Locals looking for a cheap Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»cruise may want to book a sailing ahead of the start of the Alaskan cruise season.
While there are some economical options from Canada Place, they typically aren't offered until the season is well underway and might not be available until it is winding down.
But there are multiple options available for people travelling on a budget who are looking for a cruise that visits Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»and departs soon.
San Francisco to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»on the Grand Princess
A three-day cruise from San Francisco, California to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»includes a day at sea and a stop in Victoria before disembarking at Canada Place on Tuesday, April 30.
The ship is the five-star Grand Princess, which offers four swimming pools, eight hot tubs, a live theatre, mini-golf, renowned spa treatments, movies under the stars, a jogging track, and much more.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| Saturday, April 27 | San Francisco, CA | 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sunday, April 28 | At Sea | ||
| Monday, April 29 | Victoria, B.C., Canada | Noon | 11:59 p.m. |
| Tuesday, April 30 | Vancouver, B.C., Canada | 7:30 a.m. |
The total cost of an interior stateroom for two people is $1,101.56 or $550.78 per guest.
Not only does that cost include your transportation on a beautiful ship, but it also includes meals, entertainment, snacks and lodging. The only thing it doesn’t factor in is alcohol, but you may opt to purchase a drink package that can reduce the cost of your spending.
Travellers may feel more comfortable flying the night before the cruise departs. However, San Francisco is only a short flight from YVR and an early morning flight should give you adequate time to make to the sailing provided there are no delays.
Prices on one-way trips start at $95 with Flair Airlines.
Los Angeles to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»on the Sapphire Princess
A four-day cruise from Los Angeles, California to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»includes three days at sea before disembarking at Canada Place on Saturday, May 30.
The ship is the five-star Sapphire Princess, which offers four swimming pools, six hot tubs, a live theatre, mini-golf, an ice skating rink, renowned spa treatments, movies under the stars, a jogging track, and much more.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| Tuesday, May 7 | Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA | 3:00 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, May 8 | At Sea | ||
| Thursday, May 9 | At Sea | ||
| Friday, May 10 | At Sea | ||
| Saturday, May 11 | Vancouver, B.C., Canada | 7:30 a.m. |
The total cost of an interior stateroom for two people is $892.84 or $446.42 per guest.
Travellers may also feel more comfortable flying the night before the cruise departs. However, Los Angeles is only a short flight from YVR and there is an early morning flight at 7 a.m.
Prices on the one-way trips start at $93 with Flair Airlines.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»to Seattle on the Majestic Princess
A three-day cruise from Vancouver to Seattle includes an overnight at Canada Place, a stop in Victoria, and a day at sea before it disembarks in Seattle on Sunday, May 12.
The ship is the five-star Majestic Princess, which offers swimming pools, hot tubs, a live theatre, a basketball court, mini-golf, renowned spa treatments, movies under the stars, a jogging track, and much more.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| Thursday, May 9 | Vancouver, B.C., Canada | Embark | |
| Friday, May 10 | Vancouver, B.C., Canada | 2:00 a.m. | |
| Friday, May 10 | Victoria, B.C., Canada | 11:00 a.m. | 11:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, May 11 | At Sea | ||
| Sunday, May 12 | Seattle, WA | 7:00 a.m. |
The total cost of an interior stateroom for two people is $1,102.32 or $551.16 per guest.
Travellers have a couple of options heading home after they disembark in Seattle. The Amtrak train connects the city with Vancouver and offers a food and beverage service, including beer, wine and spirits. Alternatively, there is a bus service that offers a trip connecting the two cities for as little as $37.99.
Flights from Seattle International Airport (SEA) to YVR start at $155.
