Travel

Flying from Vancouver to Toronto takes only a few hours. Travelling between the same cities aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian takes approximately four days and four nights. At first, the difference may sound inconvenient. Why spend nearly 100 hours on a train when an airplane can cross the country before lunchtime? The answer becomes clearer…

Arriving in San Diego does not necessarily have to mark the end of a Vancouver-to-California cruise. San Diego is a departure point for short cruises to Ensenada, longer Mexican Riviera itineraries and occasional Panama Canal voyages. On selected dates, passengers may even remain on the same ship and continue across the continent to Florida. This…

A one-way cruise from Vancouver to San Diego creates an important question: how will passengers get back home? Unlike a round-trip cruise, the ship does not immediately return passengers to Vancouver. After disembarking in San Diego, travellers must arrange their own transportation or continue on another cruise. Flying is normally the fastest and most practical…

A Vancouver-to-San Diego cruise includes plenty of time at sea, but its two principal port calls offer very different experiences. Astoria is a small Oregon city with maritime history, a scenic riverfront and an easygoing atmosphere. San Francisco is a major international destination where passengers must choose carefully among dozens of famous attractions. The challenge…

Finding an advertised cruise fare is easy. Understanding how much the entire vacation will cost requires more work. A seven-night Vancouver-to-San Diego cruise may initially appear to include almost everything. The base fare normally covers the cabin, selected dining venues, entertainment and many onboard activities. However, gratuities, transportation home, travel insurance, excursions and optional onboard…

A cruise from Vancouver to San Diego offers a very different experience from a typical round-trip vacation. Instead of flying directly from Canada to Southern California, passengers board a ship at Vancouver’s Canada Place cruise terminal and travel south along the Pacific Coast. Depending on the itinerary, the cruise may visit ports such as Astoria…

A cruise from Vancouver to Alaska is not simply transportation between two destinations. Much of the journey takes place through narrow waterways surrounded by forested islands, steep mountains and remote coastal communities. The most common option is a seven-night round-trip itinerary departing from Canada Place in downtown Vancouver. These cruises usually travel through the Inside…

A Vancouver to Alaska cruise begins long before the ship leaves Canada Place. Passengers must complete online check-in, verify their travel documents, attach luggage tags and prepare for changing weather. Because the cruise enters the United States, travellers must also meet the entry requirements that apply to their nationality and immigration status. A missing jacket…

Choosing a cabin for a Vancouver to Alaska cruise involves more than deciding whether you want a window. The cabin category affects the price, but its location can also influence noise, motion, convenience and the quality of your scenic experience. A balcony may provide private glacier views, while a carefully selected inside cabin can leave…

Booking a Vancouver to Alaska cruise is not as simple as waiting for the lowest advertised fare. Some travellers reserve their cruise 12 to 18 months before departure to secure a preferred cabin and itinerary. Others wait until approximately two months before sailing, hoping that the cruise line will discount its remaining rooms. Both strategies…