Vancouver, B.C.
Where British Columbian scenery, Canadian hospitality, and a lively urban scene meet.
Vancouver, B.C.
Where British Columbian scenery, Canadian hospitality, and a lively urban scene meet.
Vancouver, B.C.
Where British Columbian scenery, Canadian hospitality, and a lively urban scene meet.
Vancouver, B.C.
Ringed by deep water and bordered by densely forested mountains, the British Columbia city of Vancouver has a natural setting alike to Alaska in many ways. This, coupled with its many cosmopolitan offerings, makes its an especially enjoyable transition point for Alaska cruise passengers.
Cruise activity in Vancouver centers around the Canada Place event center and cruise terminal. It serves Princess, Celebrity, Norwegian, Holland America, Viking Ocean Cruises, and Royal Caribbean. Just off downtown Vancouver, the eye-catching facility is known for its distinctive white sail roof. It's a gathering place as well as a cruise terminal, with harbor front trails, events, and exhibits drawing visitors and locals alike. Canada Place is within walking distance to the historic Gastown neighborhood and the city's beloved Stanley Park.
Celebrity, Holland America, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean run seven-day cruises from Vancouver to Seward. These include the Hubbard Glacier Cruise Northbound/Southbound and Glacier Discovery Northbound/Southbound routes. Princess Cruises also operates out of Vancouver, offering an exclusive Voyage of the Glaciers Northbound/Southbound route between Vancouver to Whittier.
With a rare 10-day cruise itinerary, Viking Ocean Cruises is the newest cruise line to operate in Alaska. Their Glacier Route Northbound/Southbound travels between British Columbia and Seward.
Numerous nearby hotels provide shuttle service, as well as convenient jumping off points, for a few days exploring Vancouver and its surrounding sites. The Canada Place terminal is about 30 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport via the SkyTrain Canada Line.
