The Port of Vancouver said that July and August are on track to be the busiest months ever for the Canada Place cruise terminal.
A record-breaking 290,000 passengers are expected to pass through Canada Place in July, the most ever for a single month, with similar passenger numbers anticipated in August.
“The Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver continues to demonstrate its importance as a vital driver for Canadian tourism year-over-year,” said Chance McKee, senior account representative at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.
“The continued success of Vancouver’s cruise sector reflects strong collaboration and shared local commitment to ensuring Vancouver remains one of the best and most sustainably managed cruise ports in North America,” added McKee.
The port said in a press release that Vancouver is also increasingly becoming an added destination on many cruise passengers’ travel itineraries, with more than three-quarters of travelers spending time locally before or after their cruise (up from 70 percent in 2023), according to the 2025 Cruise Passenger Survey by the Pacific Rim Cruise Association.
The growing popularity of the Alaska cruise market has helped Vancouver cruise to thrive in recent years.
In 2026, there will be an estimated 1.4 million passenger visits and 360 cruise ship calls, a 30 percent increase in passenger volumes compared to 2019.
“As we reach the heart of summer cruise season, we’re once again reminded of what makes sailing from Vancouver so special,” said Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line. “We’re proud to introduce guests to the wonders of Alaska, Hawaii, the South Pacific, Asia and beyond, all from Canada Place.”
“Vancouver plays an important role in Seabourn’s Alaska season, and we’re pleased to have Seabourn Encore sailing from this beautiful city for the first time this year,” said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn.
“Princess Cruises will deliver its largest Alaska season ever in 2026, with seven ships visiting Vancouver, including our newest ship, the Star Princess,” said Gus Antorcha, president of Princess Cruises. “Whether guests begin or end their journey in Vancouver, they’ll have access to unforgettable Alaska experiences.”
