12 cruise ships expected to arrive in Victoria this April as tourist season kicks off

Another tourist season is officially upon us!

Throughout the month of April, there are 12 cruise ships expected to dock in Victoria, adding up to 31,106 people—a nice warmup before the busy summer months.

The Koningsdam kicks us off this week on Friday, April 4th—arriving at 10 a.m. with 2,650 passengers.

There won’t be any ships over the weekend or next week! The next one to dock will be the Grand Princess on Monday, April 14th at 9 a.m.

The cruise ships to follow are as such:

• Friday, April 18th at 8 p.m.: Norwegian Bliss with 4,250 passengers
• Saturday, April 19th at 10 p.m.: Norwegian Encore with 3,998 passengers
• Sunday, April 20th at 12 pm.: Europa 2 with 516 passengers
• Sunday, April 20th at 8 p.m.: Carnival Spirit with 2,124 passengers
• Friday, April 25th at 8 a.m.: Koningsdam with 2,650 passengers
• Friday, April 25th at 8 p.m.: Norwegian Bliss with 4,250 passengers
• Saturday, April 26th at 8 a.m.: Westerdam with 1,840 passengers
• Saturday, April 26th at 8 p.m.: Norwegian Encore with 3,998 passengers
• Sunday, April 27th at 8 p.m.: Carnival Spirit with 2,124 passengers

Not seen as often on our shores, the Europa 2 has been in service since 2013 and is a jewel in the fleet of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.

According to Sea Scanner, all of the suites aboard the Europa 2 have their own veranda and at least 28 square metres of living space.

The atmosphere is described as relaxed and casual, while maintaining high quality food and excursions. 

Have a wonderful April, Victoria!