Plan your Pre- or Post-Cruise Stay in Vancouver
Planning your stay in Vancouver is easy. With plenty of hotels close to the cruise ship terminal, and convenient transportation to the attractions, you'll be able to make the most of your time in Vancouver.
Where to stay: atmospheric accommodations in Vancouver
Upgrade your cruise holiday into the trip of a lifetime by adding a few nights in our city before or after you sail. There are 25,000 rooms across Metro Vancouver, including 13,000 in the downtown core – so, whether you prefer luxury duvets and rain showers, Indigenous art and a socially conscious sleep, or majestic surroundings inspired by materials from the West Coast, you’re guaranteed to find accommodations that match your vibe (and budget).
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What to do: Vancouver Sightseeing
Vancouver is home to endless activities and attractions – in fact, you might find it difficult to pack everything on your bucket list into one visit (don’t fret: we’ll be happy to welcome you back for another trip!).
Let us be your guide: sightseeing tours
Streamline trip planning – and cut costs – by booking a sightseeing tour. From culinary tasting journeys to whale watching excursions, to day trips to nearby Whistler and Victoria, guided adventures are a great way to sit back, relax and let the experts do the planning.
In Stanley Park, our 404-hectare (1,000-acre) rainforest sitting pretty in the middle of the city, see the trees through the eyes of an Indigenous storyteller on a guided interpretive tour. If you want a comprehensive lay of the land, board a tour bus and travel to the must-sees, disembarking according to your whims. Join a culinary tour of Granville Island, tasting your way through the enticing Public Market and meeting producers who forage, fish and grow fresh, seasonal fare. Or, hop aboard a high-speed zodiac and tool around the harbour while your guide shares insights about our culture and heritage as you see the city from a new perspective.
If you prefer self-guided exploration, browse our suggested itineraries.
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Need-to-know: Vancouver health and safety
Vancouver is much more than clean streets, fresh air and rooftop yoga. Here, our physical and mental health takes top priority, which is why we adapted quickly to the new normal. As soon as you disembark your ship, you’ll notice we’ve implemented protocols – including mandatory masks and proof of vaccination required indoors – to ensure everyone feels safe and welcome to walk our streets, visit our attractions and dine in our restaurants.
To review our current Covid-19 safety protocols, visit our Covid-19 Information and Resources page.
Canada Place: the centre of everything
Located in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront, Canada Place consistently earns high passenger satisfaction scores and top marks for user-friendliness and luggage handling. With a storied 35-year history, Canada Place offers modern conveniences and services, above-and-beyond customer service, and all the bells and whistles required to ensure passengers enjoy a positive and safe cruise experience.
Baggage storage and parking
The Canada Place cruise terminal offers a full complement of facilities for arriving and departing passengers. In the terminal, there’s a convenience store and souvenir shop where you can pick up snacks and binoculars to enhance your West Coast cruising. There’s also scooter and wheelchair rentals, as well as luggage storage services – CDS Baggage can store your luggage at the terminal or transfer it to Vancouver International Airport, while PorterGenie offers storage with pick-up and drop-off at any Vancouver location, including the cruise terminal, airports and hotels.
Transportation
If you’re arriving or departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), the trip between airport and downtown Vancouver will take approximately 30 minutes. There are taxis, car rentals, public transit vehicles, limousines and scheduled coach services readily available at or near the cruise terminal.
Named the best airport in North America for 13 consecutive years, YVR is a global hub with direct flights from airports around Canada, the US and internationally. Before you travel, visit YVR’s website to see non-stop destinations and flight time estimates.
For more details, visit our page Getting to and from the Airport.
Environmental and community stewardship
Our port is situated in a scenic harbour setting, and we work hard to keep it that way with programs like Shore Power, which decreases marine diesel air emissions by allowing cruise ships to shut down their engines when in port. The Canada Place cruise terminal is equipped with Shore Power on its east and west berths. Plus, our Blue Circle Awards recognize ships that participate in the EcoAction program, which promotes emissions reduction goals for ocean-going vessels.
More information is available on the Port of Vancouver’s Environment page.
