3,000,000th Cruise Passenger – Jun 17, 2009

This summer, Ogden Point will be welcoming their 3 millionth cruise ship passenger. To celebrate the milestone, the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority and Tourism Victoria have partnered to create a one of a kind experience for the lucky passenger.
The lucky passenger, and up to three of their guests will be whisked off to a waiting limousine and presented with (complimentary) options of things to do in Greater Victoria.  The winner will choose how they want to spend their special day.
Tourism Victoria is collecting complimentary access to your tourism related business. Please contact Kelsi Woodward, Communications Coordinator if you are interested in contributing to this experience.

3,000,000th Cruise Passenger – Jun 3, 2009

This summer, Ogden Point will be welcoming their 3 millionth cruise ship passenger. To celebrate the milestone, the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority and Tourism Victoria have partnered to create a one of a kind experience for the lucky passenger.
The lucky passenger, and up to three of their guests will be whisked off to a waiting limousine and presented with (complimentary) options of things to do in Greater Victoria.  The winner will choose how they want to spend their special day.
Tourism Victoria is collecting complimentary access to your tourism related business. Please contact Kelsi Woodward, Communications Coordinator if you are interested in contributing to this experience.

Cruise 2009 Update – May 6, 2009

Carnival Cruise Lines has confirmed the Carnival Splendor is being diverted from its ports of call in Mexico and will begin sailing north from its home port in Long Beach, Los Angeles, making stops in San Francisco, Victoria, and Seattle. The Carnival Splendor will make its first stop at Victoria’s Ogden Point today at noon. Carnival Cruise Lines has secured 8 consecutive Wednesday berthing spots at Ogden Point, from May 6th to June 24th, 2009.
 
Its arrival today coincides with the arrival of the Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas, which has now secured 13 Wednesday berthing spots at Ogden Point from May 6th to July 29th, 2009. This means a total of 21 additional calls, unless the ships decide to return to their original itinerary, bringing the total scheduled cruise ship visits to 235 for 2009.
 
RCI Mariner of the Seas:                     Carnival Splendor:
 Gross Tonnage: 138,000                           Gross Tonnage: 113,300 tons
 Length: 1020′                                                  Length: 952 feet’
 Passenger Decks: 15                                     Passenger Decks: 13
 Passenger Capacity: 3,114                         Passenger Capacity: 3,006
 Total crew: 1,185                                           Total crew: 1,150 
 
The 2009 Ogden Point cruise ship schedule is available at www.victoriaharbour.org.