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Views of Vancouver from a Cruise Ship
The Alaska sailing season is almost here! In fact, a couple of weeks ago, the Port of Vancouver saw the reappearance of cruise ships at its docks: Crystal Serenity and Holland America’s ms Oosterdam. Tomorrow, the city will be welcoming … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska Cruises, Alaska Cruisetour, Vancouver
Tagged cruise ship photos, Vancouver city views
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Holland America Extends Stay in Haines, Alaska for Independence Day Celebrations
If you’re sailing onboard Holland America’s ms Zaandam this July 1, you’re in for a treat! Our office received notification today from the cruise line that reads: In order for guests to enjoy a fireworks display, the call at Haines will … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska Cruises, Ports, Travel News
Tagged 4th of July cruise, Fourth of July, Holland America, Independence Day
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Photos of Cruise Ship Leaving Port of Vancouver
On a few occasions, I send some of my clients pictures of their ship as it leaves Vancouver on its way up to Alaska. It’s beautiful watching them go out under the bridge. These are of a Holland America ship – of … Continue reading
Visiting Vancouver on a Cruise
CruizeCast.com is a site dedicated to cruise travel information and ports. They’re all about doing excursions on their own. Visit their site to read their blog, get cruise news, ship reviews, or download their informative podcasts. Our friends at Cruize Cast, … Continue reading
Posted in Ports, Vancouver
Tagged cruise from Vancouver, things to do in Vancouver, Vancouver activities, Vancouver sights
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Oceania Returns to Alaska in 2013
Oceania Regatta is coming back to Alaska in 2013 with fascinating itineraries to be experienced! Great news for the cities of Vancouver and Seattle as well. San Francisco will also see her in May next year. Click the image below … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska Cruises, Announcements, Ports, Seattle, Travel News, Vancouver
Tagged 2013 cruises, Oceania 2013, Oceania Regatta, premium cruise
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Disney Returns to Alaska in 2013
The Disney Wonder will sail one week roundtrips from Vancouver on Mondays in 2013, repeating her summer cruise itinerary from 2011 (featuring Tracy Arm & Sawyer Glacier). This is huge news and quite a coup for the Port of Vancouver … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska Cruises, Announcements, Travel News, Vancouver
Tagged Disney Wonder, port of Vancouver
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Top 4 Must-Visits in Alaska
What can I say? The scenery and not to mention the glaciers in Alaska are amazing! It’s hard to narrow down to only a few favourite spots. Nontheless, here are my top 4 must-visits in Alaska. 1. Glacier Bay National … Continue reading
Alaska with Cruise Expert Lindsay Harkness
When Cruise Expert Lindsay Harkness first visited Alaska, she came back with a lot of stories. How many people can say they saw a grizzly just 20 feet away? In this interview, Lindsay shares some of her adventures in the Great … Continue reading
Alaska with Cruise Expert Billie
Cruise Expert Billie Tam got hooked on cruising at an earlier age than most. When she went on her first Alaska cruise, she was awed by the Great Land, living in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia all her life. Read on … Continue reading