The following schedule is based on published Vancouver Alaska cruise departures and typical Inside Passage transit times past Kelsey Bay. Times are approximate and can vary due to tides, weather, traffic, and vessel speed. Northbound ships are generally heading toward Alaska, while southbound ships are returning toward Vancouver. 

Best Viewing Tips

• Morning northbound traffic is usually easiest to spot from the Kelsey Bay Wharf area.
• Binoculars help identify ships while they are still rounding the bends south of Johnstone Strait.
• Calm mornings generally provide the clearest viewing conditions.
• Southbound vessels returning to Vancouver often pass several days later, commonly during afternoon or evening hours.