tjcletzgo Posted April 24 #1 Share Posted April 24 We’ll be sailing from Canada Place in September. I’m reading horror stories about what a mess that port it. Any input how to get a smooth embarkation? We’ll be the only ship in port🛳️🛳️🛳️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted April 24 #2 Share Posted April 24 Just now, tjcletzgo said: We’ll be sailing from Canada Place in September. I’m reading horror stories about what a mess that port it. Any input how to get a smooth embarkation? We’ll be the only ship in port🛳️🛳️🛳️ We just boarded in Vancouver about 10 days ago. We had a meal on shore and went to check in around 2:00. Very short line check in and customs took no more than 30 minutes. We have found that boarding later avoids all the crazy crowds who just have to be the first group on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted April 24 #3 Share Posted April 24 Not a problem the two times for us. Went at noon. Taxi right to bag drop off at terminal. A lot of walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa1974 Posted April 24 #4 Share Posted April 24 I stayed at Canada Place last October the day before my cruise. A bit pricey but a nice stay. They will also pick up your bag and take it to the bag drop off. I would stay there again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted April 24 #5 Share Posted April 24 40 minutes ago, nasa1974 said: I stayed at Canada Place last October the day before my cruise. A bit pricey but a nice stay. They will also pick up your bag and take it to the bag drop off. I would stay there again. @nasa1974What is the approx cost of that service? Tip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgirl Posted April 24 #6 Share Posted April 24 Ive cruised from Vancouver multiple times. I like to check in early. Their busiest time when multiple ships are in port is 12 - 2pm. With only 1 ship in, it shouldn't be too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 24 #7 Share Posted April 24 If you stay at Pan Pacific - for a $10-$15 tip or so, they will take your bags to the ship for you. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted April 25 #8 Share Posted April 25 1 hour ago, Coral said: If you stay at Pan Pacific - for a $10-$15 tip or so, they will take your bags to the ship for you. But the room is close to $1000 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 25 #9 Share Posted April 25 (edited) 4 minutes ago, wolfie11 said: But the room is close to $1000 Though for a reasonable tip - they do take the bags to the ship for you! 🙂 I paid $300 last year. Edited April 25 by Coral 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 25 #10 Share Posted April 25 12 minutes ago, wolfie11 said: But the room is close to $1000 I remember in 2010 spending $400/night to stay at Fairmont Pacific Rim. I couldn't believe how much I spent there but it was an amazing hotel. Probably nicest hotel I have ever stayed at at the time (and probably still). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted April 25 #11 Share Posted April 25 53 minutes ago, taxmantoo said: @nasa1974What is the approx cost of that service? Tip? We usually give a $20 tip. They will tell you to tip st least $3-$5 per bag 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted April 25 #12 Share Posted April 25 Just now, wolfie11 said: But the room is close to $1000 It depends on the time of year. If you are traveling during the Alaskan season it will be very high. April not so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted April 25 #13 Share Posted April 25 We stayed at the Fairmont Pacific Rim last August on the Princess hotel deal which also included a taxi transport in form the airport. If I remember correctly, it was $289 per person for the room. The hotel was very nice and I would definitely stay there again. It was right across the street from the cruise terminal. Transfer of the luggage to the pier was included but we did tip the porter that picked them up. As previously noted, boarding can be either good or bad. We had to pick up our medallions and that process alone took close to an hour. Never again will I do that, I will pay to have them shipped to my home. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 25 #14 Share Posted April 25 10 minutes ago, TM said: We stayed at the Fairmont Pacific Rim last August on the Princess hotel deal which also included a taxi transport in form the airport. If I remember correctly, it was $289 per person for the room. The hotel was very nice and I would definitely stay there again. It was right across the street from the cruise terminal. Transfer of the luggage to the pier was included but we did tip the porter that picked them up. As previously noted, boarding can be either good or bad. We had to pick up our medallions and that process alone took close to an hour. Never again will I do that, I will pay to have them shipped to my home. It is a very nice hotel. Probably one of the best in Vancouver. I picked up my medallion at the pier last year. It took probably 1 minute. Goes to show how different experiences can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted April 25 #15 Share Posted April 25 Just now, TM said: We stayed at the Fairmont Pacific Rim last August on the Princess hotel deal which also included a taxi transport in form the airport. If I remember correctly, it was $289 per person for the room. The hotel was very nice and I would definitely stay there again. It was right across the street from the cruise terminal. Transfer of the luggage to the pier was included but we did tip the porter that picked them up. As previously noted, boarding can be either good or bad. We had to pick up our medallions and that process alone took close to an hour. Never again will I do that, I will pay to have them shipped to my home. Now that Canadians can have medallions shipped the blue land should be much shorter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted April 25 #16 Share Posted April 25 I stayed at the Pan Pacific for less than $1000 in September 2022. I think it was even less than $400. It's the Canadian fees that are outrageous. There is a fee (not suggested tipping) for the bell desk to come to your room, pick up your luggage, walk it to the ship, and "watch" that it gets loaded on to your ship. Then you can skip the first step (drop off your luggage and go upstairs). The Grand was the only ship in port. We were seated in the first couple of rows by 10:30. Boarded shortly after 11. It was all part of the "experience". The Pan Pacific is the perfect place to do a pre-cruise stay. Disclaimer: A friend of mine is leaving out of Vancouver in September 2024. Three ships in port. No room at the "inn". That's A LOT of passengers coming and going. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa1974 Posted April 25 #17 Share Posted April 25 4 hours ago, taxmantoo said: @nasa1974What is the approx cost of that service? Tip? Honestly, I don't remember. I did give the employee some money when he took my bag. I know I got some of my questions answered here. Canada (Alaska/Pacific Coastal) Cruises Q&A: Find Tips & Recommendations - Cruise Critic Message Board Forums My room was $372 American when I booked it for October of 2023. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sunviking90 Posted April 25 #18 Share Posted April 25 1 hour ago, cr8tiv1 said: I stayed at the Pan Pacific for less than $1000 in September 2022. I think it was even less than $400. It's the Canadian fees that are outrageous. There is a fee (not suggested tipping) for the bell desk to come to your room, pick up your luggage, walk it to the ship, and "watch" that it gets loaded on to your ship. Then you can skip the first step (drop off your luggage and go upstairs). The Grand was the only ship in port. We were seated in the first couple of rows by 10:30. Boarded shortly after 11. It was all part of the "experience". The Pan Pacific is the perfect place to do a pre-cruise stay. Disclaimer: A friend of mine is leaving out of Vancouver in September 2024. Three ships in port. No room at the "inn". That's A LOT of passengers coming and going. The fees are more related to that particular 5 star hotel than being “Canadian” fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclue Posted April 25 #19 Share Posted April 25 (edited) 13 hours ago, wolfie11 said: But the room is close to $1000 We are staying there on June 14th and the room is $445. US. We booked via Booking.com...that includes all fees. If you check often, the price changes quite a bit - book early and it is no where near $1000. Edited April 25 by eclue more information 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted April 25 #20 Share Posted April 25 17 hours ago, memoak said: We just boarded in Vancouver about 10 days ago. We had a meal on shore and went to check in around 2:00. Very short line check in and customs took no more than 30 minutes. We have found that boarding later avoids all the crazy crowds who just have to be the first group on board Maybe they have improved the process since last year. We waited over an HOUR just for US Customs, plus all the time for every other step of boarding. I think it was about 1.5 hours total from when we arrived until we set foot on the ship. This was on HAL, but both ships in port were going through the same customs line, so it didn't really matter what cruise line we were on. People told us that they were working on improvements for the process in Vancouver, so it sounds like it is better this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy jones Posted April 25 #21 Share Posted April 25 17 hours ago, disgirl said: Ive cruised from Vancouver multiple times. I like to check in early. Their busiest time when multiple ships are in port is 12 - 2pm. With only 1 ship in, it shouldn't be too bad. How crowded is it with 2 ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgirl Posted April 25 #22 Share Posted April 25 2 hours ago, davy jones said: How crowded is it with 2 ships. Peak time is 12 to 2pm. Each line has their own hall upstairs for check in. It will be busy downstairs w 2 as there is only the 1 security and customs area. At least the US customs is the kiosk now so tends to be quick. Once through those, follow the signs for your ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgirl Posted April 25 #23 Share Posted April 25 Be patient, be kind, be flexible. That is what I say to everyone cruising now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjan2 Posted April 25 #24 Share Posted April 25 (edited) Pan Pacific is 376 right now booking for September Edited April 25 by justjan2 more info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted April 25 #25 Share Posted April 25 Just now, disgirl said: Peak time is 12 to 2pm. Each line has their own hall upstairs for check in. It will be busy downstairs w 2 as there is only the 1 security and customs area. At least the US customs is the kiosk now so tends to be quick. Once through those, follow the signs for your ship. With one ship in port earlier this month check in was downstairs and there were no customs kiosks you saw an actual officer. We checked in just before 2 I believe and total check in time was about 15 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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