Victoria, British Columbia Port Q&A
13 Victoria, British Columbia traveler questions & answers
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Answer QuestionA: yes you need a Canadian ETA if flying into Vancouver
Answered by helen247phil on August 20, 2023
A: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/visit/visas.asp will tell you what you need.
Answered by RetiredRay on August 20, 2023
Q: We will be stopping at Victoria Mid September and will have from 1 My questions-1) Will the gardens be worth seeing that late in the year and in the evening?2) Would you book a tour or just walk around downtown.
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A: The ship is normally in Victoria around 4 -6 hours…so not enough time to truly enjoy without the stressors of getting back to the ship on time…there are some tours that will pick you up and drop you off outside the security perimeter …the horse drawn... carriage is nice…so is the Orca watching trip…there are shuttles going back and forth between down town and the ship…and. A nice leisurely walk is nice…but do keep an eye on the time…you do not want the cat calls given to pier runners…or worse yet ….seeing the rear of your ship as it sails into the sunsetSee More
Answered by romantikcruiser on August 10, 2023
A: No, it is not worth it. Victoria is beautiful. If I could do it over I would not get off in the evening. Daytime yes!
Answered by Jojojaka on August 10, 2023
A: On question #2 there are harbour tours for $40 a person. Located across the street on the waterfront across the street from the Empress Hotel. They are very informative and the scenery is great. Visit Victoria Harbour Tours for more info.
Answered by rppandtlc on August 10, 2023
A: We've been many times in September and it's well worth it. We'll be there in October this time. Have a great trip.
Answered by KristinaBradU on August 10, 2023
A: I did the gardens in September and it was great , the wheather was fantastic
Answered by changotango on August 10, 2023
Q: Has anyone done Butchart Gardens in the evening? Our port time is 7pm-12 midnight is that enough time to see it and are they even open then?
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A: their summer hours, from Wednesday to Sunday, they are open until 10:00pm.
Answered by ASYoung on April 10, 2023
A: If you are there on a day when the gardens are open until 10pm, you will realistically get a maximum of 2 hours to explore. Maybe less time, depending how long it takes for the ship to clear customs at the port. On a positive note, it stays light unt... il almost 10pm in July in Victoria, so you would still be able to see everything.See More
Answered by LisaKitty on April 10, 2023
A: I don’t think that it is worthwhile…considering the time it takes to leave the ship and commute both ways…it would be the similar to trying to enjoy a visit to Disneyland in 3 hours
Answered by romantikcruiser on April 12, 2023
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Q: Butchart Gardens excursion on NCL is almost $150 per person, that seems really steep... on the city bus it's about 45 minutes each way, are there tour folks on shore that offer rides there and back? Are Lyft or Uber available in Victoria?
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A: I’ve gone to the gardens twice and they are so worth it. Due to the distance I would do it thru cruise. The gardens are nothing like I had ever seen. Well worth the money!
Answered by tkself on April 6, 2023
A: it's a 37 minute commute (each way) from the cruise port to the Gardens, cab rates will run $45 to $55 one way. Check Viator, you might save a buck or two
Answered by ASYoung on April 2, 2023
A: That is pretty steep. Does it include the afternoon tea?
Answered by jallaway on April 1, 2023
A: Yeah, that's a really expensive coach bus ride! Tickets are around $40 (Canadian, not US) if purchased through the website. I can't imagine a taxi would cost $110 each way. So you're definitely better off financially booking on your own.Also, I highl... y recommend the high tea at Butchard, if you have time. As I recall, it was around $55 or so. Totally worth it!See More
Answered by LisaKitty on June 19, 2023
A: it's worth it! one of the most incredible places I've ever been!
Answered by kdlady on June 17, 2023
A: I believe you can buy tickets at the gardens and I want to say it was around $85pp
Answered by Tfny on June 19, 2023
Q: Do Americans require Passports for cruises stopping in Canada? Yes. Never take advice from people in this group as for as many’s no responses you’ll get as many yes responses. Check with the entry requirements of the country you are visiting for accurate information. You can be denied boarding on day one, they don’t have to refund your money. Most cruise line agents don’t have answers to these questions either. Get it from the country’s website. Don’t ruin your vacation cuz Joe Blow said you don’t need one.
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A: Carnival sent out a letter recently to those with upcoming paid cruises stating the new rules. How long this rule will be in effect will remain to be seen. I’m not going to repeat what it said but go straight to carnival to get the latest.
Answered by taacman on February 25, 2023
A: You require a passport to board the ship if you are stopping in Canada, you will be denied boarding without one and lose your money as well. It has no bearing on whether or not you choose to get off or not. Americans require Passports to enter Canada... , unless you are driving and have an enhanced drivers licence, the same as we Canadians require a passport to enter you country.See More
Answered by deboftheseas on February 24, 2023
A: it appears her cruise begins and ends in Seattle. just to make sure. isnt the following correct? Closed-loop cruises from U.S. ports that visit Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico are part of an international agreement that allows U.S. citiz... ens to cruise without a passportSee More
Answered by jallaway on February 24, 2023
A: cruises that start and end in the U.S. (with the exception of a listed few) authorized copy of a birth certificate and enhanced id will do. passport is recommended because a passport would be needed if you unexpectedly have to fly out from Canada.
Answered by PVPHS97 on February 28, 2023
A: I dont even think you can get on the ship without a passport .....
Answered by shipbarnicle on February 24, 2023
A: you'd be best to contact the cruise line directly to ensure you have the proper documents. Royals' web site specifically says "no refunds if you arrive without the required documentation" IMHO, if they say documentation isn't required, GET THAT IN WR... ITING, and have it with you when you check in. It's better to expect the worst and be prepared than to be out thousands of $$See More
Answered by ASYoung on February 24, 2023
A: To add to my answer, I was on Carnival Splendor. We are working on getting our passports though for other reasons. But you can have a enchaned license, I didn't get off the ship in Victoria.
Answered by Shewhofallsalot on February 25, 2023
Q: Looking for a place to get Alaskan King Crab at a restaurant open till 10pm. any recommendations
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A: We are at Tracy’s crab shack. Omg they were so fresh and clean tasting. Located at the Juneau right at the port. Big red building.
Answered by sherrymaavich on January 31, 2023
A: I've only had Fish n Chips in Victoria; but do know that if a place is advertising Alaskan King Crab, it's either not Alaskan or frozen (probably both). The U.S. King Crab season was cancelled this year.
Answered by jallaway on January 29, 2023
Q: Does anyone know why excursions are no longer available to book for Victoria, BC? We were planning to book the Private Full-day Ultimate Experience, but now there are none at all to choose from. 🥺
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A: At the moment Canada has become awkward with tourist…but no great consistency…some things allowed…others not…but the Canadian Govt seems to change requirements as new strains of COVID rise and fall
Answered by romantikcruiser on April 18, 2022
A: We're scheduled to go on the excursion to Victoria. Haven't seen anything. guess I better look.
Answered by AnnBingham on April 24, 2022
A: I don’t know what cruise line you are using, but on Royal Caribbean there are a number of excursions available. Maybe google Victoria excursions?
Answered by SkipT on April 20, 2022
A: I don't know what ship you're on, but Eurodam changed their docking time in Victoria from 6 pm, to 8 pm, we had to cancel our excursion. and the 2 they had left were sold out
Answered by dvc5799 on April 24, 2022
A: It's Canada. for a long time everything was cut off. They are starting to let ships port again.We do have a few excursions available for our June cruise
Answered by mary0909 on April 21, 2022
Q: we have an evening port call in Victoria, 5pm-10pm. any suggestions on how to spend that time?
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A: We are doing an excursion to the Buchart Gardens.
Answered by WeAreGaryandVee on March 18, 2022
A: pedicab. well worth the time and we'll worth the money
Answered by Ann9515 on March 18, 2022
A: Head down to Government Street, lots of bars and restaurants!
Answered by packabacka on March 18, 2022
A: you can catch a local bus to outside the cruise terminal that will take you to downtown Victoria. There you can see the Fairmont hotel and walk around the harbor. We went to Chinatown for dinner and after the harbor walk caught a bus back to the te... rminal (Alaska cruise in Aug 2019).See More
Answered by jfbrown38 on March 19, 2022
A: Victoria is a fun little cosmopolitan city! Feels like a very quick visit to mini-London. Get out, grab a taxi or Uber, and head into town for dinner. That’s basically all there’s time for but we find it’s worth it. The pier is not in town, it’s abou... t a 25 minute walk into town. Nice walk, nice town. Love Victoria!See More
Answered by alexisjulian on March 16, 2022
A: This is a great question. Our port time is 7p-11pm. We decided to do a horse and carriage tour for an hour and then going to just walk around the town.
Answered by andkeith on March 16, 2022
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