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Port of Vancouver welcomes first of 331 cruise ships for the 2023 season

The port authority is also preparing to host a record number of 1.2 million cruise passengers

Port of Vancouver

By Alice Chambers | 13 April 2023

The Port of Vancouver in Canada has begun its busiest cruise season to date with the arrival of Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess on 12 April 2023.

The port authority will receive a total of 331 cruise ships at its Canada Place cruise terminal and plans to close the 2023 season on 24 October with the departure of Holland America Line’s Koningsdam. The season will bring more than 1.2 million passengers to the terminal, a 10 per cent increase from the port’s record of 1.1 million passenger in 2019.

“Vancouver continues to be one of the world’s top cruise destinations and an award-winning homeport,” said Mandy Chan, manager of cruise services at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, which manages the Port of Vancouver. “After a two-year pause and an incredible restart in 2022, we are now gearing up for another big season for the Vancouver cruise sector as well as the local hospitality and tourism industries it supports.

The port will receive maiden calls from Royal Caribbean International’s Brilliance of the Seas, Silversea Cruises’ Silver Whisper, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Hanseatic Nature, Hurtigruten’s Fridtjof Nansen, Seabourn Venture from Seabourn, and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ Scenic Eclipse II.

Other cruise lines scheduled to call at the port include Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Cunard, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Windstar Cruises, Viking Cruises and Oceania Cruises.

“As we prepare for another big season, I want to acknowledge the hard work of everyone who made Vancouver’s return to cruise such a success last year as well as recognise the planning and reparation that has gone into this year,” said Chan. “The Port of Vancouver’s cruise comeback story is a testament to the exceptional work and dedication that industry has led to adapt and renew the sector. I’d like to thank our cruise lines partners, the Canada Place cruise terminal services provider Ceres Terminals Canada, the Cruise Lines International Association, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, and everyone working throughout the cruise and tourism industries for their part in the safe and successful return of a treasured industry.”

The port is also launching pet relief stations for service animals as part of its larger plan to enhance the passenger experience. These stations are designed as welcoming areas for service animals to rest once ashore.

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Vancouver, Canada cruise ship port calendar shows all scheduled arrival and departure dates in a timetable format. The cruise calendar displays the ship’s estimated time of arrival including related information such as how crowded is the port, as well as the ship’s next port-of-call.

The following timetable provides valuable information and keeps track of the future cruise ship arrivals from all major cruise lines. In order to find out more about the cruise ship itineraries such as ports, dates, and arrival/departure times just follow the ship’s link.

• Seabourn Odyssey 540 passengers 06 Sep 2024 - 07:00
• Radiance Of The Seas 2.546 passengers 06 Sep 2024 - 07:00
• Royal Princess 4.272 passengers 07 Sep 2024 - 05:45
• ms Koningsdam 3.194 passengers 07 Sep 2024 - 07:00
• Celebrity Solstice 3.420 passengers 08 Sep 2024 - 06:00
• Brilliance Of The Seas 2.580 passengers 08 Sep 2024 - 07:00
• ms Nieuw Amsterdam 2.527 passengers 08 Sep 2024 - 07:00
• Queen Elizabeth 2.503 passengers 09 Sep 2024 - 00:00
• Disney Wonder 2.456 passengers 09 Sep 2024 - 08:00
• Ruby Princess 3.672 passengers 10 Sep 2024 - 07:30
• Viking Orion 930 passengers 11 Sep 2024 - 00:00
• Norwegian Spirit 2.414 passengers 11 Sep 2024 - 06:00
• ms Zaandam 1.718 passengers 11 Sep 2024 - 07:00
• Grand Princess 3.122 passengers 11 Sep 2024 - 07:30
• Silver Nova 728 passengers 12 Sep 2024 - 07:30
• Celebrity Summit 2.590 passengers 13 Sep 2024 - 07:00
• ms Koningsdam 3.194 passengers 14 Sep 2024 - 07:00
• Sapphire Princess 3.214 passengers 14 Sep 2024 - 07:30
• Oceania Regatta 803 passengers 14 Sep 2024 - 08:00
• Celebrity Solstice 3.420 passengers 15 Sep 2024 - 06:00
• Radiance Of The Seas 2.546 passengers 06 Sep 2024 - 16:00
• Seabourn Odyssey 540 passengers 06 Sep 2024 - 17:00
• ms Koningsdam 3.194 passengers 07 Sep 2024 - 16:00
• Royal Princess 4.272 passengers 07 Sep 2024 - 16:00
• ms Nieuw Amsterdam 2.527 passengers 08 Sep 2024 - 16:00
• Celebrity Solstice 3.420 passengers 08 Sep 2024 - 16:30
• Brilliance Of The Seas 2.580 passengers 08 Sep 2024 - 17:00
• Disney Wonder 2.456 passengers 09 Sep 2024 - 16:00
• Ruby Princess 3.672 passengers 10 Sep 2024 - 16:00
• ms Zaandam 1.718 passengers 11 Sep 2024 - 16:00
• Grand Princess 3.122 passengers 11 Sep 2024 - 16:00
• Norwegian Spirit 2.414 passengers 11 Sep 2024 - 17:00
• Silver Nova 728 passengers 12 Sep 2024 - 19:00
• Celebrity Summit 2.590 passengers 13 Sep 2024 - 17:00
• ms Koningsdam 3.194 passengers 14 Sep 2024 - 16:00
• Sapphire Princess 3.214 passengers 14 Sep 2024 - 16:00
• Oceania Regatta 803 passengers 14 Sep 2024 - 18:00
• ms Noordam 2.366 passengers 15 Sep 2024 - 16:00

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Vancouver cruise ship calendar 2024- 2025 provides a list of cruise ships scheduled to arrive in port with detailed information, including date and estimated time of arrival and departure, as well as maximum passenger capacity for each vessel. This timetable displays dates and times cruise liners are scheduled to sail into the port with the name of the ship, cruise operator, and the number of passages based on double occupancy. Please note, that the following cruise ship schedule is created on updated itineraries from the major cruise lines. The cruise ship schedule I subject to change and might be affected by various reasons including weather conditions, or itinerary changes by the cruise lines.

Cruise ships arriving in Vancouver dock at Canada Place Ship Terminal. Cruise Terminal Address: Canada Place Pier, 99 Canada Place Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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Direct bus service to and from the Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal – Canada Place is available for passengers who are reserved on a cruise ship only, and are only available on dates cruise ships are scheduled in port between April 28th, 2023 and October 1st, 2023. If you are looking for a pickup in the area, and are not a cruise ship passenger, or are trying to book on a date our Cruise Ship service is not operating, we suggest selecting our ‘Fairmont Waterfront’ option under Vancouver Hotels, as it is located across the street from the cruise terminal and is an active pickup location year-round. Pre-reservation is required at both of these locations. See our Cruise Route Schedule .

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Port of Vancouver is located in Canada at 49.2925N, 123.1049W. 97 vessels have arrived within the past 24 hours and 59 ships are expected to arrive in the next 30 days.

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Port of Vancouver starts cruise season, set to smash 2023 numbers

Andrea Santillan

• March 11, 2024

The cruising season has officially begun at Canada’s Port of Vancouver. Local authorities anticipate it will welcome 1.27 million passengers in 2024, a 2% increase from 2023. 

During the record-breaking year, the Canada Place cruise terminal will host 329 cruise ships and over 25,000 more passengers . 

For over 30 years, the seaport’s West Coast location has enabled cruise ships to reposition for Alaskan voyages before sailing through the Inside Passage.

As a strategic home port, each cruise ship that calls on the port generates nearly $3 million in revenue for Vancouver’s economy. It is also responsible for close to 7,000 jobs across the country, paying a total of $300 million in salaries.

In addition to offering shore power , the cruise port asks large vessels to stay away from or slow down in areas where at-risk marine species live. It also provides up to 75% off on harbor fees to cruise ships with environment-friendly features like clean fuel engines and the ability to switch to shore power. Cruise ships are also prohibited from eliminating scrubber water at the port. 

With measures such as these and the cooperation of key stakeholders, the Port of Vancouver aspires to be the first zero-emission corridor in the world as it connects the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Canada’s cruise season begans on March 11 with the Disney Wonder’s arrival and will end on October 29, 2024, upon the Norwegian Jewel’s departure. Cruise ships from Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Cunard, and Explora Journeys, to name a few, are scheduled to call on the world’s leading cruise port this year.

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You only have one chance to sail this brand-new cruise ship in the Caribbean

Sun-seekers, meet Star Seeker. One of the cruise industry's most anticipated new high-end ships is set to debut at the end of next year, and you'll only have one chance to catch it in the Caribbean.

Windstar Cruises ' Star Seeker — a new 224-passenger vessel that's the line's first new-build in nearly 40 years — will begin sailing in December 2025. Its primary focus will be voyages in Alaska and Japan — two regions where Windstar hasn't had a presence since 2023. Before the ship permanently relocates to those two regions, it will offer a brief series of cruises in the Caribbean, providing passengers an exclusive three-month window to try out the ship in more beachy destinations.

For a short period from Jan. 15, 2026, through the end of April 2026, Star Seeker has scheduled a mix of Caribbean itineraries. These can either be booked as Caribbean-only segments or as longer voyages that combine three regions — the Caribbean, the Panama Canal and Alaska — for a more distinct experience.

"I'm really excited we'll be able to sail the new Star Seeker in the Caribbean before the ship continues on to its final destinations of Alaska and Japan," Christopher Prelog, Windstar president, said in a statement from the line. "Star Seeker will likely not return to the Caribbean again, so it's a wonderful but fleeting chance for our Caribbean destination fans to experience the ship."

Prelog said passengers on select Caribbean sailings aboard the new vessel will also have access to exclusive celebratory experiences. This includes a sunset sailing parade past the pitons in St. Lucia after Star Seeker meets up in the region with sister ships Wind Spirit and Star Pride.

The Caribbean sailings will range from seven to 14 days. They will depart from San Juan, Puerto Rico, visiting ports of call in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, as well as St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Bequia, St. Lucia and more.

From May through August 2026, the ship will remain in Alaska, where it will run two main types of itineraries. The seven- and eight-night one-way runs between Vancouver, Canada, and Juneau, Alaska, include Misty Fjords, Ketchikan, Sitka and Haines. The longer 10-, 11- and 12-night voyages between Vancouver and Anchorage will stop at Ketchikan, Misty Fjords, Klawock, Wrangell, Haines, Juneau, Sitka and Seward (the port for Anchorage).

In September 2026, the vessel will cross the Pacific Ocean and relocate to Japan to resume Windstar's popular Grand Japan voyages for the first time in three years. Guests booked on these itineraries can expect to travel between Yokohama (the port for Tokyo) and either Osaka or Kobe with calls on ports like Shimizu, Shingu, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Karatsu, Hiroshima and Takamatsu.

Although Windstar's ships feel upscale, the niche small-ship cruise's fares are not all-inclusive. You'll pay extra for things like alcohol, shore excursions and Wi-Fi. What you can expect, though, is an intimate onboard vibe with great service, delicious food and elegantly appointed accommodations.

In addition to Star Seeker, the line operates a fleet of six other vessels . They fall into two categories: ships with sails and ships without them. Currently, the line has three of each. When Star Seeker debuts as the fleet's seventh ship (the fourth without sails), it will be the second-largest in the fleet by passenger count (after the 342-passenger Wind Surf). The others carry anywhere from 148 to 212 passengers. Windstar plans to acquire an eighth ship, also with no sails, in 2026.

Star Seeker was originally under construction for Atlas Ocean Voyages . Windstar purchased the partially completed ship after Atlas abandoned the project.

The maiden voyage for the 9,315-ton Star Seeker will depart Dec. 28, 2025, from Malaga, Spain. It will feature a transatlantic crossing and a call on Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands for a New Year's Eve party before arriving in Miami. An eight-day christening voyage will take passengers from Miami to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Jan. 15, 2026; it will include visits to ports in the Dominican Republic and British Virgin Islands.

Star Seeker itineraries are currently available for booking.

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