Things To Do in Victoria & Port of Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal Layover Ideas

Pickup from the cruise terminal with worry-free transfers and guaranteed return! See the very best of Victoria while in port on this comprehensive tour of the city. This 1.5-hour shore excursion is a great way to get to know the charming provincial capital of British Columbia and to discover its famous landmarks and history. Your experienced guide will provide fascinating commentary on Victoria's rich history and scenic beauty, and there are numerous stops at points of interest for photo opportunities! Visit Craigdarroch Castle, the Inner Harbour, one of Canada’s oldest Chinatowns and more.

Make your port stop in Victoria unforgettable with a shore excursion that includes an exhilarating whale-watching trip and a visit to dazzling Butchart Gardens. Spot whales with the help of your naturalist guide on a 3.5-hour whale-watching tour from Inner Harbour around the Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands. Then, admire a wonderland of flowers while wandering through famous Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada. This combination of guided and independent sightseeing allows you to see the best of Victoria in a short span of time.  Pickup from the cruise terminal with worry-free transfers and guaranteed return.

When you make port in Victoria, British Columbia, take a 2-hour cycling tour that explores the city’s atmospheric streets. Learn about the history of British Columbia’s capital as you pedal through neighborhoods like Fernwood, Chinatown and Cook Street Village; cruise along bike paths that wind through Beacon Hill and Moss Rock Parks; and visit the bustling Inner Harbour. Photograph famous attractions like Craigdarroch Castle, one of the tallest totem poles in the world and Victoria’s iconic architecture. This ride will show you why Victoria is one of the most livable and bike-friendly cities in Canada.

While your ship is docked in port in Victoria, soar through the trees of British Columbia's temperate rainforest! Located on Vancouver Island, just half an hour from Victoria, the zipline park is home to eight thrilling ziplines covering more than 1,000 feet (305 meters). Your tour also includes a 10-minute ATV ride and two suspension bridges that will have you walking high above the forest floor. This small-group two-hour tour also includes not one, but two tour guides who will tell you about your surroundings, answer your questions and make sure that your experience is fun and safe!

While in port in Victoria, venture back in time with a tour of a true Victorian-era gem: the Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria, British Columbia. Now an important piece of British Columbia history, the castle was originally built for BC's richest man in the early 1900s, and boasts impressive Victorian furnishing, a large collection of stained and leaded glass windows and intricate woodwork. Only a short walk or taxi drive from the Victoria cruise ship port, the Craigdarroch Castle self-guided tour is a highlight that shouldn't be missed!

While in port in beautiful Victoria, check out British Columbia's famous abundance of whales and on this educational 3-hour whale-watching cruise! You'll not only have a chance to spot these incredible mammals, but you’ll also learn all about Canada’s marine life from your expert naturalist guides. Cruise on a 40-passenger boat, designed specifically for whale watching, and listen as two onboard naturalists explain the wonders of the surrounding Pacific marine ecosystems.