call 1-250 -477-3322 or text 1-250-516-6077
call 1-250 -477-3322 or text 1-250-516-6077
2023 most ships arrive after 5pm into Victoria.
The below tours are designed for those with little time, making the most out your visit.
Groups 4 or 5 people reserve smaller Van.
Groups 10-14 people reserve larger Van.
Small sur-charge per person re: Pier Fees
All tours $98++ per person.
Plus tax 5% & pier fees
City Tour
or
Butchart Gardens
Mandatory Pier fees are collected per person rate is $6.50 CND
Before booking check sunset link below. Is there daylight for city tour?
Butchart Gardens is illuminated nightly Tuesday to Saturday not a concern.
6pm Tours
Times offered are based on ship's arrivals this 2023 season.
Butchart Gardens will open nights starting June Tuesday - Saturday
If your ship arrives earlier we will do our best to offer flexible departures however it will be offered to groups only.
8pm
Tours are designed to bring you back to the ship for curfew time.
*Butchart Gardens *Saturday
We stay till after fireworks.
The display will start at different times on Saturday's due to daylight. See schedule below.
No matter the season or your age, these iconic gardens offer something for everyone.
Our tour shares the history of these gardens and tips on the best way to use your time.
Pickup at the cruise terminal.
We include mandatory pier fees.
What to know before booking
Most cruise ships arrive after 5pm.
Hours of gardens 2023
The gardens will close s
No matter the season or your age, these iconic gardens offer something for everyone.
Our tour shares the history of these gardens and tips on the best way to use your time.
Pickup at the cruise terminal.
We include mandatory pier fees.
What to know before booking
Most cruise ships arrive after 5pm.
Hours of gardens 2023
The gardens will close some days at 5pm.
April - May 31 - Close 5pm
June to September 15
September 16 till 31st close 5 pm
October close at 4pm
Fun tour for adults. 19+
Min 4 to 12 people per group
We'll combine a driving/sighteeing tour around the downtown core with a local guide.
Then hop out on the most historical part of the city and walk around to explore some of the great old shops still open after a century.
Tour includes a a glass of local ale. (must be 19+ to dr
Fun tour for adults. 19+
Min 4 to 12 people per group
We'll combine a driving/sighteeing tour around the downtown core with a local guide.
Then hop out on the most historical part of the city and walk around to explore some of the great old shops still open after a century.
Tour includes a a glass of local ale. (must be 19+ to drink alcohol)
You may chose to remain downtown exploring or head back to the ship.
If you stay downtown you'll find your own way back to ship. Easy peasy.
See best times for tour based on your ships arrival above
Before 5pm we are offering other tours for those staying longer in Victoria with no curfews, then after these tours we're happy to offer pickup at the cruise terminal.
See above tour options.
Monday's & Tuesday we have options for earlier ships
Often ships will change their Itinerary last minute including cancelling Victoria as a port of call for various reasons, mechanical, weather etc.
By offering times near your ships arrival time, we keep watch on things and cancel tour, refunding all monies paid less $10 pp. if a ship cancels port.
No stress for you, often connection can be a challenge at sea.
Afterall you're on holidays.
We will still have a driver/vehicle assigned and will refund all but $10 pp paid for your ticket to offset our costs.
Fireworks display is offered on Saturday's only starting July 1, 2023 (10 nights)
Each Saturday varies due to daylight.
The first Saturday Ship's passengers may book will be dates below. We leave cruise terminal earlier these are to help you plan.
Duration of Fireworks~ 45minutes, we leave directly after display.
Fireworks display is offered on Saturday's only starting July 1, 2023 (10 nights)
Each Saturday varies due to daylight.
The first Saturday Ship's passengers may book will be dates below. We leave cruise terminal earlier these are to help you plan.
Duration of Fireworks~ 45minutes, we leave directly after display.
We depart directly after the display.
The first 3 dates not listed start at 10:15pm, too late for ship curfew.
Once we return to the downtown core you're welcome to leave tour and find your own way back to the ship if you have more time in Victoria. Its easy peasy, your guide will help you with options.
After sightseeing the highlights of the City in our sightseeing van we'll hop out for a short walking tour in the heart of old Fort Victoria Shops still operating over 100 years in the same location. Once we get our thirst on lets head to one of many local pubs for a taste of local brew. Free time to shop before heading back to the ship.
Must be 19+ age to drink Alcohol.
If you have a private tour, kids are welcome with group, though they will have NO beer.
Tour lengths will vary depending on ships curfews.
Typically City Tour will be 3.5 to 4 hours
Butchart Gardens 3.5 to 4 hours, Longer Firework Saturday's
We move in smaller vehciles and footprints. This allows us front door access the bus must drop blocks away.
We move in smaller vehciles and footprints. This allows us front door access the bus must drop blocks away.
There's much to see. Cruise ship passenger click below to learn more.
Please reach us at colleen@islandtimetours.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
In order for us to provide pickup/drop off service to the cruise termial we must pay the terminal a per person fee. At this time we've been told approx $6.50 pp
We do not hold any day without full payment.
If you joined this tour as a private tour, and provided we don't have a scheduled tour departing after your tour, we will wait for you and adjust schedule. This would apply to any private tours booked after 5pm. Upon our discretion.
We try to keep an eye on announcements, however if you joined one of our public departures sorry no refund as we could have sold those seats. If you joined a private tour / tour from cruise terminal and the cruise ship cancels we will refund all but $10 per person. This ONLY applies if the ship cancels. We do get notification of same.
Sorry, we encourage people on cruise ships to book private tours as many cruise ships will be late or itinerary changes last minute on ship. If you do book a public tour and miss your pickup no refunds will be available nor can we wait as we have others waiting for pickup and ready to go on time.
Of course if something happens on our side and we are unable to provide service for one reason or another we will refund all monies. This does not apply if the ship cancels, in that case we would refund all but $10 per person to cover some costs of holding driver/guide/vehicle.
We find texting might work best for you on ship 250-516-6077, or visit the ships concierge service for assistance if out of cell coverage. We do not check email when we are conducting tours and any last minute changes or updates must be texted. Last minute cancellations no refund. If the ship cancels shore excursions all money will be refunded less $10 per person.
We encourage cruise ship passengers to book private tours as we have more flexibility if your ship is late etc.
If you join any of our other tours by purchasing tickets online please know we have zero flexibility. If you're late or miss a departure your ticket will be void with no refund.
Only need 4 for a private tour, let's go!
Please call to reserve 250-477-3322
Yes please, we depart in smaller groups and reserve your seat!
Private tour for 4 - 5 people offered in our smaller Van.
Or larger vehicle that requires a minimum of 10 to reserve privately, Max 14 people.
250-477-3322 or email.
Skip the big bus line-ups!
Enjoy a private tour!
Can we be dropped off at the Cruise Ship Terminal after the tour?
Sure, feel free to hop out downtown if you have some time left to explore Victoria, if not, we'll be happy to return you to the cruise terminal.
Advise your driver/guide.
(if you opt to hop out downtown you must find your own way back to ship)
Can we book a private tour?
We require a $100 non-refundable deposit and full payment 7 days prior to departure. Groups over 10 require 10 days cancellation.
Can kids come?
We LOVE kids but due to our transportation laws, each person
must wear a seatbelt.
Children 5 years and older please.
We do not provide car seats or boosters.
19+ years to drink alcohol