Vancouver: The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) is asking cruise passengers bound for Alaska to arrive no earlier than noon on the day of their departure. Ship sailings will be delayed to allow arrived passengers enough time for security to embark. The VPA is issuing this notice to correct some media reports that advised passengers to arrive earlier.

If you are expecting to pick up any cruise passengers, please expect delays as well as limited access.

Please note that todays cruise departing for Alaska on the Westerdam has been cancelled by Holland America. Carnival Cruises is delaying the sailing of the Carnival Spirit pending the arrival of further passengers by air. Please call World Wide Shore Services at 604-683-5776 for further information on these sailings.

For the most up to date information, please visit the Port Vancouver web site at www.portvancouver.com.

All passenger and cargo terminals remain open for business at Port Vancouver.

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For more information, please contact:

Anne McMullin,
Director, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
Vancouver Port Authority
(604) 665-9069 (office)
(604) 665-9073 (fax)
(604) 218-1403 (cellular)
anne.mcmullin@portvancouver.com

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