Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia Port Q&A
16 Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia traveler questions & answers
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Q: is it hard to get a cab from airport to hotel n hotel to port, and about what was average price.
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A: Yesterday we took an Uber from the airport to our hotel in downtown Vancouver. We have a 25% tip to our driver. The total cost was $59 USD and was extremely easy.
Answered by calestultz on September 6, 2024
A: A cab downtown from the airport is probably between 35 and $40 depending on traffic. If you’re able to the skytrain at the airport goes all the way downtown for a couple of dollars very affordable and quick. Vancouver also has Uber and Lyft, which ar... e also both affordable.See More
Answered by Kmoldowan on September 5, 2024
A: Highly recommend the skytrain. So simple, clean and a very short walk from the station to the cruise terminal. It is hectic at the cruise terminal on both embarkation and disembarking days and you will waste time in the cab trying to negotiate the tr... affic.See More
Answered by RelleCruz on September 12, 2024
A: There are lots of Ubers here. We took the skytrain between the airport and downtown. It was super cheap. There's a station right across the street from the port which was amazingly convenient.
Answered by karman16 on September 10, 2024
A: Easy to get a cab. Right outside when you exit. I think we paid about $50 with tip included
Answered by karlgrgurich on September 6, 2024
A: Check to see if your hotel has an airport shuttle.
Answered by grayghost on September 6, 2024
Q: Best reasonably priced hotel or Airbnb anywhere between airport & cruise port for 9 adults for one night prior to cruise? Nothing fancy; just clean & safe place will do.
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A: did you go on the Airbnb website and look?
Answered by indiandan on July 18, 2024
A: Blue Horizon on Robson St. Nice rooms plus indoor pool & hot tub. Robson street is a foody’s paradise with many different ethnic restaurants within walking distance.
Answered by dinsko on July 18, 2024
A: We use the Blue Horizon too. Can walk to the waterfront from there. And yes…Great area
Answered by karlgrgurich on July 20, 2024
Q: I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a relatively inexpensive camera that takes great pictures far away, but can also get wet if some reason that happens on an excursion?
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A: Depending on your budget, the OM System/Olympus TG-7 is a pretty rugged camera, and that's around 500 bucks. Ricoh has the WG series cameras which are also in the rugged category and those run around a few hundred. I believe Kodak and Minolta also ha... ve some waterproof/resistant cameras as well. Kinda depends on your budget and what you really need out of the camera.See More
Answered by PNWDenny on July 12, 2024
A: A relatively inexpensive camera depends on your budget lol we have a GoPro which has been amazing for our trips but they can be pricey depending on the model ($200-$450). Theres a bunch of generic models much cheaper on Amazon for if you wanna go tha... t route.See More
Answered by livlifenoregret on July 11, 2024
A: I purchased a Nikon coolpix camera. it was about $300 a few years ago. Used in galapagos underwater for video and stills. It is a great, sturdy and durable camera.
Answered by nclcruzr on July 11, 2024
Q: We’ll be driving from Washington State to Vancouver BC for our Alaskan cruise next summer and plan to arrive the day before. Are there hotels close to Canada Place that will allow cruise parking and shuttle us to the pier? I can’t walk very far all at once so mobility is an issue. I’ve been told about Pan Pacific but it’s too expensive for us. Any moderately priced hotels in the area or would it be better to stay somewhere just past the border then drive to the port and park there in the morning? TIA
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A: The Auberge Vancouver is 1 block from the cruise port, a bellhop can take your luggage over for you. They have parking for $45 cad /day.
Answered by seawind322 on July 11, 2024
A: @spnyder, did you look at long term parking at the airport?
Answered by dkantouth on July 8, 2024
A: The most reasonable hotel I found was a Days Inn near Canada place. It is clean and the staff is good. However, the elevator is tiny and window looked out on a concrete wall. Avoid rooms next to ice machine (end in 15) as it is very noisy. I took a... Lyft to the pier.See More
Answered by passportready on July 8, 2024
A: If you plan to park at the port you should make reservations ahead of time. I have a reservation. It was about $1000 Canadian dollars which translated to over$700 US dollars. I looked into park and cruise options and I think they are limited to 14 da... ys. I'm on a 17 day cruise.See More
Answered by spnyder on July 8, 2024
A: long term parking at airport $162 US for 10 days.skytrain to port area.
Answered by sunseekermama on July 9, 2024
A: Even if you use Skytrain, you still have to walk to the port, about a block or two. Pan Pacific hotel makes most sense as it’s right at Canada Place. You are downtown in a large city, no hotels have shuttles to the port. Just take a taxi or Uber.
Answered by deboftheseas on July 9, 2024
Q: We are doing two Alaska cruises this July. The first cruise on Holland América (Nieuw Amsterdam) docks on July 14, 2024 in Vancouver. That same day we disembark, we jump ship over to Royal Caribbean’ Brilliance of the Seas, also departing July 14. Are there services or assistance in getting from one ship to another?
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A: the terminal is not that large, only issue might be where porters are for your luggage drop off. but you got customs go to the main bottom floor anyways, so most likely will find them not far away. but as for ships 2 dock on the west side one on the... east side of the building. but yea nothing large, just possibly annoying going down to go back upSee More
Answered by IamMoS on May 17, 2024
A: We’ve only disembarked from a ship in Vancouver twice but from what I understand there is only one cruise terminal there (Canada Place) so if you’re getting off one ship and getting on another you’ll most likely only be walking across the terminal.
Answered by livlifenoregret on May 17, 2024
Q: We will be flying into Vancouver the night before our cruise. what is the best mode of transportation from the airport down to Canada Place?
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A: Like it was said, the Skytrain is very easy and the least expensive, unless your hotel has a shuttle. Just get on the Canada Line and get off at the Waterfront. Station. Then it is a five minute walk to the Sails.
Answered by kc7klz on January 8, 2024
A: Skytrain has less hassles (no traffic) and can get you to the city pretty quickly. Enjoy your visit, stay away from East Hastings and Davie Street. Granville Island market is a great place to visit for cool shops, micro breweries and some fresh Pacif... ic seafood. I'd also recommend a walk along the Stanley Park Seawall and time permitting, a trip up to UBC and visit the museum of anthropology.See More
Answered by ASYoung on January 9, 2024
A: Train right at the airport to across the street from Canada Place.
Answered by esrescuer on January 14, 2024
A: Our preference is a cab. Drops is off right at our hotel. So much easier when dealing with luggage
Answered by karlgrgurich on January 14, 2024
A: We rode the public train from the airport to our hotel which was a few blocks from the cruise pier. It was inexpensive, clean and safe. Vancouver is a beautiful city and I wish we had more time to enjoy it!
Answered by SnappyDebb on January 13, 2024
Q: Anyone know of day use accommodations in Vancouver that are reasonably priced ? We have a late night flight the day of disembarking and would like a room to store luggage and perhaps let little one take a nap ☺️ Nothing fancy - just want clean and located near places of interest to spend the day. Thanks so much for suggestions!
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A: Check out the Panda Pod Hotel in Richmond BC. It is about a 5 minute walk from the Brighouse Skytrain station.
Answered by kc7klz on January 7, 2024
A: we usually stay at the Hampton inn Richmond. it's a stones throw from the sky train and between the airport and downtown Vancouver. also cheaper than downtown Vancouver hotels. just my opinion
Answered by ASYoung on January 8, 2024
A: I am following this as we have a late night out of Vancouver as well. What cruise are you on? We are on the spirit Hawai’i and Alaska cruise
Answered by Gammi6 on January 7, 2024
Q: I have a late domestic flight arriving at 1h30 am at Vancouver airport: anyone knows if it is faisible to stay in the airport until the morning? No need for lounge or whatever, just don’t want to be thrown out!
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A: shouldn't be a problem to stay in the airport, especially if you move around.
Answered by RedDawn55 on July 31, 2023
A: There is a Fairmont hotel right at the airport
Answered by cathcruisers on July 30, 2023
A: You won’t be thrown out. No need to worry. Just not much open over the early morning hours past midnight.
Answered by Kmoldowan on July 31, 2023
Q: Isike to see excursions on July 29, the day before my cruise leaves. Is there a way to book for the day before?
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A: It sounds like you are looking to book an excursion prior to your boarding your ship for the cruise, correct? In which case, I would recommend looking through an independent site like Viator or Expedia. You won't be able to book anything through the... cruise line for a date before your cruise actually starts (unless you are doing a cruise and land package).See More
Answered by LisaKitty on July 20, 2023
Q: Hi all.Will be in Vancouver for a few hours In September our booked excursion just got cancelled recently.Any one know of any good cheap options to see Granville Island , Stanley Park and possibly Capilano suspension bridge . Only have approximately 4 hours and all the tours are too long for us to catch our flight back to the US.
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A: I live in Vancouver. One of my favourite things to do, and what I recommend for you, is hop off the ship, get a taxi to Granville island, hop on the little SeaBus ($5) and it takes you on a tour and stops off at the sea wall just outside of Stanley p... ark in English Bay, where you can get off and do up to a 10k walk all around the sea wall. Bridges restaurant on Granville Island has. Lovely patio and decent food. The other option is to rent a car. I’d drive to Granville Island, have fresh fish and chips at Go, then drive around Stanley Park. You can even pop across the Lion’s Gate bridge to go to the Capilano Suspension bridge (or my favourite locals version, Lynn Canyon Suspension bridge. Another option is drive to Grouse Mountain and take the gondola up for expansive views of Vancouver. If you don’t want to drive to the north shore, you could do Granville Island + Queen Elizabeth park, which is a local favourite and has some of the best views of downtown Vancouver with the Mountains.See More
Answered by seanacmills on July 7, 2023
A: That is not enough time to see Capilano Suspension Bridge. Traffic could make it take too long. Stanley Park is near the port. You can see it from there. Not sure how much luggage you will have. You could Uber to Granville Island.
Answered by Cherita52 on July 8, 2023
A: Have a walk to Gastown to see the steam clock. Not far from cruise port.
Answered by 19cassie68 on July 3, 2023
A: 4 hours is not enough to see those options. if you are in downtown . you may as well spending time at Canada's place where the cruise ship docks. lovely harbour and walking to waterfront areas: takin cab go Stanley park is feasible option
Answered by Total2019 on July 3, 2023
A: It’s worth it to fly into Vancouver a day or two early if possible. Lovely city. Stanley park is right there on the water front. We took a cab there and walked the park. Only a short distance to the little ferry serving Granville Island. Enjoyed both... .See More
Answered by FlaBubba on June 28, 2023
Q: Hi is there any convenience stores close to Canada place terminal to pick up any last minute items , we may need prior to embarkation
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A: There is a CVS type pharmacy ( which we visited a couple of times pre- cruise)store in the bottom level of pan pacific hotel. Walk down a flight of steps in the hotel and there are ships a fast food places
Answered by Cruiseylady on May 8, 2023
A: There is tons of stores, food, etc. in walking distance to the terminal plaza.
Answered by esrescuer on May 6, 2023
A: There’s a shopping centre very close to port
Answered by 19cassie68 on May 6, 2023
A: There are stores at Canada place and others one to 3 short blocks try copy this link. https://m.yelp.com/search?cflt=convenience&find_loc=201-999+Canada+Place%2C+Vancouver%2C+BC
Answered by JRocksTrishA on May 6, 2023
Q: What is the best way to get from Seattle to Vancouver.We are flying into Seattle the day before our departure out of Vancouver. thanks
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A: Amtrak train is a popular choice for sight seeing + comfort. It only runs twice a day so the times might not work. Check out Bus Bud to see all the ground travel options (bus and train). You can also fly, just avoid any flights to Abbotsford. Only fl... y to YVR (and take the Canada Line train to downtown for about $8) or a float plane to Vancouver Harbour.See More
Answered by mikevan1 on February 7, 2023
A: Flixbus does Seattle to Vancouver a few times a day at a reasonable price. The last stop is near the cruise terminal.
Answered by cruisingem on February 8, 2023
A: Check out Amtrak pretty reasonable prices and beautiful scenery!
Answered by moonmama on February 9, 2023
A: Continued… (which can be quite slow the last few kilometres of travel)
Answered by HandyGuy on February 10, 2023
A: We have flown both ways. Short hop from Seatac but lots of waiting for transportation on either end. You may wish to consider hotel and ship transfer options as YVR to Canada Place (port) means going through downtown Vancouver (which can be quite slo... w the lasSee More
Answered by HandyGuy on February 10, 2023
A: Like he said. I've done both in reverse
Answered by snowbirdcruzer on February 7, 2023
Q: Has anyone used Doc Go for a pre cruise COVID test? We depart on 3rd Aug Grand Princess and it's still not available for bookings?is there anywhere else you can recommend
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A: I read that people go to CVM Medical at Canada Place. You can book your appointment on line. That’s what we’ll do for our September sailing.
Answered by AdventurousFran on July 30, 2022
A: we have at appointment at shoppers drug mart 1200 West Pender.
Answered by JSM4VR on July 29, 2022
A: We are booked at covidtravelvancouver.ca. There they list locations where you can get tested. Hope that helps
Answered by otakar1 on July 28, 2022
A: You could take a proctored Antigen test with you. Assuming you are from the US BinaxNow, iHealth and others have approved tests. Antigen test can be done up to 2 days before and it doesn't matter on timing. While molecular test are restricted to 7... 2 hours prior to boarding. The test you take must be approved by your country or Canada.See More
Answered by dkantouth on July 28, 2022
A: It's the Doc Go terminal testing I'm asking about
Answered by lepardcub on July 28, 2022
Q: What is name and location of departure port. Is the re a list of recommended hotels in that area?
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A: We just back and stayed at the Auberge. it's a block away from The terminal and you can see the ships from there. Highly recommend this hotel. Canada Place is the name
Answered by seawind322 on May 15, 2022
A: Someone on our cruise said she went to the wrong terminal and was lucky to get to the right one. Do check with the cruise line.
Answered by deepseas on May 24, 2022
A: We stayed at the Pinnacle Harbourfront at the beginning of May, not the Marriott Pinnacle. We got a deal on Hopper for under $200/night but summer season may be more.
Answered by deepseas on May 24, 2022
A: Only one cruise ship terminal, it’s called Canada Place. There are tons of hotels right near there, depends on your budget. The Fairmont is right there but $$$. The Pinnacle is close, decent and less $$.
Answered by kateybell on May 17, 2022
A: not sure what your budget is but you might want to check out YWCA hotel. very,very clean . it's been remodeled and a new tower has been built all in the last two years. the best part is it's inexpensive.
Answered by pensnr1fan on May 16, 2022
A: The Sutton Place is very nice about 5 blocks to cruise terminal, downhill.20 to30 minutes from airport depending on traffic
Answered by JJcroozer on May 15, 2022
A: We stay at Blue Horizon. Can walk to Canada place from there, but we take a cab the day we board the ship due to the luggage.
Answered by karlgrgurich on April 13, 2022
A: We're staying at the Auberge Vancouver. It's about .1 mile from Canada Place and you can have the bell staff haul your luggage over when you sail. We got a great deal there by calling the property directly.
Answered by Don9992 on April 13, 2022
A: We stay at the Blue Horizon. Can walk to Canada place from there…but when we go to the ship, we take a cab due to the luggage.
Answered by karlgrgurich on April 13, 2022
A: downtown Vancouver is awesome, lots of lodging within walking distance of the pier. I've stayed at the marriott, and it was great. also, for breakfast, find a place called moonpennies. AMAZING eggs Benedict
Answered by benn3393 on March 30, 2022
A: We stayed at “Lowes”. Very well maintained facility. Walking distance to downtown shopping. Cab ride to cruise port due to luggage. Recommend.
Answered by jec115 on April 15, 2022
A: We stay at Blue Horizon on Robison. Can walk to the waterfront, but we take a cab on cruise day due to luggage. Also need to take a cab from the airport. Nice spot tho…reasonably priced.
Answered by karlgrgurich on April 15, 2022
Q: In May will be flying to Vancouver to do back to back on the radiance of the sea. My question is; is there somewhere to get a Covid test in Vancouver? or does Royal Caribbean give Covid test at the port? Where can I find out this question?
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