seattle’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic markets and scenic waterways, making Seattle an engaging destination for exploration.

Weather Forecast

MS Noordam - August 23, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Seattle, Washington

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August

Typical Weather

91°F

Average High

46°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.04in

Daily average

1.2 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
82 / 100
safer than 82% of all cruises
82
7
/ 10
Seattle, Washington
Seattle
Travelers in Seattle should stay vigilant and secure their belongings, as some downtown areas may have higher risks of petty theft.
8
/ 10
Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak
Kodiak is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain vigilant about wildlife and weather risks.
7
/ 10
Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage
Anchorage is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant about property crime and theft, especially in downtown areas.
9
/ 10
Valdez, Alaska
Valdez
Valdez, Alaska, offers a safe environment for travelers, but caution is advised in remote areas due to environmental risks.
10
/ 10
Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Hubbard Glacier
Travelers can safely enjoy stunning views of Hubbard Glacier from their cruise ship, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience.
8
/ 10
Juneau, Alaska
Juneau
Juneau is a safe cruise destination with low crime, good infrastructure, and designated tourist areas, but be cautious of environmental hazards.
8
/ 10
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan
Ketchikan offers a safe environment for travelers with a strong police presence, low crime rates, and standard precautions advised for wildlife.
8
/ 10
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert is generally safe for visitors, but staying aware of your surroundings and exercising caution in some neighborhoods is advised.
10
/ 10
Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
Inside Passage
The Cruise Inside Passage in Alaska is a safe destination where travelers can explore while remaining secure on their cruise ship.
8
/ 10
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Nanaimo
Nanaimo is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant, especially at night, due to minimal property theft risks.

Cruise Ship

MS Noordam

⚓ Tonnage

82,500

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,006

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

936

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

1,916

vs avg 2,157

The MS Noordam has a construction date of 2006 and a total size of 82,500 gross tons. The ship measures 936 feet in length. MS Noordam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class class. At full capacity, the MS Noordam holds 1,916 passengers. That includes 1,116 cruise vacationers and 800 staff members. The MS Noordam total number of staterooms is 986.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the MS Noordam sailing on August 23, 2026?

This is a 14-night cruise itinerary departing from Seattle, Washington.

What ports does the MS Noordam visit on the August 23, 2026 cruise?

This route includes seattle-washington, kodiak-alaska, anchorage-alaska, valdez-alaska, cruise-hubbard-glacier, juneau-alaska, ketchikan-alaska, prince-rupert-british-columbia, cruise-inside-passage-alaska, nanaimo-british-columbia.

How many sea days are included on this MS Noordam August 23, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 4 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Noordam sailing on August 23, 2026?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this MS Noordam itinerary?

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get updates when cabin prices change for this sailing.

Last Updated: Apr 5, 2026