Vancouver Excursions

Vancouver is a big city and a great place to get out and explore. Whether you're taking a bus tour of the city, walking through its parks and neighborhoods, or getting out of the city to view the area's spectacular mountain scenery, you'll find lots of things to do in Vancouver.

Most ships will dock at the modern Canada Place cruise ship facility, which is located in the city center and near excellent hotels, shopping, dining and entertainment venues. You'll know you're there when you see the distinctive white sails that fly over the structure. The Canada Place facility also houses a five-star hotel and the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre.

If you're not docking at Canada Place, you'll dock at the overflow facility at Ballantyne, which is located just minutes away from Canada Place.

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Airport Shuttles

Canada Place to YVR Airport Transfer

½ hour

This motorcoach tour takes you directly to Vancouver International Airport. Perfect for guests who have not pre-booked an airport transfer for guests with flights departing Vancouver on the day of disembarkation.

Seattle Motorcoach Transfer

3 hours

This motorcoach tour takes you directly to Seattle's SeaTac International Airport. Perfect for guests who are heading home from SeaTac on flights departing after 2:00 pm on the day of disembarkation.

City Tours

Highlights of Vancouver & Granville Island

3½ hours

Discover Vancouver on this fun motorcoach tour of the city. You'll drive through Stanley Park, see Vancouver's bustling Chinatown and tour historic Gastown. The excursion also includes a visit to the Granville Island Public Market for some free time to explore this gentrified shopping and dining district.

Vancouver City Tour to Airport/ Vancouver City Tour/ Vancouver City Tour with Airport or Hotel Transfer

3 to 3½ hours

For guests with late afternoon or evening departures, or who are staying overnight, this guided tour gives you a pleasant introduction to the city of Vancouver. You'll venture through exotic Chinatown and historic Gastown, then visit Stanley Park, English Bay and the Granville Island Public Market for some shopping. Then it's off to the airport or your hotel.

Vancouver City with Airport Transfer/ Vancouver Grand City Tour with Airport Drop-off/ Vancouver City Tour with Airport or Hotel Transfer

2 to 4 hours

For guests with late afternoon or evening departures, or who are staying overnight, this guided tour gives you a pleasant introduction to the city of Vancouver. You'll venture through exotic Chinatown and historic Gastown, then visit Stanley Park, English Bay and the Granville Island Public Market for some shopping. Then it's off to the airport or your hotel.

Vancouver Overview

2½ hours

For guests with late afternoon or evening departures, this guided tour gives you a pleasant introduction to the city of Vancouver. You'll venture through exotic Chinatown and historic Gastown, then visit Stanley Park and the English Bay neighborhood before heading off to the airport.

Vancouver Lookout & Scenic Trolley

2 hours

Enjoy sightseeing in Vancouver at your own pace on the Vancouver Trolley. You can hop on and off at any of the route's stops to visit attractions, shop or dine. Plus, this tour includes admission to the Vancouver Lookout, which gives you a panoramic view of Vancouver from an observation deck 430 feet above street level.

Royal Victoria Excursion with Airport Drop-off

13¼ hours

Enjoy a day trip to the beautiful city of Victoria. You'll sail a BC Ferry from Vancouver to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island, visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens, then have free time to explore sights of Victoria, British Colombia's capital city before returning to Vancouver and the airport or your hotel.

Scenic Tours

Vancouver Highlights & Capilano Suspension Bridge with Airport Drop-off/ Capilano Canyon's Natural Beauty

3½ to 4 hours

Do some sightseeing in downtown Vancouver, visit Stanley Park and then take in a pleasant drive to beautiful Capilano Canyon for a walk in the woods. Your tour ends with a drive to your hotel, if you're spending the night, or to the airport if you're departing on a flight after 3:30 pm.

Northwest Exploration & Suspension Bridge Tour

3½ hours

Do some sightseeing in downtown Vancouver, visit Stanley Park and then take in a pleasant drive to beautiful Capilano Canyon for a walk in the woods. Your tour ends back at the Canada Place Cruise Terminal.

Scenic Grouse Mountain and Airport (without transfer)

5 hours

Enjoy a scenic trip to Grouse Mountain, where you'll board the "Super SkyRide," a 100-passenger tram that will whisk you up to the summit. While en route back to your ship, you'll visit Stanley Park, English Bay, the West End and the prestigious Shaughnessy neighborhood.

Scenic Grouse Mountain with Airport Transfer

5 hours

Enjoy a trip to scenic Grouse Mountain, where you'll board the "Super SkyRide," a 100-passenger tram that will whisk you up to the summit. While en route back to Vancouver and the airport, you'll make a photo stop at beautiful Prospect Point. This tour is available for guests with flights departing after 3:00 pm.

Stanley Park & Scenic Grouse Mountain

4 hours

Your journey begins with a tour of beautiful Stanley Park, then enjoy a trip to scenic Grouse Mountain, where you'll board the "Super SkyRide," a 100-passenger tram that will whisk you up to the summit. While en route back to Vancouver and your ship, you'll make a photo stop at beautiful Prospect Point.

Vancouver, Whistler & Wilderness Sightseeing with Airport Drop-Off

8 hours

Get away from the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views of Vancouver, Whistler and the Canadian wilderness. You'll drive to Whistler caravan-style in a 4X4 SUV. A gourmet BBQ lunch is served in the scenic mountains. The tour ends at Vancouver International Airport.

Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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