Meet and Greet Program - a heralded and
unique approach to Ambassadorship.
Click here for Meet and Greet Handbook
Anne Morley, "Mayor" Max Caplan, Louise Chabros
Since 1968 citizens of Victoria have participated in the Meet and Greet Program. Dressed in period costume, volunteers take pride in welcoming all cruise ship passengers as they arrive in our fair city. The economic impact the cruise ship industry has on Victoria is of very significant importance to Victoria's tourism industry.
Cruise Ships
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1999 :
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30 cruise ships
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| 2000 : |
45 cruise ships
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| 2001 : |
77 cruise ships
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| 2002 : |
110 cruise ships
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| 2003 : |
119 cruise ships
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| 2004 : |
139 cruise ships |
| 2005 : |
142 cruise ships |
| 2006 : |
189 cruise ships |
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2007 :
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162 cruise ships |
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2008 :
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11 cruise ships |
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2009:
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228 Cruise Ships |
| 2010: |
228 cruise ships expected |
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Because the numbers of cruise ships has dramatically increased in such a short period of time we need to constantly be on the lookout for positive, energetic volunteers with great people skills and a good knowledge of the Victoria area to support our Meet and Greet program.
The cruise ship season runs from April to October. We receive a cruise ship schedule at the beginning of April that confirms the days and times the ships will be arriving. Depending on the size of the ship there will be between 4 to 12 volunteers welcoming the cruise ship passengers at Ogden Point.
Please fill the volunteer form to apply for the volunteer's position.
