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Nanaimo

Canada British Columbia · Port

Photo: Danica Stradecke

Ships calling
4ships
Upcoming sailings
6sailings
Average stay
9hours

Nanaimo is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, about 70.2 miles (113 kilometres) northwest of Victoria and 34.1 miles (55 kilometres) west of Vancouver. The 'Harbour City' of Nanaimo is separated by the Strait of Georgia, and linked to Vancouver via the Horseshoe Bay BC Ferries terminal in West Vancouver. As the site of the main ferry terminal, Nanaimo is the gateway to many other destinations both on the northern part of the island, such as Tofino, Comox Valley, Parksville, Campbell River, Port Alberni, and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Offshore islands accessible via Nanaimo include Newcastle Island, Protection Island, Gabriola Island, Valdes Island, and many other Gulf Islands. Nanaimo is also the headquarters of the Regional District of Nanaimo.

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Cruise lines calling here

  • Holland America Line
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Cruise port in Canada

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada is a cruise port visited by 4 ships, with 6 upcoming sailings calling here.

Ships calling here
4 ships
Upcoming sailings
6 sailings
Average time in port
About 9 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 1,454

Photo: Danica Stradecke

Cruises calling at Nanaimo, British Columbia

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About Nanaimo, British Columbia

Nanaimo is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, about 70.2 miles (113 kilometres) northwest of Victoria and 34.1 miles (55 kilometres) west of Vancouver. The 'Harbour City' of Nanaimo is separated by the Strait of Georgia, and linked to Vancouver via the Horseshoe Bay BC Ferries terminal in West Vancouver. As the site of the main ferry terminal, Nanaimo is the gateway to many other destinations both on the northern part of the island, such as Tofino, Comox Valley, Parksville, Campbell River, Port Alberni, and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Offshore islands accessible via Nanaimo include Newcastle Island, Protection Island, Gabriola Island, Valdes Island, and many other Gulf Islands. Nanaimo is also the headquarters of the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Cruise lines calling here: 2 places

Holland America LineRegent Seven Seas Cruises

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