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Vancouver Cruise Ship Schedule 2027 — Every Ship at Canada Place

The full 2027 Canada Place cruise calendar: season opener, every ship and date, what's new this year, and the busiest multi-ship days. Watch every arrival and sailaway live on our 24/7 Vancouver harbour cam.

Mar 24Season opener — Europa
~383calls expected (Port of Vancouver)
39ships listed so far
17cruise lines
Nov 8Last listed call — Ovation of the Seas

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🆕 What's new in 2027

Explora Journeys — first-ever Alaska season NEW LINE
Explora III (MSC Group's luxury brand) debuts with 14 Alaska voyages, round-trip Vancouver or Vancouver–Seward. First Vancouver departure: Mon, May 10, 2027. 12 Canada Place calls listed.
Crown Princess — new weekly regular NEW 2027
Crown Princess joins the Vancouver Saturday line-up on Voyage of the Glaciers and Inside Passage sailings — 13 calls from April 27.
Anthem of the Seas every other Friday
Royal Caribbean's 348 m Quantum-class giant sails Vancouver–Seward all summer (12 calls) — one of the biggest ships you'll see under the Lions Gate.
Crystal Serenity, Royal & Ruby Princess, Azamara Quest
Also on the 2027 Vancouver list: Crystal Serenity (7 calls), Royal Princess and Ruby Princess (spring/fall), and Azamara Quest (May 17).
Disney doubles up again
Disney Wonder (Mondays) and Disney Magic (Thursdays) both return — 39 Disney calls.
Star Princess & Virgin's Brilliant Lady return
Star Princess (Apr 29–30, Oct 3) and Brilliant Lady (May 11, Sep 10) — the newest big ships of the season.

🚢 Busiest days — 4 ships in port

Sunday, May 30
Celebrity Summit, Nieuw Amsterdam, Serenade of the Seas, Viking Venus
Sunday, June 13
Celebrity Summit, Nieuw Amsterdam, Serenade of the Seas, Viking Orion
Wednesday, August 18
Island Princess, Seven Seas Explorer, Viking Venus, Zaandam
Wednesday, September 1
Island Princess, Seven Seas Explorer, Viking Orion, Zaandam

Plus 59 three-ship days — most Sundays (Celebrity Summit, Serenade of the Seas and Westerdam or Nieuw Amsterdam) and many Saturdays (Koningsdam with Crown or Discovery Princess).

📆 Weekly rhythm (May–September)

DayRegulars at Canada Place
SaturdayKoningsdam + Crown Princess / Discovery Princess
SundayCelebrity Summit, Serenade of the Seas + Westerdam / Nieuw Amsterdam
MondayDisney Wonder (+ Norwegian Jade alternate weeks)
TuesdayEmerald Princess
WednesdayZaandam + Island Princess / Coral Princess
ThursdayDisney Magic + Silver Whisper / Silver Moon
FridayAnthem of the Seas / Celebrity Solstice, Seabourn Encore

📅 Full A–Z — every ship & every 2027 Vancouver date

ShipCruise lineCalls2027 Vancouver dates
Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean12May 7, 14, 28; Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20; Sep 3, 17, 26Watch
Azamara Pursuit
Azamara5Jun 14, 24; Jul 5, 26; Aug 5Watch
Azamara Quest NEW 2027
Azamara1May 17Watch
Brilliant Lady
Virgin Voyages2May 11; Sep 10Watch
Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises2May 14; Oct 1Watch
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruises12May 2, 7, 21; Jun 4, 18; Jul 2, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27; Sep 10, 17Watch
Celebrity Summit
Celebrity Cruises19May 9, 16, 23, 30; Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sep 5, 12Watch
Coral Princess
Princess Cruises12May 11, 19; Jun 2, 16, 30; Jul 14, 28; Aug 11, 25; Sep 8, 16, 22Watch
Crown Princess NEW 2027
Princess Cruises13Apr 27; May 1, 8, 22; Jun 5, 19; Jul 3, 17, 31; Aug 14, 28; Sep 11, 20Watch
Crystal Serenity NEW 2027
Crystal7May 27; Jun 7, 21; Jul 1, 12, 26; Aug 2Watch
Discovery Princess
Princess Cruises12May 6, 15, 29; Jun 12, 26; Jul 10, 24; Aug 7, 21; Sep 4, 18, 25Watch
Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line19May 13, 20, 27; Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 30; Aug 5, 12, 19, 26; Sep 2, 9, 16Watch
Disney Wonder
Disney Cruise Line20May 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Sep 6, 13, 20Watch
Emerald Princess
Princess Cruises18May 18, 25; Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sep 7, 14Watch
Eurodam
Holland America Line2Apr 23; Oct 3Watch
Europa
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises1Mar 24, 25, 26Watch
Explora III NEW LINE
Explora Journeys12May 10, 21; Jun 1, 10, 22; Jul 2, 16, 30; Aug 13, 24; Sep 2, 11Watch
Grand Princess
Princess Cruises1Jul 20Watch
Island Princess
Princess Cruises11May 12, 26; Jun 9, 23; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 18; Sep 1, 15; Oct 6Watch
Koningsdam
Holland America Line26Apr 7, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14, 21, 28; Sep 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct 2, 19Watch
Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line14May 2, 8, 16, 30; Jun 13, 27; Jul 11, 25; Aug 8, 22; Sep 5, 19, 26; Oct 7Watch
Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line3Apr 23, 24; Oct 18Watch
Norwegian Jade
Norwegian Cruise Line10May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 13Watch
Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line2May 17, 18Watch
Oceania Riviera
Oceania Cruises3May 13; Aug 23; Sep 13Watch
Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean1Nov 8Watch
Royal Princess NEW 2027
Princess Cruises2Apr 28; Sep 21Watch
Ruby Princess NEW 2027
Princess Cruises3Apr 20, 27; Sep 21Watch
Seabourn Encore
Seabourn10May 14, 28; Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20; Sep 3, 18Watch
Serenade of the Seas
Royal Caribbean21May 9, 16, 23, 30; Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sep 5, 12, 19, 26Watch
Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas9May 26; Jun 9, 23; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 18; Sep 1, 15Watch
Silver Moon
Silversea8May 27; Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22; Aug 5, 19; Sep 2Watch
Silver Whisper
Silversea9May 13; Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15, 29; Aug 12, 26; Sep 9Watch
Star Princess
Princess Cruises3Apr 29, 30; Oct 3Watch
Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises5Jun 12; Jul 2, 17; Aug 7, 21Watch
Viking Orion
Viking7May 24; Jun 13; Jul 3, 23; Aug 12; Sep 1, 21Watch
Viking Venus
Viking6May 30; Jun 19; Jul 9, 29; Aug 18; Sep 7Watch
Westerdam
Holland America Line10May 9, 23; Jun 6, 20; Jul 4, 18; Aug 1, 15, 29; Sep 12Watch
Zaandam
Holland America Line21Apr 24; May 12, 19, 26; Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Jul 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug 4, 11, 18, 25; Sep 1, 8, 15; Oct 3Watch

🗓️ Month by month

March 2027 — 3 days, 3 ship visits
April 2027 — 8 days, 12 ship visits
May 2027 — 28 days, 65 ship visits
June 2027 — 30 days, 67 ship visits
July 2027 — 31 days, 74 ship visits
August 2027 — 31 days, 69 ship visits
September 2027 — 24 days, 56 ship visits
October 2027 — 7 days, 9 ship visits
November 2027 — 1 days, 1 ship visits

Frequently asked questions

When does the 2027 cruise season start in Vancouver?

The 2027 season at Canada Place opens on Wednesday, March 24, 2027 with Hapag-Lloyd's Europa (staying until March 26). The Alaska season gets busy from late April, with ships most days from early May through September. The last listed call is Ovation of the Seas on Monday, November 8, 2027.

How many cruise ships visit Vancouver in 2027?

The Port of Vancouver expects about 383 cruise ship calls between March and November 2027. Current published listings show 354 calls by 39 different ships from 17 cruise lines, so expect more dates to be added.

What's new in Vancouver's 2027 cruise season?

Explora Journeys arrives with its first-ever Alaska season on Explora III, starting from Vancouver on May 10, 2027. Crown Princess becomes a weekly Saturday regular, Anthem of the Seas sails every other week between Vancouver and Seward, and Crystal Serenity, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess and Azamara Quest are on the Vancouver list.

What are the busiest cruise days in Vancouver in 2027?

Current listings show four-ship days on Sunday May 30, Sunday June 13, Wednesday August 18 and Wednesday September 1, 2027. Most Sundays bring three ships (Celebrity Summit, Serenade of the Seas plus Westerdam or Nieuw Amsterdam).

What time do cruise ships arrive at Canada Place?

Most ships are scheduled alongside around 7:00–7:30 AM and sail between about 4:00 and 7:00 PM. On our live camera you'll usually see them sailing in under the Lions Gate Bridge and past Stanley Park roughly an hour before the scheduled arrival time.

Can I watch Vancouver cruise ships live?

Yes. Vancouver City Views streams Canada Place, Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains live 24/7 on YouTube, so you can watch every 2027 arrival and sailaway in real time.

Watch every ship live

Our camera looks straight across Canada Place, Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains. Ships appear about an hour before their scheduled arrival as they come in under the Lions Gate Bridge — tune in early for the best arrivals, and again in the late afternoon for sailaways.

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Updated November 2026. Based on the preliminary 2027 Port of Vancouver schedule and published cruise-line itineraries; additional calls (especially expedition and small ships) are typically added through the winter. Dates and times are subject to change — confirm with your cruise line.