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Cruise Tourism Community Initiative

The purpose of the Cruise Tourism Community Initiative (CTCI) is to provide a high quality visitor experience for our guests and to enhance the quality of life for local residents. The CTCI is a living document in that it will seek to incorporate and build upon best operating practices that can minimize and mitigate potential negative impacts of cruise tourism. [more]

Cruise Ships Do Face Tough Environmental Regulations

Cruise ships sailing in Canadian waters and calling on the Port of Victoria face tough environmental regulations. {more]

Cruise Information

During the 2007 cruise ship season Holland America, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International vessels will bring an estimated 324,000 visitors to Victoria.

Twenty different cruise ships will make 163 calls to the Ogden Point Terminal during the season that starts on April 24 with Holland America's Oosterdam. The season is scheduled to end on November 3 when Celebrity Cruise Line's vessel the Mercury departs.

 
Cruise the West

 Cruise the West - a partnership of West Coast ports promoting the spectacular sights, eclectic adventures, and cultural experiences of the west coast of North America. Stretching from the untamed wilderness of Alaska, into the majesty of British Columbia, through the splendor of Washington, Oregon, and California, to tropical Mexico, Cruise the West offers cruise lines diversity on one coast and visitors a truly memorable experience.

www.cruisethewest.com

 

 
Cruise BC

Cruise British Columbia began as a concept in 2002. With the goal of developing the tremendous untapped potential that exists to make Canada's West Coast and BC's port cities world class cruise destinations, port representatives recognized that collaborative efforts and leveraged resources to market the BC destination would produce greater results.

www.cruisebc.ca

 

 
Victoria a.m. Association

Victoria AM is a non profit society, incorporated in 1984, with the mission "to enhance and support Tourism in Victoria". Membership is composed of people interested in hospitality and the service industry, sales and marketing professionals servicing the tourism industry, and anyone subscribing to the association's objectives of promoting Victoria as a holiday destination.

www.victoriaam.com