Any recent experience with embarkation at Vancouver with bag drop off and customs?

[irishgal432]

Leaving in August and have been seeing some post regarding hour plus bag drop off and customs. Anyone have experience.We have three ships in port.

[CJMini]

Following.  Can we drop off luggage at port and then walk around Canada Place until our boarding time?

[Coquitlam Cruiser]

You can drop off your luggage at the designated drop off location for your ship.  It is located at the north end of the parking garage at Canada Place.  You can access the level by taking the elevator located on your right side upon entering the Pan Pacific Hotel or by walking down the ramp located on the east side of the parking entrance to Canada Place.  US CBP process is fairly quick and easy.  Each cruise  line utilizes a separate area at Canada Place for check-in.  Be prepared for an up and down and some walking.  Last year for us, from arrival at Canada Place to boarding took  45 minutes.  Depending on your cruise line loyalty status, you will have separate lines as well.  Enjoy Vancouver and have a great cruise. You may surprise yourself and perhaps board sooner than you think.