Cruising from Port Metro Vancouver
For more than 30 years, the Port Metro Vancouver has been the leading homeport for Alaska cruises, offering passengers more ships and departure dates to choose from than any other port. The Port's two cruise terminals, Canada Place and Ballantyne, are conveniently located and only 30 minutes away from the Vancouver International Airport. Canada Place is located in the city centre, close to shopping, dining, attractions, and Stanley Park. Ballantyne is located east of the city centre and close to Canada Place. The cruise terminals are modern, secure, and world-class.
We continue to offer cruise passengers more ships and departures dates to choose from than any other port. The Port welcomed 256 ship visits and 898,500 revenue passengers at its two cruise terminals, Canada Place and Ballantyne, which offer all the modern conveniences and services for a positive and safe cruise experience.
Canada Place
Port Metro Vancouver's premier cruise facility is located in the city centre, at 999 Canada Place near excellent hotels, shopping, dining, entertainment and attractions. Its distinctive white sail design, five-star hotel, and the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre make Canada Place an attractive start and finish to any cruise experience.
- Berths: 3
- Lengths: 506 m. (1,660 ft.); 329 m. (1,070 ft.); 274 m. (900 ft.)
- Depth: 8.4 m. (27.5 ft.) to 10 m. (33 ft.)
- Gangway Units: 2 automatic tide-sensored gangways at each berth.
- Baggage Area: 6,000 sq. m. (64,500 sq. ft.)
- Dock Apron: 9,500 sq. m. (102,700 sq. ft.)
- Vessel Services: Fresh water at dockside, ship telephone jacks, garbage collection (international and domestic), 24-hr. tug service, 24-hr. security.
- Passenger Services:
Ballantyne
Ballantyne, Port Metro Vancouver's second cruise facility, is located at 851 Centennial Road, east of the city centre and just minutes away from Canada Place. The entire terminal underwent a major expansion and renovation in 1995, ensuring modern and efficient services to the cruise industry.
Travellers to Ballantyne have access to Ballantyne Cruise Terminal via Clark Drive or McGill Street Overpass only. There is no access to travellers via Victoria Drive and Heatley Avenue.
- Berths: 2 East Berth #1: 366 m. (1,200 ft.); West Berth #2: used as an overflow berth.
- Depth: 10 m. (33 ft.)
- Gangway Units: 2 automatic tide-sensored gangways.
- Baggage area: 2,320 sq. m. (25,000 sq. ft.)
- Dock apron: 10,100 sq. m. (109,000 sq. ft.)
- Vessel Services: Fresh water at dockside, ship telephone jacks, garbage collection (international and domestic), 24-hr. tug service, 24-hr security.
- Passenger Services: Individual baggage carts, food and drink concessions, full wheelchair access, full customs service, car and bus parking and taxi.
Maps & Driving Directions
Driving Directions
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- Cross the Canadian Border via I-5 north.
- I-5 becomes Route 99. Follow Route 99 and exit at Knight Street.
- Knight Street will become Clark Drive. Continue north on Clark to the foot of Clark and
- Turn right on Stewart Street.
- Proceed to Ballantyne which is almost 1KM west of the foot of Clark.
- Ballantyne is on your right-hand side.
- Transit Time/Distance from US-Canada Border to Ballantyne - 1.5 hours
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- Take Route 99 and exit at Knight Street.
- Knight Street will become Clark. Continue on Clark to Powell Street and turn left.
- Proceed to Heatley Avenue and turn right. Cross railroad overpass to the cruise terminal.
- Transit Time/Distance from Vancouver International Airport to Ballantyne Pier - 25 minutes / 10 miles
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- Proceed east on Hastings Street to Clark Drive.
- Turn left on Clark to the foot of Clark and turn right on Stewart Street.
- Proceed to Ballantyne which is almost 1KM west of the foot of Clark.
- Ballantyne is on your right-hand side.
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- Cross the Canadian Border via I-5 north.
- I-5 becomes Route 99. Continue north on Route 99 until you cross the Oak Street Bridge.
- Turn left on 49th Avenue. Turn right on Granville Street.
- Proceed north across the Granville Street Bridge. Take the Seymour Street exit.
- Proceed north along Seymour Street to West Cordova Street.
- Turn left on West Cordova Street. Turn right on Howe Street.
- You are now facing Canada Place.
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- Exit the airport via Grant McConachie Way.
- Cross the Arthur Laing Bridge staying in the right lane.
- Take the Granville Street exit and proceed north down Granville Street.
- Proceed north across the Granville Street Bridge. Take the Seymour Street exit.
- Proceed north along Seymour Street to West Cordova Street.
- Turn left on West Cordova Street. Turn right on Howe Street.
- You are now facing Canada Place.