Victoria’s 2024 Cruise Season Ends, 316 Ship Calls

Norwegian Jewel to bring last 2,300 cruise passengers to Victoria this year

Lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Territory/VICTORIA, BC, October 28, 2024 — The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) will mark the end of Victoria’s cruise ship season on October 30 with the arrival of the Norwegian Jewel at the Breakwater District at Ogden Point. It will be the 316th ship call at the port in 2024.

By October 30, Victoria will have welcomed 316 calls and approximately 970,000 passengers. Over 700,000 passengers disembarked the ships to explore the city’s attractions, landmarks and restaurants.

The 2024 cruise season remains on par with 2023, which saw 326 ship calls and 970,000 cruise passengers pass through Victoria.

Victoria’s cruise ship season started on April 3 with the arrival of the Norwegian Bliss and included two ships making their inaugural calls to the city – the Explora I and Celebrity Edge. Both ships arrived with a welcome from the Lək̓ʷəŋən People.

“We are thrilled with the cruise season in Victoria this year. The industry remains a strong economic driver for Victoria. The Alaska itinerary is an important growth market,” said Robert Lewis-Manning, CEO of GVHA. “The GVHA team is already looking towards the future, with a similar number of cruise ship calls anticipated for 2025. We will continue listening to our communities and improving the cruise experience for passengers, local businesses and residents to ensure everyone benefits from this growing sector.” 

Victoria’s cruise ship industry contributes $130 million annually to the regional economy and is responsible for 800 direct and indirect jobs in Greater Victoria. The Breakwater District at Ogden Point is Canada’s busiest port for ship calls.

Visit our cruise schedule page to review the draft schedule for 2025.

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About the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority:

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that is committed to the stewardship and sustainable growth of Victoria’s dynamic working harbour. GVHA owns and operates several high-profile community amenities, including the Ogden Point Breakwater, Inner Harbour lower causeway, Fisherman’s Wharf and Ship Point Pier. GVHA is certified as a Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Gold Member for its commitment to working in partnership with the Lək̓ʷəŋən People as they pursue their cultural and economic aspirations in the harbour.   

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