Largest cruise ship to-date to dock in Vancouver
Posted September 27, 2018 7:30 pm.
Last Updated September 28, 2018 2:48 pm.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Vancouver will be welcoming the largest cruise ship to-date this Sunday along with thousands of passengers.
The Norwegian Bliss will arrive at Canada Place on Sept. 30.
The 168,000 tonne and 333 meters-long ship is the largest cruise ship to ever come through the Port of Vancouver.
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The ship has the capacity to accommodate almost 6,000 people. It will pick up passengers in Vancouver and start its journey from Victoria to Los Angeles.
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But the Norwegian Bliss won’t be the only ship docking in Vancouver this weekend, three other cruise ships are expected to arrive at the ship terminal.
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“The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority encourages travellers and locals to plan ahead to prepare for crowds and increased traffic in surrounding areas,” read a release from the Port of Vancouver.
A total of 16,000 passengers are expected at the post this weekend.
