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Cruise Ship Passenger info 2023 - Victoria

SKIP THE BIG BUS LINE-UPS!

Welcome Cruise Ship lovers!

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

TBA

What tour? Suggestions below based on ship's arrivals.

Monday & Tuesday

Monday & Tuesday

Monday & Tuesday

City Tour

  1. Monday's 8pm
  2. Tuesday's 9am.  

                or        

Butchart Gardens

  1. Tuesday's 9am



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.


Thursday 6pm

Monday & Tuesday

Monday & Tuesday

6pm  Tours

  1. City Tour 
  2. Butchart Gardens  


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.

Wednesday, Friday, *Saturday

Monday & Tuesday

Wednesday, Friday, *Saturday


8pm


  1. City Tour
  2. Butchart Gardens


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.

Tours Minimum 4 - Max 14 people per vehicle

Butchart Gardens

Downtown history + Beer

Downtown history + Beer

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

  • Sun/Mon 5pm 
  • Tuesday to Saturday 10pm

September 16 till 31st close 5 pm

October close at 4pm


TBA

Downtown history + Beer

Downtown history + Beer

Downtown history + Beer

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


TBA

Why are we offering tours at odd times, days?

Most ships arrive into Victoria 2023 season after 5pm

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.

More info to help you decide

Butchart Gardens fireworks display

Butchart Gardens Fireworks

Butchart Gardens Fireworks

Butchart Gardens Fireworks

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.


  •  July 22m          start  9:4

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.


  •  July 22m          start  9:45pm
  • July 29              start  9:45pm
  • August 5          start  9:30pm
  • August 12        start  9:15pm
  • August 19        start  9:15pm
  • August 26        start  9pm
  • Sept 2              start  8:45pm


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.


Thirsty?

Butchart Gardens Fireworks

Butchart Gardens Fireworks


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.

Call for rates or text



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

TBA

City tour hightlights

Butchart Gardens Fireworks

City tour hightlights

We move in smaller vehciles and footprints. This allows us front door access  the bus must drop blocks away.

  • Ocean drive, see homes over 10 million on route. Western Canada's oldest Golf course, rivals Pebble Beach for views.
  • Beacon Hill Park - access busses can't go. Historical park. Stunning gardens, ancient trees, wandering Peacocks, duc

We move in smaller vehciles and footprints. This allows us front door access  the bus must drop blocks away.

  • Ocean drive, see homes over 10 million on route. Western Canada's oldest Golf course, rivals Pebble Beach for views.
  • Beacon Hill Park - access busses can't go. Historical park. Stunning gardens, ancient trees, wandering Peacocks, ducks. Cobble stone bridges and more
  • Govnerment House - Where dignatories and the King would sleep when visiting. Hop out to explore the wonderful flower gardens and rare Garry Oak meadow.
  • Craigdarroch Castle (outside) hop out for the perfect picture.
  • Historical downtown,  stroll the shops
  • Local pub for a libations break (included)


Private tours starting with 4 - 14 PASSENGERS

There's much to see. Cruise ship passenger click below to learn more.

Cruise schedule 2023


Sunrise//Sunset

Email inquiry

Frequently Asked Questions

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, this is our business and we have reserved your seat/driver and vehicle just for you. No refunds last minute.  You may cancel  within 24 hours of departure via email or text.                 7 days prior for groups . Groups may be required to pay a non-refundable deposit. 


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.


Victoria 2023 Tours for Cruise passengers!

Can we join online tours?

Can we join online tours?

Can we join online tours?

TOUR SIGN

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


Do we need a reservation?

Can we join online tours?

Can we join online tours?

VICTORIA CRUISESHIP

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!


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Drop off back to ship?

Can we join online tours?

Drop off back to ship?

OGDEN POINT BREAKWATER VICTORIA

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)

Private bookings

Transportation time back to ship

Drop off back to ship?

ANIMATED GROUP OF HANDS

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.

CONTACT

Transportation time back to ship

Transportation time back to ship

Transportation time back to ship

ISLAND TIME TOURS SHUTTLE

  • 40 minutes Butchart Gardens
  • 10 mintues from downtown


Can kids join?

Transportation time back to ship

Transportation time back to ship

SMILING KIDS

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

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