Silver Nova, Silver Moon, & Grand Princess | Triple Cruise Ship Departure | Vancouver May Evening

One of the most visually satisfying sights on the Vancouver waterfront: a triple cruise ship departure at sunset. In this beautifully lit timelapse, Grand Princess, Silver Nova, and Silver Moon leave Canada Place in perfect sequence, setting sail for Alaska under a sky that seems painted for the occasion. After a cinematic sunrise arrival this morning, the harbour gave us an equally stunning farewell show. First up, the Grand Princess, marking her first visit of the season, spun smoothly out past Stanley Park and under the Lions Gate Bridge. Her departure was followed by the sleek, modern lines of the Silver Nova, and finally the elegant Silver Moon, closing out this back-to-back-to-back exodus in rare and impeccable fashion. What makes this timelapse special: ⚓ Grand Princess leading the way in golden hour lighting ⚓ Silver Nova following close behind with panoramic balconies full of onlookers ⚓ Silver Moon sliding silently through calm harbour waters ⚓ The beautiful symmetry of Vancouver Harbour in motion This kind of evening triple departure is rare, and the timing—just after golden hour—made for some of the best ship-spotting conditions we’ve had this year. Whether you're a cruise lover, Vancouver local, or dreaming of your own Alaska sailing, this timelapse captures that magical transition between city and sea, day and night, and the wonder of cruise season at its finest. Make sure to check out our morning arrival video featuring these same three ships as they came into port just after sunrise: Grand Princess, Silver Nova, and Silver Moon on what might be the most perfect day so far this May. 📌 Subscribe and follow to catch more sailaways, sunrise arrivals, scenic timelapses, and live streams of Vancouver’s busy harbour life—including waterfront walking paths, seaplanes, ferries, and the upcoming dragon boat races. #GrandPrincess #SilverNova #SilverMoon #CruiseShipDeparture #CruiseShipTimelapse #VancouverCruiseShips #CanadaPlace #CruiseLife2025 #VancouverWebcam #SunsetCruiseVancouver #VisitVancouver #AlaskaCruise2025 #TimelapsePhotography #CruisingSeason #WestCoastViews #MayInVancouver #PrincessCruises #SilverseaCruises #VancouverSunsetSailaway