Victoria’s cruise ship season officially gets underway as Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam becomes the first vessel to dock at Ogden Point on April 10. The 2026 season is expected to bring more than 300 ship calls and over a million passengers to the capital, marking another major boost for the local economy and downtown businesses. Ryan and Lisa speak with Don Krusel, Interim CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, to preview what’s ahead for the busy cruise season, including key ship arrivals, economic impact, and what’s new for 2026.

<p>Victoria&rsquo;s cruise ship season officially gets underway as Holland America&rsquo;s <em data-start="167" data-end="184">Nieuw Amsterdam</em> becomes the first vessel to dock at Ogden Point on April 10. The 2026 season is expected to bring more than 300 ship calls and over a million passengers to the capital, marking another major boost for the local economy and downtown businesses. Ryan and Lisa speak with Don Krusel, Interim CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, to preview what&rsquo;s ahead for the busy cruise season, including key ship arrivals, economic impact, and what&rsquo;s new for 2026.</p>