Friday, February 27, 2026

Cruising news

The passengers on the Royal Princess raised a salted-rim glass to National Margarita Day in record-breaking style, breaking a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours. The celebration sold 3,410 handcrafted 24K Margaritas featuring Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, surpassing the previously held record of 2,728.

Disney Wonder sailing into the Port of Vancouver, February 26, 2026, first cruise ship of the season

As I stated on my blog yesterday, cruise ship season has started.  If you want a link to the Port of Vancouver 2026 cruise ship schedule:  https://www.portvancouver.com/about/cruise/cruise-schedule

🛳️ How many cruise ships are docking at the Port of Vancouver in 2026?
According to multiple 2026 port and industry reports, the Port of Vancouver is expecting nearly 360 cruise ship calls during the 2026 season.  This is a significant increase from the ~300 calls in 2025.

💰 How much revenue do cruise ships bring to Vancouver?
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority estimates that the 2026 cruise season will inject more than $1 billion into the economy.  This includes spending by passengers, crew, cruise lines, and the supply chain that services the ships.
Additional economic impact details from the same sources:
Supports over 17,000 jobs in the region
Boosts local businesses (hotels, restaurants, attractions)
Cruise lines re‑stock ships using Canadian supplier

Cruising news

The passengers on the Royal Princess raised a salted-rim glass to National Margarita Day in record-breaking style, breaking a new GUINNESS W...