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Port of Vancouver

Port clearance · CAVAN
Port Port of Vancouver · CAVAN
Country Canada
Terminal Port of Vancouver
Immigration eTA or visa required · CBSA clearance at terminal
Currency CAD
Shore leave Cleared
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Crew guide last updated Jul 22, 2026

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Terminal & access

Terminal details Centerm and Vanterm are near downtown; Deltaport is farther out. Gate pass via the agent.
Shore leave Cleared
Rules & documents Passport and seaman's book. A Canada eTA may be needed for some nationalities — check with the agent.

Getting around

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Options Taxi to the SkyTrain at Waterfront, or walk to downtown from Centerm
Journey time 15-30 mins
Typical cost CAD 15-30

Seamen's club

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Facilities Mission to Seafarers Vancouver (Flying Angel)
Opening hours 15 mins
Contact +1 604 253 4421

Banking & ATMs

Rates & ATMs nearby
Where to change money Downtown banks and exchanges; cards accepted everywhere
Opening hours 15 mins

Ashore

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Attractions Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Gastown, Granville Island
Best time to go 40 mins
Shopping Robson Street, Pacific Centre, Granville Island Market
Food & streetfood Granville Island, Gastown, great sushi and seafood

Safety & experience

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Crew experience Clean, safe and walkable downtown. Bring rain gear and use a Compass card for transit.
Time needed 20 mins

Emergency contacts

All numbers
Emergency (All) 911
Non-Emergency Police (VPD) 604 717 3321
Coast Guard (JRCC Victoria) 1-800-567-5111
Poison Control (BC) 1-800-567-8911
Port of Vancouver Operations 604 665 9086
ISWAN Seafarer Help +44 20 7323 2737

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2/ 2/O · M. Olsen · Jul 22, 2026 Clean, safe and walkable downtown. Bring rain gear and use a Compass card for transit.
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