Two beautiful cruise ships, Holland America’s Zaandam and Regent Seven Seas Explorer, docked side by side at Canada Place in Vancouver, creating a striking scene that shows just how close these ocean giants can fit together at the city’s iconic cruise terminal. For locals and visitors alike, it’s always an incredible sight when multiple ships line the harbour, framed by North Shore Mountains, Burrard Inlet waters, and Vancouver’s dynamic downtown skyline.
Zaandam is especially recognizable with her classic “We ❤️ Alaska” banner stretched across her railings — a nod to the summer cruise season that takes thousands of passengers northward through the Inside Passage, to Glacier Bay, Juneau, Ketchikan, and beyond. But for a moment here, it feels like Vancouver itself deserves a little love too, as the ship rests snugly in port before heading back out on her Alaskan adventure.
Beside her is the luxurious Seven Seas Explorer, one of the most elegant small-ship experiences at sea, often called “the most luxurious ship ever built.” With her gleaming white hull, sharp profile, and upscale reputation, she represents the height of modern cruise luxury. Seeing Explorer and Zaandam docked together at Canada Place shows the contrast between two very different cruising styles: Zaandam’s classic Holland America charm versus Regent’s boutique all-inclusive indulgence.
Vancouver’s harbour is more than just a cruise terminal — it’s a working waterfront. While passengers admire the views, cargo ships, tankers, and ferries move constantly through Burrard Inlet, weaving the fabric of trade, travel, and tourism into one busy seascape. On clear summer days, with blue skies and crisp mountain silhouettes, the scene is about as perfect as it gets.
This short reel captures the unique close-up perspective of these two ships docked so tightly side by side. From the glassy reflections on the water to the colourful details of each vessel, it’s a reminder of just how special the cruise season is for Vancouver — not only welcoming visitors from around the globe but also transforming the harbour into a stage where ships large and small share the spotlight.
As we move deeper into the late summer season, every docking feels more precious, every sailaway more memorable. Soon, Zaandam will be waving her banner one last time before repositioning, while Explorer continues her luxurious itineraries. But for this moment, captured in Vancouver’s heart, they share the stage in a harbour scene that feels as grand as it is fleeting.
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