--- title: "Victoria Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/victoria description: "English gardens on Canada's Pacific coast" --- # Victoria ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท Canada ยท US/Canada West Coast > "English gardens on Canada's Pacific coast" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 5.6h - **Visiting Sailings:** 618 - **Cruise Lines:** 8 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jul (131 sailings), May (118 sailings), Aug (111 sailings) ## About Victoria Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The Inner Harbour has the Fairmont Empress Hotel and the Provincial Legislature building, both easy to spot from the ship. The Royal BC Museum, on the harbour's edge, covers the region's Indigenous cultures and natural history. A short bus or taxi ride reaches Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre garden built in a former quarry with themed sections and seasonal plantings. Chinatown, the oldest in Canada and second oldest in North America, is a few blocks from the harbour. Craigdarroch Castle, a Victorian mansion on a hill, has period furnishings and stained glass. Whale-watching tours depart from the harbour, with orcas and humpbacks seen in the surrounding strait. Fish and chips are a strong local tradition, and afternoon tea at the Empress is a famous indulgence. The city is flat and walkable. 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: 48.4223, -123.3711 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Victoria/@48.4223,-123.3711,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Victoria&ll=48.4223,-123.3711&z=13) ## Things to Do in Victoria Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~6h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Victoria Guided Food and History Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/06f0e94b-df52-40dd-aaa7-9c50541386ae.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (2,265) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ74 | Viator | | [Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/be60cc76-c1ac-4c0f-ae61-f8a4cd91c1b4.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (987) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ15 | Viator | | [Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/34105feb-6d5e-4bb5-8f47-b0fc4596dcfe.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (1,098) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ132 | Viator | | [Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/60115ef3-9d3f-459c-a36a-db8ed2101dda.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (356) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ83 | Viator | | [Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ac61ff04-b8fb-4b4f-8d2d-e349bedfa262.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (334) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ80 | Viator | | [Victoria City Highlights Pedal or E-Bike Tour - Hoods & Legends](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/20ed8d75-bc93-4bf2-8663-310b9f8f2238.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (302) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ57 | Viator | | [Victoria Bites and Sights Walking plus Ferry](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7b5d4234-6797-4cbf-95d4-456c2e4a23d4.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (315) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ64 | Viator | | [Historical Victoria Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2f76c307-b4ee-4962-bd40-cac0777275a7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (194) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ15 | Viator | | [Victoria Whale Watch Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0082c666-455e-4c8d-bcc5-9f34f28106bf.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (578) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ109 | Viator | | [Victoria Zipline Adventure Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/99f9612a-1d56-43d6-a76b-5c6e8305fd62.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (174) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ80 | Viator | | [Victoria's Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, More](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/32814aeb-2260-4cb7-9fe3-b6acca93790d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (126) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ63 | Viator | | [Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/aaa103cc-50bf-40a9-b8d5-01cc03307586.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (286) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ121 | 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): 50 nm - [Vancouver](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/vancouver.md): 53 nm - [Seattle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/seattle.md): 64 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.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/emerald-dash-victoria-seattle~PCL-RP-20270428-3.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ275 per person (โ‚ฌ550 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Royal Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/royal-princess.md) - **Duration:** 3 nights - **Departure:** 2027-04-28 - **Itinerary:** Emerald Dash โ€“ Victoria & Seattle ## Featured Cruises from Victoria 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 | | [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‚ฌ909 | | [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 | ## Browse Cruises - 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