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Mouseketeer peter · 03-05-2013, 08:19 AM

Are there any hotels in Vancouver that have a shuttle to the cruise port? Any other tips would be appreciated.

VowRenewal13 · 03-05-2013, 08:32 AM

The Fairmont Waterfront is right across the street from the cruise terminal.

nbrmommy2005 · 03-05-2013, 08:53 AM

We stayed at The Hampton Inn and they had a shuttle to the port.

tajz90 · 03-05-2013, 08:55 AM

Stay at the Pan Pacific.

Take the elevator down to the port check in. Our kids woke up early to watch the Wonder sail in. It's a great hotel.

cheryllarsen · 03-05-2013, 09:16 AM

There is also the city bus line. Very reasonable if your hotel doesn't have a shuttle

cheryllarsen · 03-05-2013, 09:17 AM

We took the city bus line from Vancouver to Seattle were we got our rental car after our cruise.

MagicMe · 03-05-2013, 11:50 AM

We stayed at the Hampton Inn in Aug 2011. We loved the location. It was right near a HopOn HopOff bus stop. We took that all around the city and enjoyed the sites. We checked with the desk and if I remember, I believe you could go down that morning to sign up for the shuttle (I went down 15 minutes before the time they gave and there were already people waiting!!). No problem as I think we were on the third shuttle over (there were seven of us) and we were still at the port before they opened the security gates.

PS. the shuttle was free although I did tip the driver for handling our luggage including a wheel chair for my mom.

Cmbar · 03-05-2013, 12:24 PM

For those of you mentioning Hampton Inn. Which one is it? There are three in Vancouver and I can't figure which one it is that you say has the shuttle. Thanks for any help!

BowlerHatGirl · 03-05-2013, 12:33 PM

We booked at the Best Western Plus. It's a little further away from the dock but they have a shuttle service that will drop you off.
I was shocked to see the cost of the hotels in Vancouver (I guess I'm not a city girl lol) and while I'm sure they're all awesome places to stay, our budget doesn't allow for the fancy places.

Aby · 03-05-2013, 01:01 PM

I absolutely adored the Fairmont Waterfront when we were there for the Alaska cruise in 2011. Our room was literally looking over the port, and I got to watch the cruise ship pull in!

It is literally steps away from the terminal, so we just walked over in the morning with our baggage in tow (if you book the hotel through Disney, they will offer you resort to port transfers - don't bother!).

Also, the hotel has an amazing breakfast buffet with omelettes to die for, and very close to the pick up spot for many tour busses and the hop on hop off Vancouver Trolley, so it was very convenient. We also walked a few blocks to do some shopping, and the olympic cauldron was a sight to see, again, only a short distance from the hotel.

It can be pricey, but worth it!

Aby

Pooh001 · 03-05-2013, 01:41 PM

We landed with 5 people and 12 pieces of luggage . I found the limousines in front of the airport to be excellent and helpful. We all hopped in the limo and went to Waterfront Fairmont for about 80.00 w tip ! Far better than in Orlando . I would talk with the limo guys when you come out of baggage claim . We stayed 5 nights at the Waterfront and loved it ! Would repeat anytime . Would recommend a sea plane to Victoria and renting a car for the day to drive to Whistler . Hope that helps

meajuly5 · 03-05-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pooh001

We landed with 5 people and 12 pieces of luggage . I found the limousines in front of the airport to be excellent and helpful. We all hopped in the limo and went to Waterfront Fairmont for about 80.00 w tip ! Far better than in Orlando . I would talk with the limo guys when you come out of baggage claim . We stayed 5 nights at the Waterfront and loved it ! Would repeat anytime . Would recommend a sea plane to Victoria and renting a car for the day to drive to Whistler . Hope that helps

We be staying there and have approx 2 days in Vancouver. Any suggestions for that short time frame?

dahuffy · 03-05-2013, 06:44 PM

I don't want to spend $100 a night for a bed

Silly Little Pixie · 03-05-2013, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicMe

We stayed at the Hampton Inn in Aug 2011. We loved the location. It was right near a HopOn HopOff bus stop. We took that all around the city and enjoyed the sites. We checked with the desk and if I remember, I believe you could go down that morning to sign up for the shuttle (I went down 15 minutes before the time they gave and there were already people waiting!!). No problem as I think we were on the third shuttle over (there were seven of us) and we were still at the port before they opened the security gates.

PS. the shuttle was free although I did tip the driver for handling our luggage including a wheel chair for my mom.

Great to know!! I think we will book there as we have hotel points we can use. More money then to spend onboard! Woot woot!

The Hop On, Hop Off bus sounds perfect. Do we need to buy tickets in advance? Do they take American dollars or will we need to exchange beforehand?

KingRichard · 03-06-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dahuffy

I don't want to spend $100 a night for a bed

Ha Ha that's cheap in lot of places.

03-05-2013, 08:19 AM	#1
Mouseketeer peter Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1	Alaska cruise Are there any hotels in Vancouver that have a shuttle to the cruise port? Any other tips would be appreciated.

03-05-2013, 08:32 AM	#2
VowRenewal13 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Anniston, AL Posts: 125	The Fairmont Waterfront is right across the street from the cruise terminal. __________________ All Star Music -Jul 05 - All Star Movies -Jul 05, Disney Dream Bahamas- Jul 11, Disney Wonder to Alaska -Jun 12, Disney Dream Bahamas- Nov 12, Disney Dream Vow Renewal - Jul 13, Disney Wonder - San Diego to Vancouver - May 2014, Disney Wonder - 9 Night Alaska - May 2014, DVC Member - AKV - 2012

03-05-2013, 08:53 AM	#3
nbrmommy2005 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 59	We stayed at The Hampton Inn and they had a shuttle to the port. __________________ Danielle

03-05-2013, 11:50 AM	#7
MagicMe DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outside Philly, PA Posts: 3,864	We stayed at the Hampton Inn in Aug 2011. We loved the location. It was right near a HopOn HopOff bus stop. We took that all around the city and enjoyed the sites. We checked with the desk and if I remember, I believe you could go down that morning to sign up for the shuttle (I went down 15 minutes before the time they gave and there were already people waiting!!). No problem as I think we were on the third shuttle over (there were seven of us) and we were still at the port before they opened the security gates. PS. the shuttle was free although I did tip the driver for handling our luggage including a wheel chair for my mom. __________________ *Melodie* Disney Fantasy - SEP12; Disney Dream/OKW - OCT11; Disney Wonder - Alaska AUG11; Disney Magic WBTA - Sep10; Disney Magic - Sep08; WL - Dec07-MVMCP; OKW - Oct/Nov06-MNSSHP; Disney Wonder - Aug06; OKW - Sept05; Disneyland - Jun04; Offsite - Dec03-MVMCP; Poly - Aug02; POR/Wonder - Aug00; POR - Jul99; And many more...

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03-05-2013, 08:55 AM	#4
tajz90 Mama D Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,382	Stay at the Pan Pacific. Take the elevator down to the port check in. Our kids woke up early to watch the Wonder sail in. It's a great hotel.

03-05-2013, 09:16 AM	#5
cheryllarsen Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 274	There is also the city bus line. Very reasonable if your hotel doesn't have a shuttle

03-05-2013, 09:17 AM	#6
cheryllarsen Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 274	We took the city bus line from Vancouver to Seattle were we got our rental car after our cruise.

03-05-2013, 12:33 PM	#9
BowlerHatGirl Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 32	We booked at the Best Western Plus. It's a little further away from the dock but they have a shuttle service that will drop you off. I was shocked to see the cost of the hotels in Vancouver (I guess I'm not a city girl lol) and while I'm sure they're all awesome places to stay, our budget doesn't allow for the fancy places. __________________

03-05-2013, 01:01 PM	#10
Aby Obsessive and Compulsive Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Prince George, BC, Canada Posts: 166	I absolutely adored the Fairmont Waterfront when we were there for the Alaska cruise in 2011. Our room was literally looking over the port, and I got to watch the cruise ship pull in! It is literally steps away from the terminal, so we just walked over in the morning with our baggage in tow (if you book the hotel through Disney, they will offer you resort to port transfers - don't bother!). Also, the hotel has an amazing breakfast buffet with omelettes to die for, and very close to the pick up spot for many tour busses and the hop on hop off Vancouver Trolley, so it was very convenient. We also walked a few blocks to do some shopping, and the olympic cauldron was a sight to see, again, only a short distance from the hotel. It can be pricey, but worth it! Aby

03-05-2013, 01:41 PM	#11
Pooh001 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 32	We landed with 5 people and 12 pieces of luggage . I found the limousines in front of the airport to be excellent and helpful. We all hopped in the limo and went to Waterfront Fairmont for about 80.00 w tip ! Far better than in Orlando . I would talk with the limo guys when you come out of baggage claim . We stayed 5 nights at the Waterfront and loved it ! Would repeat anytime . Would recommend a sea plane to Victoria and renting a car for the day to drive to Whistler . Hope that helps

03-05-2013, 06:44 PM	#13
dahuffy Always Be Nice To The Lunch Lady Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,648	I don't want to spend $100 a night for a bed

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