Cruise Frog guide
Cruises from Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver's Canada Place terminal, under its white sails on the downtown waterfront, is a main base for Alaska cruises and Inside Passage sailings.
Things to do in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Stanley ParkThe seawall by bike or on foot, totem poles and beaches.
- Granville IslandA public market, artisans and the little ferries across False Creek.
- GastownThe steam clock and cobbled streets, a short walk from Canada Place.
- Capilano Suspension BridgeA rainforest walk high over a canyon in North Vancouver.
- Grouse MountainA gondola to the mountain top, with grizzly bears in the refuge.
When to go
- Jan: low season
- Feb: low season
- Mar: low season
- Apr: shoulder season
- May: shoulder season
- Jun: high season
- Jul: high season
- Aug: high season
- Sep: shoulder season
- Oct: shoulder season
- Nov: low season
- Dec: low season
The Alaska season runs from April to October. A few ships call in winter on repositioning and Pacific crossings.
Flying in and getting to the ship
Easy transferCanada Place is about 10 miles (16 km) from Vancouver International, 25 to 35 minutes by taxi, or about 25 minutes on the Canada Line SkyTrain to Waterfront station, beside the terminal. US passengers clear US customs at the airport or terminal before sailing to Alaska.
Rental cars: Available at the airport, but the SkyTrain makes a car unnecessary.
The airport for Vancouver, British Columbia is Vancouver International (YVR), with 11 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic)YVR Domestic Terminal4.6 ★
- Cathay Pacific LoungeYVR International Terminal4.6 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (International)YVR International Terminal4.6 ★
Ships sailing from Vancouver, British Columbia
Celebrity CruisesCelebrity Solstice2008 · 121,878 GT · 2,852 guests · Alaska · AsiaCelebrity Solstice, delivered in October 2008, is the lead ship of the five-ship Solstice class and was the first post-Panamax ship in the Celebrity fleet. Built by Meyer Werft…
Holland America LineKoningsdam2016 · 99,863 GT · 2,650 guests · Alaska · HawaiiKoningsdam is the lead ship of Holland America's Pinnacle class and the first named for the Dutch king; Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is her godmother. Built by Fincantieri…
Holland America LineWesterdam2004 · 81,811 GT · 1,964 guests · Alaska · AsiaWesterdam is the third of Holland America's Vista-class ships and the third ship of the name, in service since April 2004. At about 81,800 gross tons she carries some 1,960…
Holland America LineZaandam2000 · 61,396 GT · 1,432 guests · Alaska · South AmericaZaandam is an R-class ship of about 61,400 gross tons carrying some 1,430 guests, built by Fincantieri at Marghera and delivered in 2000. Named for the Dutch town near Amsterdam…Quick answers
Which cruise ships sail from Vancouver, British Columbia?
On Cruise Frog, 4 ships sail from Vancouver, British Columbia: Celebrity Solstice (Celebrity Cruises), Koningsdam (Holland America Line), Westerdam (Holland America Line) and Zaandam (Holland America Line).
Which cruise lines sail from Vancouver, British Columbia?
Celebrity Cruises and Holland America Line sail from Vancouver, British Columbia.
Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia?
Vancouver International (YVR). Lounge Frog lists 11 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.