Vancouver cruise season closes at record 1.4 million passengers

On 10 October 2026 Canadian travel pages led with Vancouver's record cruise year, as the Port of Vancouver confirmed 1.4 million passenger visits and 358 ship calls across the 2026 Alaska cruise season. The record-breaking run closes with Norwegian Encore's scheduled stop at Canada Place on 12 October and departure on 13 October. Operators highlighted the economic impact for restaurants, hotels and tour companies around Burrard Inlet, and the port said it is already pointing toward further growth for 2027 with new terminal berths and shoreside power upgrades. The story ran alongside wider cruise-industry news, including Virgin Voyages rerouting Brilliant Lady as Hurricane Rachel threatens the Mexican Riviera, Hanseatic Spirit becoming the largest cruise ship to visit Ipswich, and Carnival adjusting West Coast and Caribbean itineraries because of storms. Coverage on Travel And Tour World, Cruise Industry News and local Vancouver outlets kept the Canadian record story at the top of cruise sections.