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From Seattle: Daytrip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

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Overview

Taking a day trip from Seattle to Victoria, British Columbia, in Canada has never been easier, or more beautiful. Explore the beautiful town of Victoria on the Victoria Clipper V fast ferry, leaving from downtown Seattle at Pier 69. The high-speed Victoria Clipper V will take you on a relaxing 3-hour cruise through the Puget Sound to Victoria’s Inner Harbor. This passenger-only ferry features a host of great amenities, including comfortable seats, an onboard duty-free gift shop and locally-sourced food and beverages available for purchase.

What's Included

  • Same day round trip ferry transportation from Seattle to Victoria
  • Carry-on luggage
  • Economy or Vista Seating
  • Food and beverage available for purchase
  • Checked Luggage - fees apply
  • Comfort Class & Vista Panorama upgrade available onboard.
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2701 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121, USA

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What To Expect

Departing Seattle 8:00 AM, boarding starts one hour before your boat is scheduled to leave to confirm immigration status entering Canada. Enhanced ID or passport required to travel. Need to board boat 15 minutes prior to departure, otherwise risk of forfeiting seat and fare. Arrival at Victoria 10:45 AM.

Return to Seattle departure 5:00 PM, one hour check in required to process through U.S. Customs & Border Protection Immigration before boarding, one hour before departure. Passengers arriving in Seattle from Victoria will then go through a final clearance by U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection at the Seattle terminal.

Walk on the sleek, high-speed Victoria Clipper V for a scenic ride from downtown Seattle’s Pier 69 to the heart of downtown Victoria. Relax on the less than three-hour cruise through Puget Sound into the Strait of Juan De Fuca.

Wide, roomy and comfortable seats provide ample leg room, making your trip easy and relaxing. Some seats have tables so you can enjoy locally sourced food and beverage right at your seat (meals and beverages are not included).

You will dock at Victoria's Inner Harbor - right in the heart of downtown Victoria. This convenient docking area gives you the freedom to start exploring Victoria on your own the minute your step off the boat.

Note: Ferry duration is 3-hours in each direction, the duration of the full day from departure to return is 12 hours.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Persons with a felony may be denied entrance into Canada. A DUI is considered a felony in Canada.
  • Passengers are allowed 1 small carry on. Checked luggage is $20.00 per piece of luggage, each way.
  • Please let us know ahead of time if you need wheelchair accessibility and we will arrange to have you boarded early.

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Q: Will I get seasick on From Seattle: Daytrip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Same day round trip ferry transportation from Seattle to Victoria
  • Carry-on luggage
  • Economy or Vista Seating
  • Port Fee
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Security fee
  • Food and beverage available for purchase
  • Checked Luggage - fees apply
  • Comfort Class & Vista Panorama upgrade available onboard.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This is a passenger-only ferry service. Autos, etc. are not allowed.
  • Restrictions occur with bikes and dogs; you must advise at time of booking if you need to bring a bike or dog on board
  • A US Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID) is REQUIRED to cross the US/Canadian border by land and sea.
  • Persons with a felony may be denied entrance into Canada. A DUI is considered a felony in Canada.
  • Passengers are allowed 1 small carry on. Checked luggage is $20.00 per piece of luggage, each way.
  • Please let us know ahead of time if you need wheelchair accessibility and we will arrange to have you boarded early.
  • If you are traveling with an infant 11 months or younger please include their name and date of birth in reservation
  • FRS Clipper's Comfort and Vista Class seating is available for upgrade onboard.
  • You must advise your citizenship at the time of booking in the "Special Requirements" box. Please also advise full names and dates of birth for all passengers as they appear on passports. Your booking cannot be confirmed without these details.
  • Please plan to arrive 1 hour prior to departure time
  • Departure times vary slightly based on day of week and time of year.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers
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