Burtchanrt Gardens, Victoria

[jhinjhin]

How far and how hard (expensive) is it to get to the Gardens from the port in Victoria? I ask because the admission price is only $25.60 per adult at the gate yet the NCL tour charges $70 PP - can't imagine the bus ride is worth that much.

[c-to-sea]

The Gardens are about 16 miles from the cruise ship terminal. A taxi there

and back would cost you close to $70.00 alone. A 3 hour Gray Line tour is

over $50.00, including admission. If you are on Norwegian Pearl, the stay in

Victoria is only 6 hours and the ships excursion is strongly recommended as

it is the only one the ship will wait for in case of any delays. The Gardens

can be quite busy in the evenings.

[truthandkeidy]

How far and how hard (expensive) is it to get to the Gardens from the port in Victoria? I ask because the admission price is only $25.60 per adult at the gate yet the NCL tour charges $70 PP - can't imagine the bus ride is worth that much.

 

 

Here's a thread from the Canada board concerning transportion to Butchart Gardens.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=731529&highlight=butchart+gardens

 

Trudy

[Budget Queen]

With your 6pm port time, you are best with a ship tour. As mentioned it's a distance from the cruise dock, allow 30 minutes.

[DisneyScrapper]

Another best to be safe then sorry --go with the ship. The gardens are breathtaking. A not to miss for sure.

[SakeDad]

I agree with the other posters. This was the only excursion I booked through the cruiseline. We were only in port 6 hours and I didn't want to have to keep looking at my watch wondering if I was going to miss the ship:eek: While it was a bit expensive it was worth every penny, we got back in time but with only about 30 minutes before we sailed. If you want to see the Gardens book through the cruiseline and RELAX.:D

[lindanick]

Sakedad,

I hope you don't mind me stealing your:

 

Oh God I hope its not a real emergency.......I only brought one bottle of Vodka.

 

I just laughed so hard I had to have it!!!!!!!

 

Linda

[SakeDad]

Sakedad,

I hope you don't mind me stealing your:

 

Oh God I hope its not a real emergency.......I only brought one bottle of Vodka.

 

I just laughed so hard I had to have it!!!!!!!

 

Linda

Not a problem:D It's a quote from the movie "Divine Secrets of the YA YA Sisterhood":p

[adamsommer]

I have this excrusion booked....but we arrive at 7pm, and the Princess website says they close at 6pm....is that true?

 

I booked through princess, Golden on May 17th (in victoria on May 23rd)....

 

Will they be open that late?

[cruiseryyc]

Yes the Gardens will be open that late. When cruise ships are in town, they stay open.

[Putterdude]

I have this excrusion booked....but we arrive at 7pm, and the Princess website says they close at 6pm....is that true?

 

I booked through princess, Golden on May 17th (in victoria on May 23rd)....

 

Will they be open that late?

 

They are staying open until 10pm on nights that there are cruise ships in town, however will close their gates for admission at 9 pm.