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What nobody has pointed out is that Celebrity is very American and Cunard is very British. Well, maybe you can drop the 'very'. How about going from a Chrysler convertible to a Wolseley or Humber?

Look for the statue of Samuel Cunard. It has not been torn down or splashed with red paint, at least not yet. Stay tuned!

You got lucky! I was hoping for the Beaver with the piston engine that rattles your fillings out but I guess there were too many folks at that time so we got the turbo Otter. Also on photo 4, just to the right of sugar loaf mountain, you can see a ferry pulling into Horseshoe Bay.

I should have included some photos - not thinking. Here goes:

Yes, I have done the Harbour Air tour. Loved it. I think they offer different lengths of flight so you have a choice depending on your preferences and budget. Great views over Lion's Gate bridge, West Van, UBC, downtown etc. I have flown on so many different aircraft but never a float plane so that was a first. As we were boarding, the agent said "who wants to sit beside the pilot?" so I yelled out "ME" before anybody else could think.

Fly. It's only a one hour flight and there are at least 15 non-stops a day. You can choose between Delta, Alaska or Air Canada. From Vancouver airport there is a fast Skytrain that takes you to Waterfront, right beside the cruise terminal. Or you could take a cab if you prefer.