shuttle from Vancouver airport to cruise terminal

[ladycanuck]

Not wanting to use public transit, is there shuttle service from YVR to cruise terminal?

[Cbtours]

4 minutes ago, ladycanuck said:

Not wanting to use public transit, is there shuttle service from YVR to cruise terminal?

We’re thinking taxi which says is specific set price for zones ($38 to port?) after long flight from Australia. Return journey we will plan on the skytrain. 

[Ashland]

4 hours ago, ladycanuck said:

Not wanting to use public transit, is there shuttle service from YVR to cruise terminal?

Your cruiseline will offer transfers for a price. We find it easier and less expensive to take a taxi when there are just the two of us. When we have the extended family with us we use a private shuttle pre-booked option.

[martincath]

Basically, the Canada Line opening killed the shuttle market; there are cruise-specific shuttles in season going FROM the pier (Ace Charters), but pickups for trips TO the pier are only from hotels near YVR, not the airport proper (YVR charges a fee to coach companies for picking up pax, but cannot charge for dropoffs, so this has been standard practise for years); full vehicle charters are worthwhile for big groups, but for smaller groups it's cab or transit.

 

Cabs are fixed rate, CAD$38 at the moment, so while in theory a couple would save a little by booking an $18pp shuttle the limited timeslots (2 per day) and hassle of getting to a hotel for pickup make for a poor value in comparison (none are walkable, in theory they all have free hotel shuttles but those are meant for guests - I doubt many drivers check reservations but you're cheating the hotel out of the cost of moving you so it's bad karma!) mean I'd even question the value of doing so for a solo traveler. Really, these shuttles are for folks overnighting in the 'burbs who don't want to have to shuttle back to YVR for fixed rate cab access!

[em-sk]

On 4/20/2023 at 2:03 PM, ladycanuck said:

Not wanting to use public transit, is there shuttle service from YVR to cruise terminal?

 

Uber is also an option.  Don't expect to save a lot of money with it though.

[scottbee]

On 4/20/2023 at 2:03 PM, ladycanuck said:

Not wanting to use public transit, is there shuttle service from YVR to cruise terminal?

 

The Canada Line is roll-on roll-off, and drops you 3 blocks from the Canada Place cruise terminal.  I can't imagine many scenarios where it isn't the easiest and fastest scenario. (under $10/ea)

 

Most cruise lines will charge 35-40/each, a taxi is flat rate (just under 40+tip), Uber/Lyft might save a few dollars.  All of those options can take 15-60 minutes longer than the Canada Line.

 

[bluetardis]

Is the Canada line he Skytrain?

[d9704011]

1 minute ago, bluetardis said:

Is the Canada line he Skytrain?

Canada Line is part of the Skytrain network:

https://www.translink.ca/schedules-and-maps/skytrain

[bluetardis]

Thanks, still trying to decide cab or skytrain. The skytrain/ Canada line is easy to use?

Edited April 28, 2023 by bluetardis

[d9704011]

1 minute ago, bluetardis said:

Thanks, still trying to decide cab or skytrain.

Unless you're hauling around four or more bags or have significant mobility issues Canada Line from YVR to cruise terminal area is likely your best choice.

[bluetardis]

Using your link it takes about 30 minutes to arrive at the cruise port? Also can I use US money to buy a ticket?

[d9704011]

8 hours ago, bluetardis said:

Also can I use US money to buy a ticket?

Of course not.  Use a credit card.

[nasa1974]

It will cost me more, but I'll take a cab. Can't see walking three blocks in possible bad weather dragging luggage in mid-October to walk to the Pan Pacific.

Great info though. Thanks.

[Ashland]

3 hours ago, nasa1974 said:

It will cost me more, but I'll take a cab. Can't see walking three blocks in possible bad weather dragging luggage in mid-October to walk to the Pan Pacific.

Great info though. Thanks.

Go up the elevator through the Pan Pacific hotel ... much easier to catch a taxi there.