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Cruising From Vancouver

Vancouver: the tale of a home port city

For over 30 years, Vancouver has served as the world’s only home port offering one-way and round-trip itineraries through the picturesque Inside Passage, a coastal route that winds along the west coast of British Columbia, to Alaska. The closest port to Alaskan waters, Vancouver invites cruise passengers to spend leisurely days and nights exploring Skagway, Ketchikan, Juneau and Glacier Bay, with plenty of time in-between to experience a myriad of shipboard activities. Between April and October, most cruises departing from Vancouver head to Alaska; throughout the rest of the year, there are also sailings to California, Hawaii and points further afield.

Have you already booked your cruise?

For the most updated information regarding cruise, visit the Port of Vancouver website. Within this site you will find the latest Government of Canada updates related to cruise and “know before you travel” tips and protocols by cruise line.


Global cruise lines consistently choose Vancouver as their home port, which means visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury ships and indulgent amenities. 

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Extend your cruise holiday with a memorable stay in Vancouver

Consistently ranked among the most beautiful and livable cities in the world, Vancouver is an exciting destination to explore pre- and post-cruise. Hallmarked by pristine natural surroundings, cosmopolitan charm, personality-filled neighborhoods and world-class attractions, we’re the perfect city to linger and explore at your leisure.

Cruises arrive and depart from Canada Place, located in the heart of downtown within easy walking distance of top-rated hotels, buzzy restaurants, and must-see attractions. Here, you can marvel at local and international art exhibits, sample multicultural cuisine, embark on thrilling outdoor adventures, relax at tranquil spas, scoop up souvenirs in a dazzling array of shopping districts, and enjoy the exceptional hospitality of the city’s welcoming tourism industry.

Gastown

Down the street from the cruise terminal is Gastown, the historic district where our city was founded. Stroll along the neighbourhood’s cobblestoned streets, past old-fashioned lampposts and the iconic Steam Clock, one of the only functioning steam-powered clocks in the world and among the city’s most photographed attractions. Further into the city, hop aboard a rainbow-coloured Aquabus mini-ferry and cruise across False Creek to Granville Island, an artisanal and culinary hub where organic coffee and straight-from-the-oven treats await (there’s a distillery, brewery and sake-maker too). Across the harbour in North Vancouver, ascend the thigh-melting Grouse Grind, a 2.4-kilometre trek straight up Grouse Mountain – or, take a gondola to the summit and clamber onto a barstool instead.

Whether you’re an arts lover, culinary fan, outdoor enthusiast or manic shopper, you’ll soon discover how easy it is to follow your passions in this enthralling city. And, with endless views of the glittering skyline, snowcapped mountain and sparkling ocean, you’ll have plenty of eye candy, too.

Check out more tips on planning your pre- or post-cruise stay in Vancouver, including special hotel and attraction deals for cruisers!