Enjoy the ultimate immersion into the must-see attractions in and around Vancouver, including historical Gastown, soaring Capilano Suspension Bridge and natural wonders such as Queen Elizabeth Park.
DAY 1
After flying into Vancouver, you will transfer to your hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The official check-in is at 4:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms ready before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. The remainder of the day is at your leisure, allowing you plenty of time to settle in and relax. Meals are on your own, and there are plenty of restaurants in the hotel and within easy walking distance.
DAY 2
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then set out for a full-day tour of Vancouver and the area. Your morning Vancouver sightseeing tour will take you to Canada Place and the waterfront with a stop at the Olympic Flame Monument. Built for the 2010 Winter Games, the cauldron stands in Jack Poole Plaza.
Next, you will explore North America’s second largest Chinatown. Stops along the way include Dr. Sun-Yat-Sen-Park and historic Gastown, a district of restored 19th-century buildings and atmospheric cobblestone streets. One of the more interesting landmarks in Gastown is the Steam Clock. Other attractions in nearby Stanley Park include the totem pole display at Brockton Point.
You will then cross the Lions Gate Bridge for lunch at a local North Shore restaurant. Following lunch, you will visit Capilano Suspension bridge, which stretches 450 feet across and 230 feet above the Capilano River. It offers breathtaking views, as does the Cliffwalk, a cantilevered walkway that clings to the granite cliff high above Capilano Canyon. For added excitement, there is Treetops Adventure, a series of seven suspension bridges through the evergreens.
Next, you will visit Grouse Mountain, which the first hikers to reach the summit named in 1894. As you journey up the mountainside on the Skyride, you will be treated to extraordinary views of Vancouver, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf Islands beyond. While here, you might experience the Theatre in the Sky presentations, visit the Bear Refuge, watch the lumberjack show and birds of prey demonstration, or take the quad chair to the peak for panoramic views over the city and Georgia Strait.
Late in the afternoon, you will return to downtown Vancouver where the remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.
DAY 3
Enjoy breakfast followed by check out. Don’t forget to settle any incidentals before departing. On this morning’s tour, discover Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver’s horticultural jewel. Being the highest point in Vancouver, it presents spectacular views of the park, city and mountains on the North Shore. While meandering through the park, you will visit Bloedel Conservatory. There is also a gorgeously landscaped quarry garden, an arboretum of exotic and native trees, and numerous sculptures, the most famous by artist Henry Moore.
On the return to Vancouver, you will stop at Granville Island, a popular site known for its public market, arts and crafts shops and dining venues.
The program ends with guests being dropped off at the pier to embark the ship.
Land Program Details Step by Step
•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Extra Nights
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 4:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.
•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 4:00pm.
•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
Day 1
Fly into Vancouver’s International Airport (YVR), where you will be met outside the arrivals hall and transferred to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure and meals are on your own. Check in time is at 4:00pm. Overnight at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (downtown) or similar.
Meet and Greet and transfers
•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.
•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.
Day 2
AM Breakfast at your hotel
9:00am Depart for a full-day sightseeing tour of Vancouver
12:00pm Lunch at a local restaurant
1:30pm Continue towards Capilano Suspension Bridge for a visit
2:30pm Depart towards Grouse Mountain for a visit
4:30pm Depart from Grouse Mountain
5:00pm Arrive at the hotel for check-in
Dinner and evening on your own
Overnight at the Fairmont Vancouver Hotel or similar hotel
DAY 3
AM Breakfast at the hotel and check out
9:00am Depart towards Queen Elizabeth Park for a visit
Visit Bloedel Conservatory
Stop at Granville Island
1:00pm Drop off at the Vancouver Cruise Terminal for embarkation
Expected Weather
60°- 86° (Fahrenheit) 20°- 30°(Celsius)
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing, hats, sunglasses and flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Local Currency
Canadian dollar. In many places, the U.S. dollar is accepted at par.
Electricity
120 volts. We recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if needed.
Hotel address:
Fairmont Hotel Downtown Vancouver
900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Telephone: 1-604 684 3131
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.
Program Includes:
2 nights in a Fairmont Room at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver or similar hotel
Breakfast at the hotel on Days 2 and 3
Lunch on Day 2 (3 courses pre-set) at a local restaurant, including 2 glasses of house wine or 2 local beers or 2 soft drinks and 1 coffee or 1 tea
English-speaking guide for tours
All sightseeing and entrances per the itinerary
Applicable entrance fees
Vancouver city park fees
Porterage at hotel (up to 2 bags per person)
Applicable hotel and meal taxes
Local representative at the hotel for groups of 15 or more guests
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Does Not Include:
Gratuities to drivers and guides
Personal expenses
Meals and beverages not listed above
Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.
Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.
Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to availability.
