# Vancouver - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/vancouver For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Quintin Soloviev · [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skyline_of_Vancouver,_Canada.jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Alaska on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=alaska) - Description: A port city serving as a gateway for Alaska cruises - Port name: Vancouver - English name: Vancouver - Country: Canada - Latitude / longitude: 49.29, -123.11 A Canadian west coast harbor city and a major homeport for Alaska cruises. Its beautiful cityscape is framed by sea and mountains, with highlights including expansive Stanley Park, Gastown's historic steam clock, and the markets of Granville Island. It is a sophisticated multicultural city where nature and urban life blend. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: About 660,000 people within the city and about 2.5 million in the metropolitan area - Climate: Oceanic west coast climate. Summers are calm and comfortable, while winters are mild but rainy. - Language: English (some French) - Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD) - Best time to visit: May to September is best, matching the Alaska cruise season. ### Local food Fresh seafood (salmon, crab), sushi and Asian cuisine, poutine ### Sights - Stanley Park - Gastown Steam Clock - Granville Island Public Market - Capilano Suspension Bridge (outside the city) Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 7 °C / 45 °F | 3 °C / 38 °F | | Feb | 8 °C / 47 °F | 3 °C / 38 °F | | Mar | 11 °C / 51 °F | 5 °C / 40 °F | | Apr | 14 °C / 57 °F | 7 °C / 44 °F | | May | 18 °C / 64 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | | Jun | 20 °C / 68 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | | Jul | 23 °C / 73 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | | Aug | 23 °C / 73 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | | Sep | 19 °C / 67 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | | Oct | 14 °C / 57 °F | 9 °C / 47 °F | | Nov | 10 °C / 49 °F | 5 °C / 42 °F | | Dec | 7 °C / 45 °F | 3 °C / 38 °F | Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: VANCOUVER HARBOUR CS · about 1 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-03 Checked: 2026-10-03 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 186 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 500 ml | CA$3.00 | CAD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | CA$5.50 | CAD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | CA$21.00 | CAD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | CA$8.13 | CAD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | CA$8.17 | CAD | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 Prices in Vancouver. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)) Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: YVR - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): 30–40 min - Ease of access: A — Direct flight (Estimated) About 12 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/koningsdam-7n-vancouver) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: Koningsdam - Cruise line: Holland America Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver - Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Juneau › +3 › Vancouver - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $1,029.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/zaandam-7n-vancouver) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: Zaandam - Cruise line: Holland America Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver - Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Juneau › +3 › Vancouver - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $909.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/nieuw-amsterdam-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam - Cruise line: Holland America Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Whittier (Anchorage) - Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Ketchikan › +4 › Whittier (Anchorage) - Cruise type: One way / 8 - Amount: From $819.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-iii-11n-vancouver) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: EXPLORA III - Cruise line: Explora Journeys - Duration: 11 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver - Port: Vancouver › Alert Bay › Prince Rupert › +6 › Vancouver - Cruise type: Round trip / 10 - Amount: From $7,760.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Highest Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/anthem-of-the-seas-7n-vancouver-to-seward) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: Anthem of the Seas - Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Seward - Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Sitka › +3 › Seward - Cruise type: One way / 7 - Amount: From $659.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/disney-magic-7n-vancouver) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: Disney Magic - Cruise line: Disney Cruise Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver - Port: Vancouver › Ketchikan › Icy Strait Point › +3 › Vancouver - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $1,725.50 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [10-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-venus-10n-vancouver-to-seward) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: Viking Venus - Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises - Duration: 10 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Seward - Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Ketchikan › +7 › Seward - Cruise type: One way / 11 - Amount: From $8,399.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Highest Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/discovery-princess-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May 2027 – Aug 2028 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08 - Itinerary: 2 itineraries - Ship: Discovery Princess - Cruise line: Princess Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Whittier (Anchorage) - Port: Vancouver › Ketchikan › Juneau › +3 › Whittier (Anchorage) - Cruise type: One way / 7 - Amount: From ¥98,421 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-10-05 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/crown-princess-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Aug 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08 - Ship: Crown Princess - Cruise line: Princess Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Whittier (Anchorage) - Port: Vancouver › Ketchikan › Juneau › Skagway › Whittier (Anchorage) - Cruise type: One way / 5 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Higher Checked: 2026-10-05 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/crown-princess-7n-vancouver) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-09 - Ship: Crown Princess - Cruise line: Princess Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver - Port: Vancouver › Juneau › Skagway › +2 › Vancouver - Cruise type: Round trip / 6 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Higher Checked: 2026-10-05 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-princess-7n-seattle-to-vancouver) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-09 - Ship: Star Princess - Cruise line: Princess Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Seattle → Vancouver - Port: Seattle › Ketchikan › Juneau › Skagway › Vancouver - Cruise type: One way / 5 - Amount: From £648.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-10-05 ### [21-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-venus-21n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-vancouver) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: May 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05 - Ship: Viking Venus - Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises - Duration: 21 nights - Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Vancouver - Port: Yokohama › Otaru › Kodiak › +5 › Vancouver - Cruise type: One way / 9 - Amount: From $12,599.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Highest Checked: 2026-10-09 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Place) - [portvancouver.com](https://www.portvancouver.com/cruise/) - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver) - [destinationvancouver.com](https://www.destinationvancouver.com/) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skyline_of_Vancouver,_Canada.jpg) - [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Alaska on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=alaska) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/koningsdam-7n-vancouver) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/zaandam-7n-vancouver) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/nieuw-amsterdam-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage) - [11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-iii-11n-vancouver) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/anthem-of-the-seas-7n-vancouver-to-seward) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/disney-magic-7n-vancouver) - [10-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-venus-10n-vancouver-to-seward) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/discovery-princess-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/crown-princess-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/crown-princess-7n-vancouver) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-princess-7n-seattle-to-vancouver) - [21-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-venus-21n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-vancouver) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Place - secondary: portvancouver.com — https://www.portvancouver.com/cruise/ - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver - secondary: destinationvancouver.com — https://www.destinationvancouver.com/ Source: Wikipedia “[Canada Place](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Place)”, “[Vancouver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))