Category Archives: Vancouver

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Luggage Storage for Seattle and Vancouver

You’ve worked out the major details of your Alaska cruise. Cruise booked. Plane tickets, got ‘em. Hotel, check. There’s just one tiny detail: you’re scheduled to arrive early on the day you embark. You have 5 hours from the time … Continue reading

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Great Places to Eat in Vancouver

Food. The highlight of any travel experience. As a result of Vancouver‘s multicultural make up, the City boasts some of the best cuisine in the world. So when you’re here for your Alaska cruise, you may have a tough time deciding where … Continue reading

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Parking Update for Port of Vancouver

Cruisepark announced on their website that they will not operate during the 2011 cruise season. It’s okay if you’ve booked with them though – all reservations will be refunded and you have other options. Our agents recommend Vinci Park Services. … Continue reading

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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Gold Floor

It’s spring and the Alaska sailing season is just around the corner! Planning to visit Vancouver before or after your Alaska cruise? If you haven’t decided where you’re staying, maybe I can help.  Vancouver boasts some pretty fantastic hotels, and one … Continue reading

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10 Things to do in Vancouver

Exploring Vancouver is an exciting way to start or end an Alaskan cruise. Spending a day or two in Van City, as it’s called by locals, is almost not enough. There are so many things to see and do here. Most likely, … Continue reading

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