Victoria (BC)
Canada
Port Report Card
Port Stats
The Tea
Victoria, British Columbia is the Canadian port that feels more British than Britain — afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, double-decker buses, hanging flower baskets everywhere, and a general politeness that makes Americans feel like savages. The Inner Harbour is beautiful and right at the cruise terminal.
The walkability is excellent. The Royal BC Museum, Butchart Gardens (bus or taxi, about 30 minutes), and Fisherman's Wharf (floating homes and fish & chips) are the highlights. The city is clean, safe, and genuinely pleasant in a way that doesn't feel manufactured for tourists.
The tea: Victoria is the palette cleanser of the Alaska cruise — after days of wilderness and small-town Alaska, you get a proper city with real restaurants, craft breweries, and culture. It's also the most expensive port in the Pacific Northwest, because the Canadian dollar still manages to make everything cost more than you expected. Lovely city, light wallet.
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 20 | 35% |
| Feb | 42°F | 9 | 69% |
| Mar | 44°F | 9 | 71% |
| Apr | 48°F | 9 | 70% |
| May | 54°F | 6 | 81% |
| Jun | 59°F | 7 | 77% |
| Jul | 68°F | 1 | 97% |
| Aug | 65°F | 5 | 84% |
| Sep | 60°F | 4 | 87% |
| Oct | 51°F | 14 | 55% |
| Nov | 45°F | 17 | 43% |
| Dec | 44°F | 19 | 39% |
Victoria (BC) on the Cruise Schedule
Eight ships we track are scheduled to stop at Victoria (BC) on at least 108 sailings over the next 12 months. Ports of call are only recorded for some itineraries, so the real number is likely higher. Those ships sail for 6 different cruise lines. The busiest months on the schedule are May 2027 and June 2027.
Ships Scheduled to Stop at Victoria (BC)
Dates are when the sailing departs its home port, not the day it reaches Victoria (BC).
| Ship | Cruise Line | Sailings Stopping Here | Next Sailing | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian | 23 | Sep 19, 2026 | 100 |
| Norwegian Encore | Norwegian | 21 | Sep 20, 2026 | 92 |
| Carnival Spirit | Carnival | 20 | Apr 29, 2027 | 99 |
| Celebrity Edge | Celebrity | 18 | May 21, 2027 | 98 |
| Eurodam | Holland America | 13 | Sep 19, 2026 | 99 |
| Seven Seas Explorer | Regent Seven Seas | 8 | May 26, 2027 | 100 |
| Norwegian Joy | Norwegian | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 | 100 |
| Anthem of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 1 | Sep 21, 2026 | 100 |
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