The Port of Vancouver is anticipating a record cruise season with the arrival of the Disney Wonder on March 11, marking the beginning of a busy period that will see a total of 329 cruise ships at the Canada Place terminal between March 11 and October 29, 2024.
The projection for the 2024 cruise season is expected to host approximately 1.27 million passengers passing through the Canada Place terminal, representing a 2 percent increase from the previous year.
Vancouver aims to establish itself as a premier homeport for the popular Alaska market, with the cruise industry being a vital component of the city’s tourism sector that benefits local businesses and jobs.
The success of Vancouver’s cruise industry is attributed to the collaboration among various partners, including cruise lines, terminal managers, unions, border services, and customs authorities. The season will feature inaugural calls from five cruise ships, enhancing the diversity and excitement of the upcoming cruise schedule.
