Michael Buble calls Disney cruise from Vancouver an 'unreal' magical escape
Vancouverites might not fully realize that every summer, a floating Disney theme park docks right at their doorstep — but Michael Buble is not letting it sail past him.
In a glowing Instagram post on his personal account, Buble raved about his time aboard the Disney Wonder, which designates the Canada Place cruise ship terminal in downtown Vancouver as its homeport every spring through the end of summer for its magical Alaska itineraries.
“My family and I just went on a Disney cruise to Alaska, and it was unreal!! Every part of the experience exceeded our expectations,” Buble wrote to his millions of followers about the Disney cruise experience departing from his hometown, adding that the staff, the food, and even the fellow passengers “totally rocked.”
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The Grammy-winning singer admitted his post “sure does sound like an ad,” but insisted it was not — just genuine enthusiasm. “I loved everything about it so much I had to give props where they were due,” he said, joking that his family is already plotting how to “get back on that boat again.”
Throughout the summer months, the Disney Wonder departs downtown Vancouver’s waterfront on week-long, roundtrip sailings that combine stunning Alaskan scenery with Disney’s signature onboard entertainment. Guests enjoy glacier viewing, wildlife spotting, Broadway-style shows, and themed dining — all while sailing in Disney’s signature storybook style, where the ship feels like a floating fairytale and every wave carries a touch of enchantment.
Michael Buble and his family onboard the Disney Wonder from Vancouver, July 2025. (Michael Buble)
Michael Buble and his family onboard the Disney Wonder from Vancouver, July 2025. (Michael Buble)
Michael Buble and his family onboard the Disney Wonder from Vancouver, July 2025. (Michael Buble)
Buble wrapped up his post by thanking everyone he met, danced, ate, and “hung with” on the voyage, leaving fans delighted by his down-to-earth love of family time and magical vacations close to home.
With the Disney Wonder continuing its Alaska sailings until early fall, Buble’s glowing review might just convince a few more fans to set sail from Vancouver this season.
Disney Parks quickly took notice of Buble’s glowing review and replicated his post across its own Instagram and other social media platforms to celebrate his magical Alaska getaway. Buble is already known to be a fan of Disney theme parks, having posted about his various Disney experiences on more than one occasion.
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Disney Wonder kicked off Vancouver’s 2025 cruise ship season in early March. Over the course of the 2025 season, Disney Wonder will make 21 sailings from Vancouver.
Disney Cruise Line first debuted its seasonal Alaska cruises from Canada Place in 2011 with Disney Wonder. Although the ship temporarily relocated to Seattle in 2012, it returned to Vancouver in 2013, drawn by Canada Place’s superior passenger ratings. Now in its 12th year calling Vancouver its homeport, Disney Wonder has become a staple of the city’s cruise scene, aside from interruptions during the first two years of the pandemic.
In 2026, there will be double the Disney magic, as Disney Cruise Line will also be deploying the Disney Magic cruise ship to Vancouver, joining the Disney Wonder in using Canada Place as its homeport. For the first time ever, Vancouver will be regularly served by two Disney cruise ships.
Between May and September 2026, Disney Magic will embark on 18 roundtrip voyages from Vancouver to Alaska, offering both five-day and seven-day sailing itineraries.
Also in 2026, Disney Wonder will make 21 voyages from Vancouver, including a four-day Pacific Cruise beginning on Feb. 26, providing what could be the earliest annual season start ever in the history of Vancouver’s cruise ship industry.
Disney Magic holds a special place in Disney Cruise Line history as its very first ship, with the Disney Wonder following shortly after as the fleet’s second vessel.
Disney Wonder cruise ship at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
Disney Wonder cruise ship at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
Disney Wonder at Canada Place in Vancouver (Macklin Holloway/Shutterstock)