Victoria, brace yourselves—we’ve got another big week of cruise ship visits rolling into Ogden Point, and this one carries us right through the Labour Day long weekend!
From Monday, August 25th to Monday, September 1st, we’ll welcome 16 cruise ship calls, bringing an estimated 49,000 visitors to the city.
That’s a lot of new faces filling downtown cafes, shops, and waterfront paths.
Some real heavyweights are docking this week too, including Anthem of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean giant that stretches over 1,100 feet and carries nearly 5,000 passengers, and the sleek Celebrity Edge, known for its unique “Magic Carpet” platform that hangs over the side of the ship.
Here’s the full lineup so you can plan your ship-spotting (or just mentally prepare for the downtown buzz):
- Monday, August 25th
- Carnival Spirit – 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (2,124 passengers)
- Wednesday, August 27th
- Queen Elizabeth – 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (2,081 passengers) – A Cunard classic with timeless elegance
- Riviera – 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. (1,328 passengers)
- Carnival Luminosa – 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (2,260 passengers)
- Thursday, August 28th
- Anthem of the Seas – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (4,919 passengers) – One of the largest cruise ships in the world, packed with high-tech entertainment
- Celebrity Edge – 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (2,918 passengers) – Known for its cutting-edge design and luxury vibe
- Friday, August 29th
- Norwegian Bliss – 7:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (4,250 passengers) – Features a go-kart track on board. Yes, really!
- Eurodam – 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (2,104 passengers)
- Royal Princess – 8:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (3,560 passengers)
- Saturday, August 30th
- Ruby Princess – 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (3,080 passengers)
- Discovery Princess – 7 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (3,660 passengers)
- Norwegian Encore – 7:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (3,998 passengers)
- Westerdam – 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (1,840 passengers)
- Sunday, August 31st
- Norwegian Joy – 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. (3,883 passengers) – Complete with an observation lounge for those Alaska views
- Quantum of the Seas – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (4,180 passengers) – Another Royal Caribbean mega-ship bringing serious wow factor
- Monday, September 1st (Labour Day)
Carnival Spirit – 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (2,124 passengers)
Enjoy the sights and energy, Victoria as this is the last big summer push before back-to-school!
