As students get ready to return to class on Tuesday, it’s worth remembering that Victoria’s cruise ship season is far from over.
Ogden Point will be buzzing this week as thousands of passengers arrive aboard some of the world’s largest vessels.
According to the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, in total, 36,808 passengers are expected to pass through the city over the next seven days, bringing a welcome boost for local businesses even as summer winds down.
Here’s a look at this week’s schedule:
Monday, September 1st:
- Carnival Spirit – Arrives 8 p.m., departs 11:59 p.m. | 2,124 passengers | Carnival Cruise Lines | From Ketchikan, heading to Seattle
Tuesday, September 2nd:
- Seven Seas Explorer – Arrives 8 a.m., departs 10 p.m. | 754 passengers | Regent Seven Seas | From Ketchikan, heading to Vancouver
Wednesday, September 3rd:
- Carnival Luminosa – Arrives 8 p.m., departs 11:59 p.m. | 2,260 passengers | Carnival Cruise Lines | From Ketchikan, heading to Seattle
Thursday, September 4th:
- Anthem of the Seas – Arrives 11:59 a.m., departs 10 p.m. | 4,919 passengers | Royal Caribbean | From Sitka, heading to Seattle
- Celebrity Edge – Arrives 5 p.m., departs 11:59 p.m. | 2,918 passengers | Celebrity Cruises | From Skagway, heading to Seattle
Friday, September 5th:
- Norwegian Bliss – Arrives 7:30 p.m., departs 11:59 p.m. | 4,250 passengers | Norwegian Cruise Line | From Ketchikan, heading to Seattle
- Eurodam – Arrives 8 p.m., departs 11:59 p.m. | 2,104 passengers | Holland America Line | From Ketchikan, heading to Seattle
- Royal Princess – Arrives 8:30 p.m., departs 11:59 p.m. | 3,560 passengers | Princess Cruises | From Ketchikan, heading to Seattle
Saturday, September 6th
- Discovery Princess – Arrives 7 p.m., departs 11:59 p.m. | 3,660 passengers | Princess Cruises | From Skagway, heading to Seattle
- Norwegian Encore – Arrives 7:30 p.m., departs 11:59 p.m. | 3,998 passengers | Norwegian Cruise Line | From Ketchikan, heading to Seattle
Sunday, September 7th
- Queen Elizabeth – Arrives 11 a.m., departs 10 p.m. | 2,081 passengers | Cunard Line | From Sitka, heading to Seattle
- Quantum of the Seas – Arrives 3 p.m., departs 10 p.m. | 4,180 passengers | Royal Caribbean | From Ketchikan, heading to Seattle
The mix of late-night departures and daytime visits means both downtown businesses and local attractions will continue to see a steady flow of visitors.
