Girls on alaskan cruise
  • On Apr 20, 2026
    Lisa from ON Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Do I have to stay at one of the designated departure port hotels to get picked up from it by the DCL transportation shuttle to get to the port? In particular in Vancouver.

    Welcome back to planDisney, Lisa. I'm so excited to answer your question today!

    I recently spoke with a friendly Cast Member who confirmed a few helpful details. As long as there is availability, you can typically book ground transportation through Disney Cruise Line from Vancouver International Airport to Canada Place Cruise Terminal, and this also applies if you’re staying at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport. However, transportation is not offered from waterfront hotels like the Fairmont Waterfront or Pan Pacific Vancouver, since they are located right by the port, so Guests would make their own way to the terminal from those locations. I recommend contacting Disney Cruise Line to review your options and costs, and then decide what works best for you.

    Once you have all of that settled, you'll likely want to take a gander at the different ports of call where you'll be stopping and decide whether you'd like to book some amazing excursions, explore on your own, or simply sit back and enjoy the sights from the ship. This is a cruise itinerary I am dying to experience, and I just know you're going to enjoy every minute. We actually booked a Placeholder Reservation on our last cruise with the intention of booking this itinerary in the future! You'll have to let me know which part is your favorite!

    Lisa, best wishes as you plan the best cruise ever. If you have any other questions, come back, and I’d be happy to help!

    Wishing you a practically perfect voyage,
    Matt
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Meet the Panelist: Matt, New Jersey

Well, hello there! I'm Matt, and I'm a Disney-loving husband, teacher, and uncle from New Jersey. You can often find me tasting my way around an EPCOT festival, checking off another hotel on my Disney Resorts Collection Hotel bucket list, or conquering all of the Disney Mountains. I can't wait to help you discover the moments that become part of your symphony of memories on your next Disney vacation. Learn More About Matt

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