A spectacular evening in Vancouver Harbour as two cruise giants — Anthem of the Seas of Royal Caribbean International and MS Koningsdam of Holland America Line — depart Canada Place in a breathtaking double sailaway. This rare moment marks a milestone in the 2025 Vancouver Cruise Season, with Anthem of the Seas, the largest ship to visit Vancouver to date, making her one and only call to the port this year. Meanwhile, Koningsdam, a frequent and beloved visitor throughout the season, takes her final bow of the year, setting off on her last voyage before repositioning south for the winter.
The evening unfolded beneath brooding clouds, breaking into soft sunset tones as both ships prepared for departure. Anthem of the Seas, a marvel of modern engineering and design, stretched across the pier in her gleaming blue-and-white livery — a futuristic contrast against Vancouver’s skyline. Her Quantum-class features include the North Star observation capsule, RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator, and Two70° lounge with its immersive 270-degree ocean views — innovations that redefine luxury cruising on the West Coast.
Just across from her, Koningsdam, Holland America’s Pinnacle-class flagship, exuded timeless elegance — sleek lines, warm lighting, and a classical aesthetic that complements her heritage. Known for her Music Walk entertainment venues and refined service, Koningsdam’s departure symbolizes the close of another successful season for Holland America in Vancouver, a city deeply tied to their Alaska cruise legacy since the 1970s.
As the ships’ horns echoed across Burrard Inlet, Seaspan tugs danced in the harbour, assisting with positioning and adding their signature water ballet to the twilight scene. The reflections of BC Place, Canada Place, and North Shore Mountains shimmered across the calm harbour waters, completing a quintessential Vancouver moment — maritime majesty framed by mountain silhouettes and an urban skyline glowing beneath the evening sky.
For enthusiasts and locals alike, this livestream captures the final double departure of the 2025 cruise season, a bittersweet moment that blends nostalgia with wonder. It’s a rare chance to see Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas and Holland America’s Koningsdam share the same stage — a reminder of how vibrant and globally connected Vancouver’s waterfront truly is.
As the season draws to a close, the energy at Canada Place remains electric — longshore workers, photographers, and onlookers gathered to witness this dual departure that symbolizes both an end and a promise: that next year’s cruise season will bring new ships, new adventures, and the same magic that fills Vancouver’s harbour each spring through fall.
⚓️ Join us live as we follow both ships sailing into the Pacific twilight — Koningsdam bound southward, Anthem of the Seas departing westward on her next leg. Watch for the reflections across False Creek, BC Place lighting transitions, and the twinkling skyline of downtown Vancouver as night falls over the city.
📍 Filmed from Vancouver Harbour with sweeping 270° views — from Science World and BC Place to the Lions Gate Bridge and North Shore Mountains.
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