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Changes to upcoming Cruise Season

The safety of passengers and guests who visit Nanaimo is of the highest importance to the Port of Nanaimo.  We support and follow the direction of Transport Canada regarding recently announced changes to the upcoming cruise season in Canada and will continue to be in discussions with our cruise line partners over the next few […]


Announcements | Cruise Nanaimo

New Tours Created For Cruise Ship Passengers Feb 18, 2020 FEBRUARY 18, 2020 – Cruise ship companies are looking for locally authentic on-shore experiences for their passengers, and the Port of Nanaimo is taking extra steps to help support the local business community to create them. Jason Michell, Vice President of Business and Cruise Development, says the […]


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First cruise ship of season arrives at Port of Nanaimo

First cruise ship of season arrives at Port of Nanaimo Jun 11, 2019 The first cruise ship of the season, the 596 guest Silversea Cruises Silver Muse, a luxury cruise line based in Monaco, will dock at the Port of Nanaimo Sunday, June 16. The vessel will arrive from Prince Rupert Sunday at 8 a.m., departing at […]


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The Royal Caribbean Line’s MV Explorer of the Seas returns to the Port of Nanaimo Wednesday May 16th, at 7 AM, departing at 5 PM, her first of two calls in 2018 to Central Vancouver Island May 15, 2018

The Royal Caribbean Line’s MV Explorer of the Seas returns to the Port of Nanaimo Wednesday May 16th, at 7 AM, departing at 5 PM, her first of two calls in 2018 to Central Vancouver Island May 15, 2018 The Explorer of the Seas returns Wednesday, May 16th at 7AM and departs at 5PM. She begins this […]


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MV Star Princess returns to Port of Nanaimo

MV Star Princess returns to Port of Nanaimo Monday April 9th, at noon, departing at 9:30 PM, her only call to Vancouver Island, a Star-classed opening to Central Vancouver Island’s cruise season Apr 05, 2018 The Star Princess returns Monday, April 9th at noon and departs at 9:30 PM.  She begins this cruise on April 3rd in […]


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Port of Nanaimo welcomes the return of the MV Star Princess Thursday, October 19th, a boost for Central Vancouver Island’s local economy

Port of Nanaimo welcomes the return of the MV Star Princess Thursday, October 19th, a boost for Central Vancouver Island’s local economy Oct 17, 2017 The Star Princess returns Thursday, October 19th at 7AM and departs at 6PM. She is a Grand-class cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruise Lines, 290 metres in length with a […]


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Central Vancouver Island Welcomes MS The World July 13-14

Central Vancouver Island Welcomes MS The World July 13-14 Jul 12, 2017 MS The World, returns to the Port of Nanaimo Thursday July 13 at 0700 hours for two days, departing at midnight on Friday July 14. Bernie Dumas, President & CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, is enthusiastic about her third visit to the Port of […]


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Central Vancouver Island anticipates arrival of European-based MS Europa at Port of Nanaimo Friday June 2nd

Central Vancouver Island anticipates arrival of European-based MS Europa at Port of Nanaimo Friday, June 2nd Jun 01, 2017 The MS Europa, will make its’ inaugural call in the Port of Nanaimo Friday June 2nd at 0700 hours. Bernie Dumas, President & CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, is looking forward to her visit which represents the first […]


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Central Vancouver Island Hosts Two Cruise Calls with Arrivals of the Celebrity Infinity on Friday May 26th & the Norwegian Sun on Sunday May 28th in Nanaimo

Central Vancouver Island Hosts Two Cruise Calls with Arrivals of the Celebrity Infinity on Friday, May 26th & the Norwegian Sun on Sunday, May 28th in Nanaimo May 25, 2017 The Celebrity Infinity, will be the first call of two cruise ships in a three day period this weekend at the Nanaimo cruise berth Friday May 26th at […]


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2017 Cruise Season for Central Vancouver Island Opens with Royal Caribbean Line’s Explorer of the Seas’ Call to Nanaimo on Wednesday, May 17th

  May 12, 2017 The Explorer of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean Line flagship, will settle into the Nanaimo cruise berth Wednesday May 17th at 7AM. President & CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, Bernie Dumas welcomes the largest cruise ship to visit Nanaimo, her second call in two consecutive years, arriving from Seattle to […]