margord Posted July 10, 2007 #1 Share Posted July 10, 2007 How far is the airport from the port in Vancouver? What is the best way to get there after a cruise? Also, how long does it take to get to the airport. I wanted this information so I know how early I can make a flight reservation. Thanks in advance. Marilee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseryyc Posted July 10, 2007 #2 Share Posted July 10, 2007 The airport is about a 45 minute cab ride from the port. However, there are several other issues that you need to think about when booking your return flight. How many ships will be in port that day? Do you want to wait for a cab (sometimes can be a 30+minute wait)? Can you use US Direct or will you go through Canadian Immigration? I would never book a flight before noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted July 10, 2007 Author #3 Share Posted July 10, 2007 The airport is about a 45 minute cab ride from the port. However, there are several other issues that you need to think about when booking your return flight. How many ships will be in port that day? Do you want to wait for a cab (sometimes can be a 30+minute wait)? Can you use US Direct or will you go through Canadian Immigration? I would never book a flight before noon. Thanks for the information. We are disembarking on a Thursday so I am assuming (I know could be dangerous) that there will not be too many ships in port (versus a weekend). Do you agree? Also, how do I qualify for US Direct? We are flying into Vancouver a few days early and taking the train to Whistler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHappyGal Posted July 10, 2007 #4 Share Posted July 10, 2007 You can go on the Port of Vancouver web site and it will tell you how many cruise ships are in port on your date. I also would not book a flight prior to noon. Generally you are off the ship by between 9am & 10am but you never know. If there are 3 ships all docked at Canada Place the congestion (crowds) can be quite heavy and the line for taxi's long. You can often avoid this simply by taking the elevator up 1 level tot he front door of the Pan Pacific Hotel and asking the doorman to get you a cab. Another option is to reserve a limo ahead of time to pick you up. check out www3.telus.net/cruise_watch/info.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftcoastBC Posted July 10, 2007 #5 Share Posted July 10, 2007 best source http://www.yvr.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dam1050 Posted July 10, 2007 #6 Share Posted July 10, 2007 We are disembarking on a Thursday . What ship are you on? As far as I know there are never any arrivals/departures here in Vancouver on Thursdays .... You may want to check here: http://www.portvancouver.com/vanAlaCruise/content/schedule/index.php? As noted, I wouldn't book any flight departures prior to noon, as there is lots of construction going on around town and traffic is chaotic. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted July 10, 2007 Author #7 Share Posted July 10, 2007 What ship are you on? As far as I know there are never any arrivals/departures here in Vancouver on Thursdays .... You may want to check here: http://www.portvancouver.com/vanAlaCruise/content/schedule/index.php? As noted, I wouldn't book any flight departures prior to noon, as there is lots of construction going on around town and traffic is chaotic. Dave It is a 14 day cruise on the Tahitian Princess in June 2008. Marilee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dam1050 Posted July 10, 2007 #8 Share Posted July 10, 2007 It is a 14 day cruise on the Tahitian Princess in June 2008. Marilee Sorry about that Marilee ... I thought you were talking about this year... :o They won't have the schedules out for the port on that site for next years cruises until early in 2008. That sounds like a fantastic cruise!!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted July 11, 2007 Author #9 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sorry about that Marilee ... I thought you were talking about this year... :o They won't have the schedules out for the port on that site for next years cruises until early in 2008. That sounds like a fantastic cruise!!! Dave It does sound like a cool cruise, doesn't it. I am just planning head and wondering about the airport. Marilee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted July 11, 2007 #10 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sorry - Didn't mean to post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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