Serenity to Alaska

[Gregrat]

Lee Ann and I will be on the Serenity, July 2nd 2024 cruise to Alaska sailing out of Vancouver.

We are flying in 3 days early to explore the city.

Any suggestions on what can’t be missed while in Vancouver?

 

Greg

[crystalfirstimer]

Take the high speed ferry to Victoria Island to see Butchart Gardens.

[bayonejoe]

Second that, and if you want to save time , fly back on a sea plane.

 

[ChatKat in Ca.]

In Vancouver, We enjoyed Granville Island, Stanley Park, The Capilano Suspension Bridge, and walking around Downtown from Canada Place.  My husband also had a pickpocket experience while we were there in one of our visits, so be aware when you are walking around.  We've been there about 5-6 times.  We've stayed at Canada Place and also in North Vancouver at a B&B. There are some very good places to dine as well.

[Keith1010]

If your cruise does not include Victoria Island i would go over there. The downtown area is charming and there is Butchart Gardens to spend a few hours strolling.

I would visit Stanley Park which you can walk to from downtown.  About a 45 minute walk and also walk around Gaston (downtown) and Canada Place where the ships dock.  

 

Also visit Granville, Island. A nice place to walk and to enjoy lunch or dinner.

 

Keith

 

 

[cruiseryyc]

On 3/4/2023 at 2:47 PM, crystalfirstimer said:

Take the high speed ferry to Victoria Island to see Butchart Gardens.

What high speed ferry are you referring to?  FYI - there isn't one!  BC Ferries is the only ferry and it is a 1.5 hour sailing with additional time getting to the ferry terminal on each side.  Its basically a 10-14 hour day.