Terminal and which lines use it
Canada Place Cruise Terminal, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4
- Royal Caribbean lists this terminal as its Vancouver, British Columbia departure port.
Royal Caribbean lists this port on its official driving-directions page. Ships and seasons rotate, so check your cruise documents for your ship and check-in time.
Getting there
- From Vancouver International Airport (16 miles, about 45 minutes): Via Oak Street and Granville Street, take the Seymour Street exit north to Cordova, then Howe Street to the Canada Place ramp.
- From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (162 miles, about 4 hours): I-5 north to the US–Canada border, then Highway 99 into Vancouver and on to Canada Place. Allow time for border crossing.
Parking
Parking is run by Vinci Park at Canada Place; Royal Caribbean says to contact Vinci Park or see the Port of Vancouver website for reservations and details.
Where to stay the night before
Stay downtown near Canada Place; many hotels are within a short ride. Arrive within your Royal app arrival window.
Boarding-day timeline
1. The night before: Confirm your arrival window in the Royal Caribbean app and keep your travel documents in your carry-on. Check ID requirements with your cruise line and travel.state.gov / CBP before you sail. 2. Morning: Leave a traffic buffer. Drop luggage with the porters before you park. 3. Check-in: Royal Caribbean warns that security and immigration can cause delays at the pier. 4. Onboard: Grab lunch and find a sail-away spot.
FAQs
Where does Royal Caribbean sail from in Vancouver?
Canada Place Cruise Terminal, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC.
How far is Canada Place from Vancouver Airport?
About 16 miles, roughly a 45-minute drive, per Royal Caribbean.
What is the latest I can board in Vancouver?
Royal Caribbean says all guests must be checked in and onboard by 5:00 PM.
Can I fly into Seattle for a Vancouver cruise?
Yes. Royal Caribbean gives a 162-mile, about 4-hour route from Sea-Tac, including the border crossing.
Who runs parking at Canada Place?
Vinci Park, per Royal Caribbean.
Do I need a passport for a Vancouver cruise?
Check ID requirements with your cruise line and [travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html) / [CBP](https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/sea-travel) before you sail. Vancouver sailings enter Canada; see [Canada's entry requirements](https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/documents/passport-us-entry) and [CBP's passport guidance](https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/know-before-you-go/your-trip).
When should I arrive at Canada Place?
Within the arrival time you picked during Royal app check-in.
Where should I stay before a Vancouver cruise?
Downtown Vancouver near Canada Place.
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