Norwegian Jade trying to catch Disney Wonder at Canada Place, Vancouver Port 🇨🇦 Alaska Cruuse

On a flawless September afternoon in Vancouver Harbour, the Norwegian Jade showed off a different style of departure from Canada Place — one that emphasized precision and control. While Disney Wonder swept across Burrard Inlet with a broad, dramatic exit, Jade chose a more deliberate approach, slipping into reverse and backing steadily away from her berth. The result was an elegant, controlled sailaway that highlighted the ship’s agility and the pilot’s skill. With wildfire smoke finally cleared, the North Shore Mountains stood crisp and clear in the background, adding a spectacular frame to the scene. Jade’s livery — deep green with flowing white patterns — sparkled in the afternoon light as she continued her reverse into the harbour channel before turning to head out toward open water. This steady and confident manoeuvre offered a perfect counterpoint to Disney Wonder’s sweeping movements, proving that cruise ship departures can be as much about finesse as they are about flair. For ship watchers, this was a beautiful moment: two ships leaving almost together, each with its own style. Jade’s calm reverse showed the seamless teamwork of crew, pilot, and tugs working in harmony, and created a graceful farewell to Vancouver. It was a reminder that every departure carries its own personality — sometimes bold and sweeping, sometimes quiet and exacting — but always a spectacle worth watching. #NorwegianJade #NorwegianCruiseLine #Vancouver #CanadaPlace #CruiseShips #VancouverHarbour #CruiseDeparture #ShipSpotting #AlaskaCruise #VancouverCruises #VancouverCruisePort