Victoria’s Ogden Point is preparing for a busy week, hosting 13 cruise ships from Monday, September 22nd, to Sunday, September 28th.
Originally, these ships were expected to bring around 42,089 passengers to the capital city, but after Carnival Spirit canceled both of its planned stops, the estimated total now sits at about 38,995 visitors.
This week marks a busy period as fall officially starts, and only a few weeks are left in Victoria’s cruise season.
The schedule includes a mix of large liners carrying over 4,000 passengers and smaller expedition ships that offer a different perspective on the industry.
A highlight this week is Anthem of the Seas, arriving Thursday with nearly 5,000 guests. It is the largest ship visiting Victoria. Norwegian Cruise Line will also make an impact with three ships scheduled: Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore, and Norwegian Joy.
Here’s the full breakdown of this week’s schedule:
Monday, September 22nd
- Caribbean Princess (Princess Cruise Lines) – 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. | 3,140 passengers
- Carnival Spirit (Carnival Cruise Lines) – Cancelled | 2,124 passengers
Wednesday, September 24th
- Queen Elizabeth (Cunard Line) – 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. | 2,081 passengers
Thursday, September 25th
- Carnival Spirit (Carnival Cruise Lines) – Cancelled | 2,124 passengers
- National Geographic Quest (Lindblad Expeditions) – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | 100 passengers
- Anthem of the Seas (Royal Caribbean Intl.) – 11:59 a.m. to 10 p.m. | 4,919 passengers
Daily total: 2 ships, 5,019 passengers
Friday, September 26th
- Norwegian Bliss (Norwegian Cruise Line) – 7:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. | 4,250 passengers
- Eurodam (Holland America Line) – 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. | 2,104 passengers
Daily total: 2 ships, 6,354 passengers
Saturday, September 27th
- Discovery Princess (Princess Cruise Lines) – 7 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. | 3,660 passengers
- Norwegian Encore (Norwegian Cruise Line) – 7:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. | 3,998 passengers
Daily total: 2 ships, 7,658 passengers
Sunday, September 28th
- Royal Princess (Princess Cruise Lines) – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 3,560 passengers
- National Geographic Venture (Lindblad Expeditions) – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | 100 passengers
- Norwegian Joy (Norwegian Cruise Line) – 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. | 3,883 passengers
- Quantum of the Seas (Royal Caribbean Intl.) – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | 4,180 passengers
Daily total: 4 ships, 11,723 passengers
With autumn just days away, Ogden Point remains a center for international travel. Be sure to see these impressive ships before the season comes to an end.
