--- title: "Vancouver Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/vancouver description: "Mountains, ocean, and cosmopolitan cool" --- # Vancouver ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท Canada ยท US/Canada West Coast > "Mountains, ocean, and cosmopolitan cool" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.7 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.5h - **Departure Sailings:** 583 - **Visiting Sailings:** 838 - **Cruise Lines:** 7 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jul (315 sailings), Aug (301 sailings), May (295 sailings) ## About Vancouver Vancouver's cruise terminal at Canada Place, with its white sail-shaped roof, sits right next to downtown. Stanley Park, a 400-hectare rainforest peninsula, is a short walk or bike ride from the terminal and has a seawall path that loops the entire perimeter. Gastown, the oldest neighbourhood, has cobblestone streets and a steam-powered clock. Granville Island has a public market selling fresh seafood, baked goods, and local produce. The North Shore mountains are visible from the city and reachable by SeaBus ferry. Grouse Mountain has a gondola and hiking. The Capilano Suspension Bridge crosses a canyon 70 metres above the river. Chinatown, one of the largest in North America, has Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden at its centre. Sushi and seafood are Vancouver's strongest food categories. The SkyTrain connects the airport and suburbs. Canadian dollar is the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** CAD (Canadian Dollar) - **Language:** English, French - **Timezone:** America/Vancouver (UTC-7) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected, similar to US ## Location Coordinates: 49.2886, -123.1091 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Vancouver/@49.28856,-123.10906,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Vancouver&ll=49.28856,-123.10906&z=13) ## Things to Do in Vancouver Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3f0f7143-3994-47c4-9935-363b3c5455f1.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (2,205) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ107 | Viator | | [Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/02f3860e-4557-490c-afc6-d1dc3525dc42.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (5,722) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ166 | Viator | | [Epic Electric Bike Tour of Vancouver](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/499e52f4-e52e-46af-8dda-5055fb4e5a2c.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,076) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ107 | Viator | | [The Stanley Park Bicycle Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6fe57f7d-7270-402f-9078-c998788dc546.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (971) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ67 | Viator | | [Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0b7c65ba-9fd5-4f8c-9a00-75b6d030929a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (926) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ96 | Viator | | [Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b51d28ce-5f78-4dfc-9453-76c95ae68e6f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (851) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ78 | Viator | | [The Grand Bicycle Tour of Vancouver](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e351a750-ffaf-4031-8269-a5d16418ad0c.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (2,114) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ92 | Viator | | [A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e06a4167-1011-4401-a52d-78f65d515376.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (683) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ105 | Viator | | [Vancouver Foodie Tour: Granville Island Market Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/60ec489b-13b3-46ee-8c09-e4fb1a8f87df.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (639) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ106 | Viator | | [Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b0bfa774-f703-4cd3-a139-07f208b236b5.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (614) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ51 | Viator | | [Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5f684e26-adac-4385-af77-f48ab04a3198.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (511) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ78 | Viator | | [Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b528a562-6300-40db-a67d-8f1ca11ff65e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (530) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ64 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Nanaimo BC](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/nanaimo-bc.md): 33 nm - [Victoria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/victoria.md): 53 nm - [Seattle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/seattle.md): 106 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salty-tide-whisper-vancouver-to-seattle~NCL-ENCORE-20280415-1.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ97 per person (โ‚ฌ194 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Encore](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-encore.md) - **Duration:** 1 night - **Departure:** 2028-04-15 - **Itinerary:** Salty Tide Whisper โ€“ Vancouver to Seattle ## Featured Cruises from Vancouver Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Golden Gate Drift โ€“ Astoria, Seattle & Victoria](https://cruisello.com/cruises/golden-gate-drift-astoria-seattle-victoria~PCL-KP-20270420-7.md) | Crown Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-04-20 | 7 | โ‚ฌ554 | | [West Coast Wonders โ€“ San Francisco & Victoria](https://cruisello.com/cruises/west-coast-wonders-san-francisco-victoria~NCL-ENCORE-20270418-6.md) | Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-04-18 | 6 | โ‚ฌ480 | | [Driftwood & Agave โ€“ Vallarta & Victoria](https://cruisello.com/cruises/driftwood-agave-vallarta-victoria~PCL-XP-20270424-12.md) | Discovery Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-04-24 | 12 | โ‚ฌ963 | ## Browse Cruises - 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