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Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert · Canada · View on map

A port city on the northern coast of British Columbia, visited by Alaska-bound cruises. Its attractions include Tsimshian Indigenous culture, rich rainforests, and wildlife, while its west-coast oceanic climate brings exceptionally heavy rainfall.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Prince Rupert · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 12,000 people

Population

Humid oceanic west coast climate. Rainfall is very heavy year-round.

Climate

English

Language

Canadian dollar (CAD)

Currency

June to August (relatively many sunny days)

Best time to visit

Local food

Salmon dishesDungeness crabhalibut dishesFirst Nations cuisine

Sights

Museum of Northern British ColumbiaCow Bay districtNorth Pacific Cannery National Historic Site (Port Edward)Bear and whale watching toursWalking around town

Monthly average high / low temperatures

6°

2°Jan

6°

2°Feb

7°

3°Mar

9°

5°Apr

11°

7°May

13°

10°Jun

15°

11°Jul

15°

12°Aug

14°

10°Sep

11°

8°Oct

8°

5°Nov

7°

3°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HOLLAND ROCK · about 15.6 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)155 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

CA$1.49

Water 500 ml

CA$5.50

Coffee

CA$22.00

Inexpensive meal

CA$7.00

Local beer

CA$8.17

Big Mac

Prices in Prince Rupert. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

YPR

Prince Rupert Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 8.5 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

EXPLORA III/ Explora Journeys

Vancouver›Alert Bay›Prince Rupert›+6›Vancouver

Indicative fare

From $7,760.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

11 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 10, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay 2027 – Aug 2028

10-Night Alaska Cruise from San Francisco

3 itineraries

Ruby Princess/ Princess Cruises

San Francisco›Ketchikan›Juneau›+3›San Francisco

Indicative fare

From £977.00

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

10 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 5, 2026

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

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Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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