Cruise ship passengers in Vancouver can choose between a range of shore excursions. Those with limited time can take shorter tours, exploring neighborhoods such as Granville Island or Chinatown with a guide. Half-day sightseeing tours usually check off highlights such as Gastown, Stanley Park, and the Vancouver Lookout observation platform, while full-day tours typically venture out of town to destinations such as the North Shore, Sea to Sky Highway, or Fraser Valley wine region.
The Canada Place Cruise Terminal offers baggage storage and wheelchair rentals, and is close to other shopping, restaurants, and entertainment facilities.
Most shore excursions include round-trip transport to and from the cruise port; pre- or post-cruise tours include pickup and drop-off at downtown hotels.
Full-day tours usually require more travel time; however, Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge are less than 30 minutes from the city.
A shore excursion with round-trip transport is the best way to maximize your time in Vancouver.
Cruise ships in Vancouver dock at Canada Place Cruise Terminal in downtown Vancouver. The terminal is near Waterfront Station, which is serviced by the SkyTrain, local buses, the SeaBus passenger ferry, and the West Coast Express commuter train.
Taxis and car rentals are available at the cruise port. The port also offers luggage storage facilities, and wheelchair and mobility scooter rentals. The official languages of Canada are French and English, with most people in Vancouver speaking the latter. You may also hear Mandarin, Tagalog, Punjabi, and Spanish.
