Victoria
British Columbia's charming capital city is often the last stop on Alaska cruises. Known for the Butchart Gardens, Inner Harbour, British colonial architecture, and excellent whale watching.
Cruise Port Intelligence
Dock Port
Ships dock at Ogden Point, a purpose-built cruise terminal about a 30-minute walk from downtown Victoria's Inner Harbour.
Moderately Walkable
A shuttle bus runs from Ogden Point to the Inner Harbour ($8 round trip). Downtown Victoria is very walkable once you arrive. City buses serve greater Victoria. Hop-on/hop-off bus tours are popular. Taxis are metered.
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Port Hours
Typical 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Currency & Language
Safety
Very safe city. Normal urban precautions.
Insider Tips for Victoria
- Butchart Gardens is Victoria's #1 attraction — book ahead in summer
- The Inner Harbour area with the Empress Hotel and Parliament Buildings is beautiful for a stroll
- Victoria has a thriving craft beer scene — several breweries are within walking distance
- Whale watching from Victoria has very high success rates for orcas in summer
Cruise Itineraries Visiting Victoria
7-Night Alaska from Vancouver
Royal Caribbean • 7 Days • from Vancouver, BC
7-Night Alaska Inside Passage
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Night Alaska Inside Passage
MSC Cruises • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Night Alaska Tracy Arm & Glaciers
MSC Cruises • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Alaska Inside Passage
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Alaska Inside Passage
Carnival Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Alaskan Explorer
Holland America Line • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
14-Day Great Alaska Explorer
Holland America Line • 14 Days • from Seattle, WA
7-Day Inside Passage with Glacier Bay
Princess Cruises • 7 Days • from Seattle, WA
Shore Day Guide: Victoria
Quick Stats
Excursions in Victoria
50 excursions available
Port Reports from Cruisers
Real field reports from travelers who've visited Victoria