Butchart Gardens & Wine Tasting
A dazzling blend of floral wonder and local flavor, this tour pairs Butchart Gardens with a winery tasting on the Saanich Peninsula.
Wander 55 acres of vibrant gardens, then head to Church & State Winery for a back-of-house tour and tasting, with paired snacks that highlight British Columbia’s culinary gems. Wrap up with photo stops and city highlights — from the Empress Hotel to Chinatown — before returning to port.
Popular getaway favorites leveled up to Virgin (elevated) standards. Think premium inclusions or something extra special that makes the experience feel distinctly Virgin.
Shore Thing Highlights
Take a tour of the magnificent Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada with over 900 varieties of flowers and plants
Visit Church & State Winery to see where their premium wines are bottled, plus enjoy a selection of those very wines paired with local snacks
See the highlights of downtown Victoria, including Inner Harbour, BC's legislative Buildings, and North America's second oldest Chinatown
Need to know
This Shore Thing is accessible for collapsible wheelchairs, as long as Sailors can navigate a few steps on their own
Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be retained at the gangway, stored on board and held until the end of the voyage
Wine tasting is included. Additional glasses are available for purchase
Weather can vary throughout the day; layers and a rain jacket are recommended
Approximately 45 minute drive each way to/from the pier and 1 hour 30-minute self guided tour of Butchart Gardens
If Sailors remain in the city center, they will need to make their own way back to the ship
Experience shores the Virgin way
Local & Immersive Tours
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
