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Victoria BC Cruise Port — Live Ships & Schedule
Victoria BC
Canada
Live port activity
No tracked cruise ships are in Victoria BC right now.
Actual as of
Port schedule
(today)
- Carnival Spirit, Carnival Cruise Line — arrives 08:00 — departs 23:59
No ships due in port.
- Emerald Princess, Princess Cruises — arrives 07:00 — departs 16:30
- Carnival Miracle, Carnival Cruise Line — arrives 20:00 — departs 23:59
Port details
- Country
- Canada
- Coordinates
- 48.417, -123.387
- LOCODE
- CAVIC
About Victoria BC
Victoria Harbour sits on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, serving as Canada's Pacific Coast capital. The port has welcomed cruise ships since 1978 and stands as one of the busiest destinations during the Alaska cruise season, hosting hundreds of vessels and countless passengers between April and October each year. It functions primarily as a popular port of call on longer voyages rather than a turnaround port.
Cruises dock at the Ogden Point Terminal, situated roughly one and a half miles from downtown, where two deepwater cruise piers accommodate up to three large ships simultaneously. Travelers can easily reach the city center via a twenty to thirty-minute walk along the scenic David Foster Harbour Pathway or take advantage of local shuttle and taxi services right outside the terminal gates.
Named after Queen Victoria, the city ranks among the oldest settlements in the Pacific Northwest, with European establishment dating back to 1843. The region's rich heritage is anchored by two iconic landmarks: the grand Parliament Buildings, completed in 1897, and the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel, opened in 1908. Long before British settlement, Coast Salish First Nations communities thrived throughout the region, leaving deep cultural roots that remain integral to the area's identity.
The Inner Harbour serves as the vibrant heart of the waterfront, framed by historic architecture, floatplane docks, and bustling pedestrian promenades. Nearby sits Victoria's Chinatown, recognized as the second oldest in North America. Beyond downtown, world-renowned attractions include the sprawling Butchart Gardens and the comprehensive Royal BC Museum.
The city enjoys a temperate maritime climate featuring mild winters and pleasantly warm summers. The unique combination of historic British charm, gorgeous public gardens, and dramatic Pacific scenery makes Victoria an unforgettable stop on coastal itineraries.
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