MS Westerdam itinerary map for September 13, 2026
MS Westerdam

14 Night Great Alaska Explorer on Holland America MS Westerdam

September 13, 2026

MS Westerdam September 13, 2026

The MS Westerdam September 13, 2026 cruise departs from Vancouver, British Columbia. On this 14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip) sailing, the MS Westerdam will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Sunday, Sep 13th and returns on Sunday, Sep 27th, 2026.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Vancouver
British Columbia
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
4
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MS Westerdam · September 13, 2026

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MS Westerdam · September 13, 2026

The MS Westerdam sails on September 13, 2026 for a 14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Vancouver, British Columbia at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Vancouver, British Columbia on Sep 27th at 7:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the MS Westerdam will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip)

  • SEP13
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • SEP14
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP15
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP16
    Kodiak, Alaska
    Kodiak, Alaska
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP17
    Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
    Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • SEP18
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP19
    Valdez, Alaska
    Valdez, Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP20
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP21
    Cruise Glacier Bay
    Cruise Glacier Bay
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP22
    Juneau, Alaska
    Juneau, Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP23
    Wrangell, Alaska
    Wrangell, Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP24
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP25
    Prince Rupert, British Columbia
    Prince Rupert, British Columbia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP13
    Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
    Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP27
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

September 13, 2026 · 14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 1•Sunday, Sep 13

Vancouver, British Columbia

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Canada Place Port. Travelers explore Stanley Park and Gastown. Excursions visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban parks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Vancouver’s urban charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, making Vancouver an engaging destination for exploring Canada’s west coast.

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At Sea
Day 2•Monday, Sep 14

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 3•Tuesday, Sep 15

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Kodiak, Alaska
Day 4•Wednesday, Sep 16

Kodiak, Alaska

Arrival: 11:00 AM•Departure: 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.

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Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
Day 5•Thursday, Sep 17

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska, offers docking at Seward Port with excursions to Anchorage. Travelers explore Kenai Fjords and Alaska SeaLife Center. Excursions include glacier cruises. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glaciers and Resurrection Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Athabascan history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Seward’s natural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial landscapes and marine wildlife, making Seward an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 6•Friday, Sep 18

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Valdez, Alaska
Day 7•Saturday, Sep 19

Valdez, Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 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.

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At Sea
Day 8•Sunday, Sep 20

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Cruise Glacier Bay
Day 9•Monday, Sep 21

Cruise Glacier Bay

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Margerie Glacier and humpback whales from the ship. Excursions include ranger-led tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier tours. Photography captures icebergs and Inside Passage 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 spotting. Glacier Bay’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial landscapes and marine wildlife, making Glacier Bay an engaging destination.

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Juneau, Alaska
Day 10•Tuesday, Sep 22

Juneau, Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 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.

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Wrangell, Alaska
Day 11•Wednesday, Sep 23

Wrangell, Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Wrangell, Alaska, offers docking at Wrangell Port. Travelers explore Petroglyph Beach and Totem Park. Excursions include Stikine River jet boat tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures native carvings and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance petroglyph walks. Wrangell’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic rivers, making Wrangell an engaging destination for exploration.

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Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 12•Thursday, Sep 24

Ketchikan, Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 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.

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Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Day 13•Friday, Sep 25

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 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.

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Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
Day 14•Sunday, Sep 13

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 15•Sunday, Sep 27

Vancouver, British Columbia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Canada Place Port. Travelers explore Stanley Park and Gastown. Excursions visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban parks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Vancouver’s urban charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, making Vancouver an engaging destination for exploring Canada’s west coast.

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Weather Forecast

MS Westerdam - September 13, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Vancouver, British Columbia

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September

Typical Weather

88°F

Average High

37°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.16in

Daily average

4.8 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
85 / 100
safer than 85% of all cruises
85
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/ 10
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver
Vancouver is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy urban areas.
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.
8
/ 10
Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
Seward
Seward is a safe cruise destination with low crime and a focus on visitor safety, though travelers should be aware of environmental hazards.
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 Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay
Passengers remain aboard their cruise ships in Glacier Bay, ensuring a safe experience while enjoying the scenic views.
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.
9
/ 10
Wrangell, Alaska
Wrangell
Wrangell, Alaska, offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain aware of local wildlife and weather changes.
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.

Cruise Ship

MS Westerdam

⚓ Tonnage

82,305

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,004

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

936

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

1,964

vs avg 2,157

The MS Westerdam has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 82,305 gross tons. The ship measures 936 feet in length. MS Westerdam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class class. At full capacity, the MS Westerdam holds 1,964 passengers. That includes 1,164 cruise vacationers and 800 staff members. The MS Westerdam total number of staterooms is 982.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the MS Westerdam sailing on September 13, 2026?

This is a 14-night cruise itinerary departing from Vancouver, British Columbia.

What ports does the MS Westerdam visit on the September 13, 2026 cruise?

This route includes vancouver-british-columbia, kodiak-alaska, seward-anchorage-alaska, valdez-alaska, cruise-glacier-bay, juneau-alaska, wrangell-alaska, ketchikan-alaska, prince-rupert-british-columbia, cruise-inside-passage-alaska.

How many sea days are included on this MS Westerdam September 13, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 4 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Westerdam sailing on September 13, 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 Westerdam itinerary?

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Last Updated: Apr 5, 2026