Yosef42 Posted April 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 17, 2017 We're stopping in Victoria on our Alaska cruise, and are thinking of meeting a friend who would be driving up from Seattle. Anyone who is familiar with the port area have a suggestion for a good place for us to meet? Something that's not too far of a walk, but outside security and any taxi/tour craziness would be ideal. Our ship will be there 7:00 a.m. on a Friday, if that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxo Posted April 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Are you on a cruise ship embarking/debarking in Seattle? Wouldn't it be easier to meet your friend in Seattle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosef42 Posted April 17, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted April 17, 2017 No, to both questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare martincath Posted April 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I'd suggest somewhere downtown that you can be indoors and have access to washrooms/refreshments (in case of rain, delays in docking/friend arriving etc). That pretty much restricts it to a cafe serving breakfast, unless you will both have functional phones to enable a more flexible meetup scenario. Murchies is a popular spot, easy to find, opens at 7:30am - by the time you get off the ship and downtown even by cab it should be open. Lots of parking lots/street parking around for your friend - it's the Government St branch on the page I linked (which can be walked to from the ship in about 30mins). If you planned to meet later in the day (if friend is driving up same day for example) than howsabout a pub lunch somewhere like Swans? And if you literally just want a landmark that won't be surrounded by a horde of tourists, then Christ Church Cathedral is a very distinctive building far enough off the touristy streets to mean you won't get lost in crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosef42 Posted April 18, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks for the suggestions! I was imagining someplace closer to the pier, but it seems "downtown" is closer than it looks on the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseryyc Posted April 18, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 18, 2017 There is a coffee shop at Ogden Point, where the cruise ships dock, but I can't remember the name of it. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted April 18, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 18, 2017 You arrive at 7 and will need to wait until the ship is cleared by local authorities. We have done this itinerary and we were not cleared until an hour after we docked. Perhaps you might plan to meet your friend for breakfast at, say, 8:30, just to make things easier. You absolutely can meet just inside the pier gates - there is no security or anyone stopping your friends from driving in and parking for a few minutes. OR... you can walk outside the pier and meet them on Dallas Road where there is ample parking right along the waterfront there. Just a few minutes' walk, if that. For breakfast Sam's Deli is a favourite local spot, as are The Blue Fox Cafe and John's Place. :D Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare martincath Posted April 18, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks for the suggestions! I was imagining someplace closer to the pier, but it seems "downtown" is closer than it looks on the map. Never even crossed my mind to suggest places around Ogden point, precisely because downtown is only about a mile away! Near the pier will also be busy at the beginning and end of the port day, since no matter where you want to go or come back from you have to use Dallas Road... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosef42 Posted April 19, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Our trip is still a ways off, but it's good to know our options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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