Canada (British Columbia) Alaska Victoria (British Columbia)
Ships dock at Ogden Point, at the entrance to Victoria's harbour, about 2 km from the Parliament Buildings and the Inner Harbour.
Port of callShips dock at the pier
2.3 km
to Inner Harbour (Visitor Centre, Wharf Street)
2
cruise terminals
287
upcoming cruises on our site
C$
Canadian dollar (CAD). Cards are accepted almost everywhere. The cruise shuttle is priced in US dollars.
Language
English. French is an official language of Canada but is little spoken here.
UTC−7
Local time
A shuttle bus runs downtown for every ship. On foot, Dallas Road and the harbour path lead to the Inner Harbour in about 30 minutes.
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Many Alaska cruises from Seattle call here, often for an evening or a few hours, because United States law requires foreign-flagged ships on round trips from a US port to stop at a foreign port. Ships dock at Ogden Point, in the James Bay district, about 2 km (1.2 miles) from the Inner Harbour. The walk along the seafront takes around 25 minutes, and there are shuttle buses and taxis.
The Inner Harbour is the heart of the city: the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, outlined with thousands of lights at night, and the Fairmont Empress hotel, known for its afternoon tea, face the water. The Royal BC Museum, next to Parliament, covers the natural and human history of the province. Butchart Gardens, about 22 km (14 miles) north of the city, is the most popular excursion, with sunken, Japanese and Italian gardens laid out in a former limestone quarry. Other options include whale-watching boats from the Inner Harbour to look for orcas, Chinatown, the oldest in Canada, and Fisherman's Wharf, with floating homes and food stalls.
From the ship to the centre
6 optionsPier BMost large ships (berths North B and South B)Two 317 m berths, extended with a mooring dolphin, with customs, a gift shop and the shuttle stop. About 2.3 km on foot to the Inner Harbour.
Pier ALarge ships; Norwegian ships usually use South ATwo berths (305 m and 244 m) beside the Pier A warehouse, with their own customs area. Pedicabs wait here. About 2.2 km on foot to the Inner Harbour.
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Cruise shuttle to downtownPacific Northwest Transportation Services buses from Piers A and B to downtown, at least every 15 minutes while ships are in port. Tickets after customs.10 minUSD 10 one way
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Dallas Road and the harbour pathAlong Dallas Road or past Fisherman's Wharf (1.4 km) to the Parliament Buildings (2 km) and the Inner Harbour. Mostly flat.25-30 minFree
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Ogden Point BreakwaterNext to the terminal: a barrier-free walkway about 760 m long to the lighthouse, past the Unity Wall mural by local First Nations artists.10 min each wayFree
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BC Transit routes 2 and 5From the Dallas Rd at Montreal St stop, about 200 m from the terminal, to downtown. Cash in CAD or US dollars, no change given.10-15 minCAD 3, day pass CAD 6
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Taxis and pedicabsTaxis wait at the terminal. Pedicabs and rickshaws go to the Inner Harbour and James Bay; agree the price before you set off.5-10 minMetered
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Butchart Gardens22 km north. Ship excursions and tour buses from the terminal, or BC Transit route 75 from Belleville St at Government St (50-60 min). Taxi about CAD 55.35-60 minSet by operator
Map of Victoria (British Columbia)
Cruise terminals
Inner Harbour (Visitor Centre, Wharf Street)
Climate
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Best months for a call
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Mild and dry summers: average temperatures of about 16 °C in July and August and 6 °C in January. Little rain falls from June to August; most falls from October to March. May to September are the best months.
Cruises from Victoria (British Columbia)
Carnival LegendCarnival · 7 nights · Call 20:00–23:59
Apr 20, 2027Apr 27, 2027May 4, 2027May 11, 2027May 18, 2027May 25, 2027Jun 1, 2027Jun 8, 2027Jun 15, 2027Jun 22, 2027Jun 29, 2027Jul 6, 2027Jul 13, 2027Jul 20, 2027Jul 27, 2027Aug 3, 2027Aug 10, 2027Aug 17, 2027Aug 24, 2027Aug 31, 2027Sep 7, 2027Sep 14, 2027
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EurodamHolland America · 7 nights · Call 20:00–23:59
Apr 24, 2027May 1, 2027May 8, 2027May 15, 2027May 22, 2027May 29, 2027Jun 5, 2027Jun 12, 2027Jun 19, 2027Jun 26, 2027Jul 3, 2027Jul 10, 2027Jul 17, 2027Jul 24, 2027Jul 31, 2027Aug 7, 2027Aug 14, 2027Aug 21, 2027Aug 28, 2027Sep 4, 2027Sep 11, 2027Sep 25, 2027
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Norwegian EncoreNorwegian Cruise Line · 7 nights · Call 20:00–23:59
Apr 25, 2027May 2, 2027May 9, 2027May 16, 2027May 23, 2027May 30, 2027Jun 6, 2027Jun 13, 2027Jun 20, 2027Jun 27, 2027Jul 4, 2027Jul 11, 2027Jul 18, 2027Jul 25, 2027Aug 1, 2027Aug 8, 2027Aug 15, 2027Aug 22, 2027Aug 29, 2027Sep 5, 2027Sep 12, 2027Sep 19, 2027Sep 26, 2027Oct 3, 2027Oct 10, 2027
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MSC PoesiaMSC Cruises · 7 nights · Call 20:00–23:58
Seattle· at sea ·KetchikanIcy Strait Point (Hoonah)Juneau· at sea ·Victoria (British Columbia)SeattleApr 26, 2027May 3, 2027May 10, 2027May 17, 2027May 24, 2027Jun 7, 2027Jun 14, 2027Jun 21, 2027Jun 28, 2027Jul 5, 2027Jul 12, 2027Jul 19, 2027Jul 26, 2027Aug 2, 2027Aug 16, 2027Aug 23, 2027Aug 30, 2027Sep 6, 2027Sep 13, 2027Sep 20, 2027
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Carnival SpiritCarnival · 7 nights · Call 20:00–23:59
Apr 29, 2027May 6, 2027May 13, 2027May 20, 2027May 27, 2027Jun 3, 2027Jun 10, 2027Jun 17, 2027Jun 24, 2027Jul 1, 2027Jul 8, 2027Jul 15, 2027Jul 22, 2027Jul 29, 2027Aug 5, 2027Aug 12, 2027Aug 19, 2027Aug 26, 2027Sep 2, 2027Sep 9, 2027
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Norwegian BlissNorwegian Cruise Line · 7 nights · Call 20:00–23:59
May 1, 2027May 8, 2027May 15, 2027May 22, 2027May 29, 2027Jun 5, 2027Jun 12, 2027Jun 19, 2027Jun 26, 2027Jul 3, 2027Jul 10, 2027Jul 17, 2027Jul 24, 2027Jul 31, 2027Aug 7, 2027Aug 14, 2027Aug 21, 2027Aug 28, 2027Sep 4, 2027Sep 11, 2027Sep 18, 2027Sep 25, 2027Oct 2, 2027Oct 9, 2027
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Royal PrincessPrincess Cruises · 7 nights · Call 21:00–23:59
May 1, 2027May 8, 2027May 15, 2027May 22, 2027May 29, 2027Jun 5, 2027Jun 12, 2027Jun 19, 2027Jun 26, 2027Jul 3, 2027Jul 10, 2027Jul 17, 2027Jul 24, 2027Jul 31, 2027Aug 7, 2027Aug 14, 2027Aug 21, 2027Aug 28, 2027Sep 4, 2027
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NoordamHolland America · 7 nights · Call 20:00–23:59
May 2, 2027May 9, 2027May 16, 2027May 23, 2027May 30, 2027Jul 4, 2027Jul 11, 2027Jul 18, 2027Jul 25, 2027Aug 1, 2027Aug 8, 2027Aug 15, 2027Sep 5, 2027
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Quantum of the SeasRoyal Caribbean · 7 nights · Call 17:00–22:00
May 3, 2027May 10, 2027May 17, 2027May 24, 2027May 31, 2027Jun 7, 2027Jun 14, 2027Jun 21, 2027Jun 28, 2027Jul 5, 2027Jul 12, 2027Jul 19, 2027Jul 26, 2027Aug 2, 2027Aug 9, 2027Aug 16, 2027Aug 23, 2027Aug 30, 2027Sep 6, 2027Sep 13, 2027Sep 20, 2027
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Voyager of the SeasRoyal Caribbean · 7 nights · Call 08:00–18:00
May 7, 2027May 14, 2027May 21, 2027May 28, 2027Jun 4, 2027Jun 11, 2027Jun 18, 2027Jun 25, 2027Jul 2, 2027Jul 9, 2027Jul 16, 2027Jul 23, 2027Jul 30, 2027Aug 6, 2027Aug 13, 2027Aug 20, 2027Aug 27, 2027Sep 3, 2027Sep 10, 2027Sep 17, 2027Sep 24, 2027
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Star PrincessPrincess Cruises · 7 nights · Call 19:00–23:59
May 9, 2027May 16, 2027May 23, 2027May 30, 2027Jun 6, 2027Jun 13, 2027Jun 20, 2027Jun 27, 2027Jul 4, 2027Jul 11, 2027Jul 18, 2027Jul 25, 2027Aug 1, 2027Aug 8, 2027Aug 15, 2027Aug 22, 2027Aug 29, 2027Sep 5, 2027Sep 12, 2027Sep 19, 2027
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Norwegian JoyNorwegian Cruise Line · 9 nights · Call 08:00–18:00
Seattle· at sea ·SitkaSkagway· at sea ·Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)Ketchikan· at sea ·Victoria (British Columbia)SeattleMay 19, 2027Jun 16, 2027
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Brilliant LadyVirgin Voyages · 7 nights · Call 10:00–18:00
May 20, 2027May 27, 2027Jun 3, 2027Jun 10, 2027Jun 17, 2027Jun 24, 2027Jul 1, 2027Jul 8, 2027Jul 15, 2027Jul 22, 2027Jul 29, 2027Aug 5, 2027
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Celebrity EdgeCelebrity Cruises · 7 nights · Call 17:30–23:59
May 21, 2027May 28, 2027Jun 4, 2027Jun 11, 2027Jun 18, 2027Jun 25, 2027Jul 2, 2027Jul 9, 2027Jul 16, 2027Jul 23, 2027Jul 30, 2027Aug 6, 2027Aug 13, 2027Aug 20, 2027Aug 27, 2027Sep 3, 2027Sep 10, 2027Sep 17, 2027
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Norwegian JoyNorwegian Cruise Line · 10 nights · Call 08:00–18:00
Seattle· at sea ·Sitka· at sea ·· at sea ·Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)JuneauKetchikan· at sea ·Victoria (British Columbia)SeattleMay 28, 2027
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MSC PoesiaMSC Cruises · 7 nights · Call 21:00–23:58
Seattle· at sea ·JuneauIcy Strait Point (Hoonah)· at sea ·KetchikanVictoria (British Columbia)SeattleMay 31, 2027Aug 9, 2027
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Norwegian JoyNorwegian Cruise Line · 9 nights · Call 17:00–23:59
Seattle· at sea ·KetchikanIcy Strait Point (Hoonah)SitkaSkagwayJuneau· at sea ·Victoria (British Columbia)SeattleJun 7, 2027
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RivieraOceania Cruises · 7 nights · Call 14:00–23:00
Seattle· at sea ·KetchikanIcy Strait Point (Hoonah)Sitka· at sea ·Victoria (British Columbia)SeattleJun 24, 2027Jul 1, 2027Jul 8, 2027Jul 15, 2027Jul 22, 2027Jul 29, 2027Aug 5, 2027
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Norwegian JoyNorwegian Cruise Line · 7 nights · Call 20:00–23:59
Seattle· at sea ·Juneau· at sea ·Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)KetchikanVictoria (British Columbia)SeattleJun 25, 2027Jul 9, 2027
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Norwegian JoyNorwegian Cruise Line · 7 nights · Call 20:00–23:59
Seattle· at sea ·Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)· at sea ·SitkaKetchikanVictoria (British Columbia)SeattleJul 2, 2027Jul 16, 2027Jul 23, 2027Jul 30, 2027Aug 13, 2027
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Norwegian JoyNorwegian Cruise Line · 7 nights · Call 20:00–23:59
Seattle· at sea ·Sitka· at sea ·Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)KetchikanVictoria (British Columbia)SeattleJul 23, 2027Aug 6, 2027
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Norwegian JoyNorwegian Cruise Line · 10 nights · Call 08:00–18:00
Seattle· at sea ·Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)· at sea ·SitkaJuneau· at sea ·Ketchikan· at sea ·Victoria (British Columbia)SeattleAug 20, 2027
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Brilliant LadyVirgin Voyages · 9 nights · Call 08:00–18:00
Seattle· at sea ·KetchikanIcy Strait Point (Hoonah)· at sea ·Sitka· at sea ·· at sea ·Victoria (British Columbia)SeattleAug 24, 2027
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Norwegian JoyNorwegian Cruise Line · 9 nights · Call 16:00–23:59
Seattle· at sea ·KetchikanSitkaSkagwayIcy Strait Point (Hoonah)Juneau· at sea ·Victoria (British Columbia)SeattleAug 30, 2027
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Carnival SpiritCarnival · 9 nights · Call 08:00–17:00
Seattle· at sea ·Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)JuneauSkagway· at sea ·Ketchikan· at sea ·Victoria (British Columbia)SeattleSep 16, 2027
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Norwegian JoyNorwegian Cruise Line · 10 nights · Call 08:00–18:00
Seattle· at sea ·SitkaSkagway· at sea ·JuneauIcy Strait Point (Hoonah)Ketchikan· at sea ·Victoria (British Columbia)SeattleSep 17, 2027
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Tips for your call
- Evening callsMost ships call in the afternoon or evening on their way back to Seattle and sail around midnight. Museums and the Parliament close earlier: check before you plan.
- Back to the shipThe last shuttle leaves downtown 1 h 15 min before the last ship sails, or at midnight. Walking back from the Inner Harbour takes about 30 minutes.
- ParliamentFree guided tours of about 40 minutes, no booking needed. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:30, closed weekends and holidays. Tour times change every week.
- Royal BC MuseumNext to the Parliament Buildings. Open daily 10:00 to 18:00. Adults CAD 32, youth 6-18 CAD 22, under 6 free. Allow 2 to 4 hours.
- Butchart GardensAdult entry varies by season: CAD 36.75 in October 2026, CAD 45.60 in May 2027. Gates close at 16:00 or 17:00 in spring and autumn, so check if you arrive late.
- Entry to CanadaPassengers clear Canadian border control at the pier. Visa-exempt travellers arriving by ship need no eTA, only a valid passport.
Accessibility
The cruise terminal lends wheelchairs (ask SSA Marine, the terminal operator) and the cruise shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible. The breakwater is barrier-free. The Parliament Buildings have an accessible entrance beside the front steps. Butchart Gardens marks a wheelchair route, but some paths are steep.
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