Alaska Cruises From Vancouver

Get closer to awe-inspiring wildlife, charming coastal towns and magnificent glaciers on Alaska cruises from Vancouver. Find one-way and roundtrip cruises to Alaska with convenient weekend departures from Vancouver’s dazzling waterfront. Explore Glacier Bay National Park or Hubbard Glacier on our Inside Passage cruises. Take a Glacier Discovery voyage to glide several of Alaska’s most dramatic icescapes. Or go to the seldom-visited Kodiak Island, home of the famous Kodiak bears on our Great Alaskan Explorer. Continue the exploration on ship with local insights and onboard programming. Read on to plan cruises from Vancouver to Alaska and beyond.

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See the World From Your Doorstep

Drive or fly to Seattle and take in the wild wonders of Alaska on 7-day roundtrip cruises. Or trace the coast and transit the historic Panama Canal on 21-day sailings. Visit 225 ports in 91 countries from the U.S. and Canada.

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Things To Do In Vancouver

Find the best things to do before or after your cruise from Vancouver.

Gastown

The Gastown neighborhood dates to the Victorian era when "Gassy Jack" Deighton opened a saloon in a burgeoning sawmilling settlement. Now its grand heritage buildings and brick-paved streets are home to art galleries, design shops and stylish eateries.

Stanley Park

Vancouver’s most famous urban space, the thousand-acre Stanley Park, epitomizes everything that locals here love about the outdoors. Hiking trails weave around totem poles and hemlock trees, while at the beaches, you can swim, people-watch and picnic.

Vancouver Aquarium

Stop into the aquarium on your cruise from Vancouver. See fascinating exhibits on the Canadian Arctic, and British Columbian coastal habitats, plus African penguins. Tanks teem with blacktip reef sharks, Pacific fish, sea otters and more that you’ll encounter up close.

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When was Vancouver founded? April 6, 1886
Where is Vancouver located? Located in the southwest corner of British Columbia, Canada.
What is the population of Vancouver? 631,486 according to the 2016 Canada Census
What language is primarily spoken? English
What is the time zone of Vancouver, BC, Canada? Pacific Time
- Vancouver, BC, Canada is GMT/UTC - 8h during Standard Time
- Vancouver, BC, Canada is GMT/UTC - 7h during Daylight Saving Time
What currency is used in Vancouver, BC, Canada? CAD (Canadian Dollar)

How do I book a flight to Vancouver? At Holland America we offer cruise travelers low prices on their flights. Please see more information on our Flight Ease program here.

Where should I stay when cruising from Vancouver? We offer hotel packages to our already booked guests. For more information, visit our hotel packages and pre- or post-travel arrangements.

What are some of the top places to see in Vancouver? Visit our Vancouver Port page for more information on our top travel recommendations.

What should I expect boarding to like for my cruise departing Vancouver, BC, Canada? Please visit our cruise preparation FAQ for information on how to access or print boarding passes, how to check in online, and to see if you need a passport.

Can I book an airport shuttle to my cruise? Book an airport transfer from the airport to your ship after you book a cruise with Holland America Line. We make getting to and from your cruise comfortable, convenient and hassle-free. For more information on EXC City Stays & Overland Tours, please visit: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/pre-post-travel-cruise.html.

Are you an already booked guest with Holland America Line? For booked guests, please see our travel planning details on how to book an airport transfer.

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Alaska Cruises From Vancouver

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Things To Do In Vancouver

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