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Canada · Ships call at Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is a seasonal homeport: ships leave from Canada Place from spring to fall, and most of them sail to Alaska. The terminal is downtown on the harbor, a short walk from Gastown and a train ride from the airport. In the winter months no cruises leave from here, so we have no weather data for them.
Ships leave from Canada Place, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1. (Sources: Holland America, Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
A large park of forest and beaches at the edge of downtown, ringed by a paved seawall path.
Sources: Holland America, Princess Cruises
Vancouver’s biggest food market, with produce, crafts and food stalls. Take the little Aquabus ferry over from downtown.
Sources: Holland America, Princess Cruises
The old part of town, with Victorian buildings full of shops, bistros and bars, a short walk from Canada Place.
Sources: Holland America, Princess Cruises
A long suspension bridge high over a forested gorge, a short shuttle ride from downtown.
Sources: Holland America, Princess Cruises
Shops and restaurants downtown, and a walled Chinese garden that Holland America recommends for the city’s history.
Source: Holland America
More than 30 exhibits and 50,000 animals, a good choice on a rainy day.
Source: Princess Cruises
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WC Grand Circle Pacific Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles
Princess Cruises · Coral Princess
World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Roundtrip Los Angeles
Princess Cruises · Coral Princess
World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Los Angeles to Vancouver
Princess Cruises · Coral Princess
Cruise Sydney To San Diego Grand Voyage
Azamara Cruises · Azamara Quest
North Pacific Singapore to Los Angeles
Princess Cruises · Coral Princess
Cruise Hong Kong To London Grand Voyage
Azamara Cruises · Azamara Quest
The best months to visit Vancouver by cruise ship are June, July, August. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Stanley Park and the Seawall; Granville Island; Gastown; Capilano Suspension Bridge; Chinatown and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden; Vancouver Aquarium.
Vancouver is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Vancouver.