On a brilliant September afternoon — the nicest day this month, with wildfire haze finally gone and the North Shore mountains out in full view — Disney Wonder and Norwegian Jade created a picture-perfect Vancouver sailaway. This live recording follows both ships as they left Canada Place in quick succession: Disney began the move first, offering a sweeping exit that felt cinematic against the bright sky, while Jade was only moments behind, slipping into motion and executing a long, thoughtful reverse that made for a graceful counterpoint. Together they produced a two-act storybook ending to their day in Vancouver.
Disney Wonder’s departure read like the closing scene of a classic tale. With decks full of waving passengers and the city framing her silhouette, she eased away with a broad, flowing turn that aligned her for the harbour exit. The sweep of her bow as she carved across Burrard Inlet felt like choreography — elegant, assured, and perfectly timed with the shifting light. For many guests on board, that sweeping arc across the inlet was the first chapter of their next adventure; for onlookers on shore it was a memorable farewell, a mix of spectacle and sentiment as Vancouver slipped behind.
Almost immediately after, Norwegian Jade slipped out of her berth and into the channel. Jade’s departure unfolded differently but no less beautifully. Choosing a deliberate reverse for her final approach, she backed with calm precision — a steady, controlled movement that allowed her to thread into the harbour lane and align with the outbound channel. Watching a large ship execute an extended reverse on such a clear afternoon highlighted the seamanship at work: pilot judgement, crew coordination, and the careful handling that keeps busy ports moving smoothly. Jade’s understated, methodical exit complimented Wonder’s sweeping drama and gave the afternoon a wonderfully balanced rhythm.
The harbour was alive with colour and motion. After the recent rains cleared the air, mountains reappeared with crisp outlines and low cloud patches clinging to the peaks, while sunlight broke in beams that illuminated water, ship hulls, and downtown glass. The contrast was striking: Disney’s theatrical sweep under open sky and Jade’s composed reverse against a backdrop of mountains and city. This combination created not only visual beauty but also a narrative arc — departure as performance and departure as practiced craft.
Meanwhile, Viking Venus remained in port for a rare overnight stay, a quiet reminder that not every vessel moves with the tide of the afternoon. Her presence at the terminal added context to the scene: one ship lingering, two heading out, and the port operating as a living, breathing system. As a bonus cap on this live recording, stay until the end to watch five commercial vessels cross the harbour — tugs, freighters, and working traffic that underscore how Vancouver’s waterways serve both travel and trade. That busy, layered traffic made the afternoon feel especially dynamic, showing cruise splendour alongside the hum of everyday maritime life.
Whether you’re a regular ship-watcher, a passenger waving goodbye, or someone who simply loves Vancouver’s waterfront, this live sailaway captures the city at its best: clear air, scenic mountains, and two very different departures that together tell a complete harbour story. Disney Wonder offered sweep and spectacle; Norwegian Jade delivered slow, confident seamanship; and the harbour itself supplied a flawless stage. If you enjoyed these moments, share which move you preferred — the cinematic sweep or the long, precise reverse?
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