**** Vancouver FAQ Thread **** A few updates in main post!

[sunshine1259]

The price of our cabin dropped in price for our cruise (August 30th). I had DCL apply the new rates. Now, at least one of us can go to Palo and have a drink to boot!!!

 

[poohj80]

The price of our cabin dropped in price for our cruise (August 30th). I had DCL apply the new rates. Now, at least one of us can go to Palo and have a drink to boot!!!

What category cabin did those of you who noticed the price has fallen have booked? I can't tell if mine has or not.

 

[sunshine1259]

What category cabin did those of you who noticed the price has fallen have booked? I can't tell if mine has or not.

We are in Category 5C. We booked onboard in 2009.

 

[okwjim]

Thanks for the info

 

[poohj80]

We are in Category 5C. We booked onboard in 2009.

Thanks! We booked on board too but I don't know how much to take off the prices I see online to compare to what I'm paying. Is it a straight 10%?

 

[sunshine1259]

Thanks! We booked on board too but I don't know how much to take off the prices I see online to compare to what I'm paying. Is it a straight 10%?

Yes, I took off 10% from the cruise only amount. Then, I compared that amount to the amount that I had booked on board. It was about $30.00. But hey, $30.00 is $30.00.

 

[DenverVal]

The 10% doesn't include any of the taxes, fees, transfers, etc., just the cruise fare.

 

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

We are staying in Vancouver the night before at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel...What restaurants are close by??? Anyone on have any suggestions???

 

[northyvr]

We are staying in Vancouver the night before at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel...What restaurants are close by??? Anyone on have any suggestions???

The Fairmont Pacific Rim is gorgeous. You'll love it there. There are tons of fantastic restaurants nearby for dining. Here's a website that offers unbiased reviews and online reservations:
http://www.opentable.com/start.aspx?m=73

 

[DCLInauguralXmas]

Prior to our DCL Alaskan cruise this summer, will be traveling cross country in a 31 foot motorhome. We are planning to arrive in Vancouver a few days before the cruise and would like to find a campground will electric, sewer, and water hook up. The only one that I can find is on Victoria Island. That would be very cool but not very accessible to the sites that we would like to visit while we are in Vancouver. I have rented a parking spot during the cruise so it would just be for a few days of camping. All suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[mellers]

Prior to our DCL Alaskan cruise this summer, will be traveling cross country in a 31 foot motorhome. We are planning to arrive in Vancouver a few days before the cruise and would like to find a campground will electric, sewer, and water hook up. The only one that I can find is on Victoria Island. That would be very cool but not very accessible to the sites that we would like to visit while we are in Vancouver. I have rented a parking spot during the cruise so it would just be for a few days of camping. All suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Would this help? It seems to be the closest to Vancouver; it's just outside the city limits:

http://capilanorvpark.com/

 

[plutojudy]

Can anyone tell me if the La Qunita at Vancouver airport is a good option for a pre cruise stay? Is it in a safe area?

 

[poohj80]

Does anyone have any suggestions of where to stay in Seattle that might offer airport Shuttle service or be closed to Amtrak for catching the train to Vancouver?

Thanks!

 

[stepknees]

Does anyone have any suggestions of where to stay in Seattle that might offer airport Shuttle service or be closed to Amtrak for catching the train to Vancouver?

Thanks!

There are plenty of hotels around the airport that will offer shuttle service to the hotel. The issue will be that the airport and Amtrak stations are not near each other at all. You will likely have to choose a cab/limo/SuperShuttle for one part of the trip. The Silver Cloud (next to Safeco Field) is probably the closest hotel to the Amtrak station -- maybe 3 blocks to walk.

One thing you might want to check is if there are trains for Vancouver that depart from the Tukwila station (If there is a Vancouver train that originates in Portland rather than Seattle, it may stop there). This is a closer station to the airport, and with a little calling around, you might find a hotel that offers a shuttle to both the airport and the Tukwila amtrak station. (But also double check that Tukwila will accept checked baggage -- some smaller Amtrak stations do not).

 

[poohj80]

There are plenty of hotels around the airport that will offer shuttle service to the hotel. The issue will be that the airport and Amtrak stations are not near each other at all. You will likely have to choose a cab/limo/SuperShuttle for one part of the trip. The Silver Cloud (next to Safeco Field) is probably the closest hotel to the Amtrak station -- maybe 3 blocks to walk.

One thing you might want to check is if there are trains for Vancouver that depart from the Tukwila station (If there is a Vancouver train that originates in Portland rather than Seattle, it may stop there). This is a closer station to the airport, and with a little calling around, you might find a hotel that offers a shuttle to both the airport and the Tukwila amtrak station. (But also double check that Tukwila will accept checked baggage -- some smaller Amtrak stations do not).

Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[mellers]

Can anyone tell me if the La Qunita at Vancouver airport is a good option for a pre cruise stay? Is it in a safe area?

It is a safe area. My family and I are staying at the Four Points Sheraton, less than half a block away, before our cruise. We've stayed there quite a lot--my husband's family lives in that area.

 

[mellers]

There are plenty of hotels around the airport that will offer shuttle service to the hotel. The issue will be that the airport and Amtrak stations are not near each other at all. You will likely have to choose a cab/limo/SuperShuttle for one part of the trip. The Silver Cloud (next to Safeco Field) is probably the closest hotel to the Amtrak station -- maybe 3 blocks to walk.

One thing you might want to check is if there are trains for Vancouver that depart from the Tukwila station (If there is a Vancouver train that originates in Portland rather than Seattle, it may stop there). This is a closer station to the airport, and with a little calling around, you might find a hotel that offers a shuttle to both the airport and the Tukwila amtrak station. (But also double check that Tukwila will accept checked baggage -- some smaller Amtrak stations do not).

No place I know of will offer shuttle service to both, but the Mayflower Park Hotel at Westlake Center is connected to Westlake Center, which is one of the endpoints of the Seattle Transit Tunnel. You can take the light rail to International District to catch Amtrak, or to the airport. You still may have to roll your luggage a block or so to Amtrak,so if you're trying to avoid luggage schlepping, this probably isn't your best bet.

 

[plutojudy]

It is a safe area. My family and I are staying at the Four Points Sheraton, less than half a block away, before our cruise. We've stayed there quite a lot--my husband's family lives in that area.

Thank you very much.

 

[tanyaewa]

Capilano RV park is in a great location right across the Lions Gate bridge from downtown Vancouver.

Victoria is located on Vancouver Island a 1.5 hr/ approx $70 (with RV) ferry ride away.
there are great number of awesome campground on Vancouver Island - but that is alsmost a seperate vacation in itself.

There are also many many campgrounds on the outskirts of Vancouver in the *Fraser Valley* area

http://www.camping.bc.ca/

 

[disney_guest]

Has anyone stayed at the Holiday Inn downtown? Also, is it close to the port and other attractions. I am debating on a rental as I will be in two days before the cruise and wanted to see the aquarium, etc. Thanks.