Where does Princess dock in Victoria?

[Latitude 20]

We're thinking about a RT Alaska cruise from Seattle for 2010. Where does the ship dock in Victoria? Close enough to walk to the Inner Harbor area?

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Kathi & Leo

[spongerob]

The ship will dock near the harbor entrance, at Dallas Road and Niagara Street. I think you can walk, but be sure to note the fact that the stop in Victoria is rather short.

[cab519]

It's called Ogden Point, and is well marked on Google Earth and other mapping sites. (It's the docks just north of the large breakwater).

 

A few blocks to walk, or a short taxi ride into the heart of downtown.

Edited January 13, 2009 by cab519

[chrysalis]

It's called Ogden Point, and is well marked on Google Earth and other mapping sites. (It's the docks just north of the large breakwater).

 

A few blocks to walk, or a short taxi ride into the heart of downtown.

 

Princess also puts on an unexpensive shuttle bus to the inner harbour, right in front of the Empress Hotel. Good service if walking is not what you want to do.

[JannyO]

Oh yeah! It's a walk alright!!! If you're not in shape-it can be brutal. Sign up for a shuttle or bus service. When we go back that's what we're going to do.

[CruisinKiki]

Victoria is fabulous! We went back and stayed for a week. Lots to do and see. Enjoy!

[mii]

You can walk it but it is quite a bit of walking. The shuttles are right outside once you get off of the ship. They are easy to spot. the last time I took the shuttle it was $6.00pp. They take you to the Inner Harbor right beside the empress Hotel which is right on the water. That is also the place where you take the bus back to the ship. They come at every 1/2 to 1 hr. They will tell you.

 

Marilyn

[Colo Cruiser]

The walk is not brutal!! :eek:

 

It is flat with nice neighborhoods.

[rcacace]

Unless you're handicapped or just don't like walking, it is an option.

[billet]

It is a 25 minute walk into town past the harbour and the Empress hotel. The shuttle last season was $6 return.

 

Victoria Harbour. The cruise ship dock is off the top right of the picture

 

Edited January 15, 2009 by billet

[Atomica]

The walk from Ogden Point to the Inner Harbour is an easy 25-30 mins - flat, no hills, through nice tree-lined neighbourhoods. If you're up for a nice stroll, it's easily doable. I've done the walk twice and it was very pleasant. We took a cab back from the downtown area last time, which I believe cost us $10.

[Latitude 20]

Thanks all. The itinerary we're looking at has us in Victoria just for the evening and we've been there dozens of times so the walk and dinner somewhere downtown is probably going to be our main activity.

 

Kathi & Leo

[koolforkatz]

It is a very easy, flat walk. We did in strolling in about 20 minutes. We probably got downtown faster walking, than everyone else who was queued up waiting for shuttles/buses or taxis. Took a cab back from a cab stand across from the Empress. No wait coming back.

[Cruisin' Chick]

It was raining when we got there so we took the shuttle both ways. We did our walking around once we got to the Empress. (except we did spend quite a while in the Miniature Museum).

[cdngrl]

its a nice walk if you want a walk. if there's things you want to see and do, spring for the shuttle. i'm glad you all like it here!

[J&KCruisers]

The walk is easy, flat and better than the shuttle or a cab. We have done it twice and it allows a nice stroll to work off some cruise calories.

 

Probably a 20 minute "stroll". I recommend!!

 

Victoria is a great town.

[billet]

The walk is easy, flat and better than the shuttle or a cab. We have done it twice and it allows a nice stroll to work off some cruise calories.

 

Probably a 20 minute "stroll". I recommend!!

 

Victoria is a great town.

 

I do it at least once a week as part of my morning run :D

[Latitude 20]

I do it at least once a week as part of my morning run :D

 

OMG! Can you bring the bug so we can meet him in person? :D

[billet]

OMG! Can you bring the bug so we can meet him in person? :D

I would but I am having problems getting him a passport since he will not stay still for the passport photo and he keeps smiling. (I think it is a he) :o

[sailingreenie]

We will be in Victoria from 7 pm til midnight. Saturday July 7. Is that enough time to go to buchhart gardens?

[neverbeenhere]

Some go to Butchart Gardens in the evening, but it is not enough time to really experience the entire gardens.

[Jimbo]

We will be in Victoria from 7 pm til midnight. Saturday July 7. Is that enough time to go to buchhart gardens?

 

 

The Gardens close at 10pm that day and it's about a 45 minute bus/cab ride to the garden from where the ship docks............Not enough time to really enjoy it in my opinion.

 

Just curious does the cruiseline you are sailing on even offer the gardens as an excursion? if so what is the price and what are the times they are offering on the excursion list?

[sailingreenie]

I think they offer an excursion...motor coach there and back and 1 3/4 hr self guide. Price starts at $95pp. We are four adults with 3 kids (8,11,13) so I think going to the inner harbor may be a better choice.

[cdngrl]

here's my plug for butchart. this is for people who really want to see it:

they close to new entrants at 10pm but on summer saturdays, the gardens are open later for people already there.

if you want to go, because of your limited time, i'd take the expensive ship's tour.

fireworks start at 10pm on July 7 and go for about half an hour. then you can walk the night illuminations route in the gardens. we don't usually leave until after 11pm.

butchart is worth seeing, especially on a fireworks night with free concerts. regular admission is almost $31 CAD for an adult, so it is very pricey for a family to go.

 

sailingreenie, i think its worth going to butchart but victoria is beautiful, especially the inner harbour area. there is usually lots going on. you will enjoy your time there as well. there are many (MANY) restaurants, the buskers are fun to watch, stroll along the harbour, see the legistlature. the provincial museum is open until 10pm on saturdays and is an interesting (read: not boring) kind of museum. enjoy victoria!

[sailingreenie]

Thanks for the info. I saw the gardens 20 years ago so know how beautiful it is but with 7 of us it’s just not in the budget. Hopefully my kids grandkids will get to return someday to the Pacific Northwest and visit then. So much to see in this world!!!