Cruise news (Victoria BC Canada-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces 2027–2028 West Coast season
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2027–2028 West Coast programme, featuring a range of warm-weather itineraries designed for the cooler months...
October 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victoria BC’s 2025 cruise season nears completion as final ships arrive from Alaska
Victoria BC’s 2025 cruise season is drawing to a close with the arrival of its final vessels this weekend. More than 300 ships have called at...
October 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens bookings for Summer 2027 Alaska voyages
MSC Cruises has opened reservations for its Summer 2027 Alaska voyages, to be operated by MSC Poesia from Seattle beginning April 26th, 2027. The...
October 9, 2025 - Accidents
Two passengers go overboard on BC Ferries (Canada) in consecutive days
A passenger went overboard from the Spirit of British Columbia ferry on Thursday evening, September 4th, during the 5 p.m. crossing between Swartz...
September 7, 2025 - Accidents
Passenger retrieved after falling overboard from Spirit of Vancouver Island ferry
The Spirit of Vancouver Island ferry reported that shortly after departing the Tsawwassen Terminal (Vancouver), at approximately 1:00 p.m. on...
September 5, 2025 - Accidents
NCL Norwegian Bliss ship's Alaskan cruise interrupted by several medical emergencies
A recent 7-day Alaska cruise aboard Norwegian Bliss experienced multiple medical emergencies, with one case prompting a USCG/Coast Guard airlift. The...
May 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line marks 15 years in Seattle, launches Alaska 2025 season
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line commemorates its 15th year of homeport operations in Seattle (Washington USA) with the deployment of Carnival Luminosa for...
May 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Alaskan Senator proposes PVSA waiver to bypass Canadian ports
In a recent development, Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has proposed a waiver to the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) that would permit cruise...
March 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth undergoes extensive refurbishment in Singapore for 2025 season
Queen Elizabeth, the renowned Cunard liner, is currently in drydock in Singapore for a comprehensive refurbishment ahead of its 2025 sailings. The 2...
March 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Victoria Harbour (BC Canada) moves toward shore power amid fiscal uncertainty
Port Victoria Harbour (BC Canada) is set to join a growing network of ports incorporating shore power technology, allowing berthed vessels to connect...
February 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries submits proposal for largest fleet expansion in its history
BC Ferries has formally submitted a proposal to the BC Ferries Commissioner to construct 5 new vessels, marking the largest capital investment in the...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Victoria BC Canada’s 2024 cruise season wraps with 316 ship arrivals and ~1M visitors
The 2024 cruise season in Victoria concluded on Ocober 30th as the Norwegian Jewel became the last ship to dock at Ogden Point, marking the 316th...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC starts Alaskan cruises in 2026 with MSC Poesia ship leaving from Seattle WA USA
MSC Cruises will embark on its inaugural Alaska season from May through September 2026. MSC Poesia ship will operate 7-night itineraries from...
October 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival reveals 2026-2027 cruise plans with new European and Alaska itineraries
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled the initial phase of its 2026-2027 deployment plans, starting with summer 2026 sailings to highly sought-after...
August 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas unveils free multi-day land programs for 2025 cruises
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced "Iconic Explorations," a program offering guests complimentary, multi-day land excursions in Europe and...
July 29, 2024