Victoria tours a publication of clipper navigation, inc. The seattle to victoria trip and whale watching experience gifts certificate is valid for one participant, unless additional participants are added onto the certificate. There are no other direct ferry services between seattle and victoria other than by the victoria clipper if you want to use the washington state ferry, you have to drive an hour drive north of seattle to the town of anacortes and take the ferry to the town of sidney on vancouver island, which is a half hour drive north of victoria. Or, take the high speed puget sound express leaving from edmonds with hotel pickup and return. Seattle itinerary with ferry to victoria and whale. En route, enjoy beautiful scenery of the pacific northwest waters, locally prepared food and regional beverages, plus onboard concierge services. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. We respect the investment our guests make to join us and we are dedicated to making your trip the experience of a lifetime. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife.
Guests must book their ferry trip aboard the victoria clipper separately from their whale watching tour. Meet the real locals on a fun, scenic day trip adventure to the san juan islands this summer. Daylong whale watching tours from seattle, around whidbey island, to the iconic san juan islands. Victoria clipper seattle to san juan islands whale. The victoria clipper ferry does daytrips to friday harbor and back, searching the sea for whales and other marine life. The clipper docks for two hours in coupeville on whidbey. We signed up for the day trip to the san juan islands combined with whale watching. A fuel surcharge, port and security fee may be added to all victoria seattle fares restrictions apply, subject to change. Whale watching seattle or victoria eagle wing tours. May 30, 2018 clipper vacations is offering travelers a chance to learn about seattles real locals this summer. Birds of a feather whalewatching departures can be from victorias inner harbour, from sidney, metchosin, sooke, salt spring island, or anywhere we can trailer the boat. From our downtown departure locations, we offer industryleading whale watching tours in vancouver, victoria, telegraph cove, and seattle.
Clipper vacations operate the victoria clipper passenger ferry service that connects seattle and victoria with year round daily departures as well as operating seasonal crossings between seattle and friday harbor on san juan island. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the victoria clipper in connection. Mar 06, 2017 travel between seattle and victoria, bc is fast and easy aboard the victoria clipper ferry. Take a day trip to explore the beautiful town of victoria on the victoria clipper, leaving from downtown seattle. There are other benefits to a victoria clipper whale watching trip as well. Humpback whales 40 minutes offshore from victoria, bc photo credit jeff lorton. Victoria whale watching package from seattle clipper vacations. Whale watching in the san juan islands postcards to seattle.
We are your pacific northwest travel experts and operators of highspeed ferries that connect seattle to victoria, bc and the san juan islands. San juan clipper from seattle san juan islands washington. See whales and local sealife in the wild, learn from an expert naturalist plus visit beautiful friday harbor in the san juan islands. Whale watching tours from seattle to the san juan islands. Everywhere you turn, the photographic opportunities in vancouver islands marine ecosystem are spectacular. I figure 12 days in seattle will be enough to see what i want to see, but def want to do a whale watching tour from somewhere. On friday morning, we arrived at the terminal long, slow moving line over an hour before we were to depart and were told to wait in line because the trip had been cancelled. Prince of whales whale watching victoria 2020 all you. Guests this experience is not suitable for nonpaying guests and spectators. I see that victoria clipper does packages that have hotel and ferry included along with other possible tours so i will look into that. In one direction, take a 45minute kenmore air scenic flight between seattle s lake union and victoria s inner harbour. The seaplane base in seattle on lake union is a short taxi ride from any downtown seattle hotel. For over 30 years, clipper has operated daily, year round departures direct from downtown seattle to. Your experience on our tours will be a private one with our 12 passenger maximum capacity.
If you are visiting victoria by cruise ship and would like to go on a whale watching adventure with us, reserve one of our zodiacs for a time that suits you. On this triangle tour spend time in victoria and vancouver visiting the highlights of these two worldrenowned canadian cities. Take advantage of our onestop shop for a quick and easy getaway from seattle to victoria. Do you need to go from seattle to victoria, british columbia, or viceversa. Seattle whale watching deals in seattle, wa groupon. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea aboard five stars sleek, 40passenger vessel on a victoria whale watching adventure. If you need assistance or have feedback, call us at 18008882535 so that we can personally assist you. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. Spend an afternoon learning about whales and sealife with a day trip from seattle to victoria, bc to for an exhilarating threehour whale watching tour. Travelers to victoria have a number of whale watching tour options that offer the chance to view whales in their natural habitat. Seattle to victoria, bc ferry clipper vacations youtube.
Clipper vacations seattle all you need to know before. Clipper vacations offers a variety of trips and tours around the seattle and puget sound areathey even go to victoria, b. Enjoy two favorite victoria tours in a single day with this greatvalue combo package. If you want to see orca whales, anytime from may to september is a good time essentially when the tours run. The victoria clipper v offers the only daily yearround direct ferry service from seattle to victoria, bc in less than 3 hours and features panoramic views of the puget sound. Roundtrip cruise between seattle and friday harbor on san juan island aboard the san juan clipper ferry.
British columbia on a fullday trip from seattle aboard the victoria clipper, a passengeronly ferry that follows a scenic route through the puget sound and san juan islands. Your pacific northwest travel experts featuring ferry deals, hotels and vacation packages in seattle, victoria, vancouver and more. Save time and money by going at the end of the day. Sail through breathtaking deception pass, and travel through the protected waters of the salish sea, while trained naturalists educate passengers about the remarkable ecosystem and its wildlife with a focus on whale and sealife conservation. However, victoria clipper does offer complimentary seasickness medication onboard in both adult and childrens dosages. Whale watching in the san juan islands the mandagies. If you are staying in seattle, its handy to board a victoria clipper on pier 69.
Arrive in seattle on you own and checkin to your downtown accommodation. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with seattle s only halfday, guaranteed whale watching tour. Clipper vacations ferry booking, timetables and tickets. Only saw 1 whale, a few seals on the beach and a few porpoises. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. According to seattle times, no layoffs are planned for clipper, which employs 150 in seattle and victoria. Youll also find whale watch cruises sailing from anacortes, orcas island, and port townsend. See victoria, british columbia on a fullday trip from seattle aboard the victoria clipper, a passengeronly ferry that follows a scenic route through the puget sound and san juan islands. The 5 best things about a victoria clipper whale watching trip. Our whale watching tours just off the coast of victoria, british columbia view residential and transients orca pods, migrating humpback whales, grey whales and other marine animals. Victoria whale watching package from seattle clipper. Seattle to victoria trip and whale watching xperience days. On this amazing orca whale watching adventure, you get to see upclose the san juan islands sea life and majestic orca whales while enjoying an exciting ride aboard the clipper iii.
We spent 4 days in august in seattle and booked 2 clipper day trips one for whale watching and one for victoria. Day trip from seattle to victoria on the victoria clipper. Victoria clipper travel from seattle to victoria, bc with clipper vacations in less than three hours via the highspeed victoria clipper v vessel for a day trip or overnight stay. Journey from seattle to vancouver island for an exciting 3hour victoria whale watching tour. With the guidance of a trained onboard naturalist, you will be taken to an area worldrenowned for wildlife, where you will be on the lookout for orca, minke and humpback whales as well as dalls. Victoria clipper announces new ferry route from victoria to. Download a pacific northwest travel brochure clipper vacations. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you. Zipping between seattle and british columbia in less than three hours, clipper vacations offers efficient transportation combined with sightseeing along the pacific northwest coast. See orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, gray whales and all the majestic wildlife in the salish sea on our tour departing from edmonds just minutes north of downtown seattle.
Travel with clipper vacations to the city of gardens for a best price guarantee on a roundtrip cruise and overnight hotel stay in victoria, bc. Enjoy a highspeed ferry ride from the seattle waterfront directly to the beautiful san juan islands. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. More details regarding the new hub in vancouver will be revealed in the coming weeks and months. You will be joined by additional participants on this excursion. As we said, taking the victoria clipper is the easiest way to get to vancouver island from seattle. Vancouver island and the city of victoria are less than 3 hours away from seattle via the victoria clipper ferry. Excursions will be aboard the victoria clipper iii, departing from pier 69 in seattle at 9 a. From seattle to victoria day trip on the victoria clipper 2020. This is the only cruise that leaves directly from downtown seattle, allowing you to skip the traffic and get out on the water. Victoria clipper videos seattle to san juan islands whale watching. Why not get there in comfort, style and with time to spare. Victoria clipper seattle whale watching day trip from. Motorcoach tour british columbia seattle victoria vancouver.
We are pleased to offer you an everexpanding variety of travel, hotel and tour options, including the san juan islands, seattle, and victoria, b. Every trip is led by a certified marine naturalist whose knowledge and passion for vancouver islands marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry, and every vessel in our fleet is equipped with hydrophones to bring the underwater experience to light. This tour activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Take one of our highspeed victoria clipper ferries for a fast trip to victoria. Your victoria vacation begins with a scenic cruise on the victoria clipper from downtown seattle that will land you in the heart of the breathtaking inner harbour. Clipper vacations is well known as your travel experts in the pacific northwest and western canada for over 30 years. At seattle orca whale watching in partnership with san juan safaris we take great pride in providing you with the best orca whale watching and wildlife tours in the pacific northwest. Visiting victoria by cruise ship springtide whale watching. The highspeed victoria clipper will take you on a relaxing 3hour cruise through the puget sound to victoria s inner harbor. The highspeed victoria clipper passenger ferry from seattle cruises through puget. With 600700 hp powering our vessels, bc whale tours offers guests one of the longest ranges for whale watching tours in all of the victoria whale watching industry.
There are other benefits to a victoria clipper whale watching trip as wellcheck them out. Seattle a guide to whale watching tours, conservation. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 28% off. Kick off a trip to victoria, bc with a smooth and comfortable ride on the victoria clipper v ferry. Clipper vacations seattle 2020 all you need to know. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. Clipper vacations 2018 tour brochure by clipper vacations. Whether you choose a naturalistled, marine ecologythemed boat cruise, a tour that combines whale watching with a trip to butchart gardens, or a seaplane tour that drops you off at a ship for whale watching, youre sure to remember your experience. Downtown seattle to san juan islands whale watching tours start may 20, book.
Private charters with san juan excursions, whale watching. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. If you want a chance to spot some whales, we recommend hopping on board the victoria clipper iii for stressfree journey without all the traffic and ferry lines. Meet the real pacific northwest locals as we journey to the san juan islands and discover seattle whale watching through the eyes of captain jason mihok, clipper captain of over 20 years. Yes, victoria is just a short 45 minute float plane ride from downtown seattle with kenmore air offering multiple daily departures throughout the year. Taking a day trip from seattle to victoria, british columbia, in canada has never been easier, or more beautiful. Our whale watching yacht, the odyssey, is ideal for whale watching and all types of private charters and special occasions.
Earlier this month, the san juan clipper kicked off its daily whale watching departures from seattles pier 69, trips that are focused on the regions treasured orca whales. Berty and i were excited to go on this seattle whale watching day trip. Orca spirits three hour whale watching tours run daily from april through october. Included are sightseeing tours of vancouver and victoria, a visit to the impressive butchart gardens and an exhilarating whale watching tour. Tripadvisor seattle to victoria day trip with royal bc. Upon arrival, hop an exhilarating threehour whale watching tour. Voyage into the open waters of the northern pacific on a 3. Cruise through the waters of the salish sea and experience the wonders of the pacific northwest with an overnight getaway from seattle that includes a victoria whale watching tour. Avoid the crowds and travel straight to the whales. People choose us for the thrill of a lifetime in british columbias beautiful capital city. With multiple whale watching tours that depart from the inner harbour of victoria, victoria makes for an easy day trip from seattle. We also offer the only whale watching tour departing directly from seattle and the easiest most direct way to reach the san juan islands on the san juan clipper ferry. Im ready to book my tour call our office to book 1 888 672 6722. When is the best time to go whale watching in seattle.
The service between seattle and friday harbor provides orca and gray whale. Travel with kenmore air, which has 60 years of flying experience, to the charming seaside village of friday harbor on san juan island, and tour with san juan safaris whale watching, in business since 1994. Prince of whales is focused on sharing the beautiful and breathtaking coastal waters of british columbia, its vibrant wildlife, and its rich history. Due to the time spent on the boat during the nearly 12 hour san juan sealife search day trip, this tour is not. Seattle to victoria day trip with whale watching clipper vacations. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Whether it is a school field trip, family reunion, company outing, wedding group or any other special occasion. Victoria whale watching deals in victoria, bc groupon. Whales and sea life last year, clipper had whale sightings on 97% of their tripsincredible. With almost 85 whales in the area, youll have plenty of opportunities for a.
Cruise through the waters of the salish sea and experience the wonders of the pacific northwest with an overnight getaway from seattle that includes a victoria whale watching tour plus hotel stay. Enjoy a victoria clipper ferry cruise and 1 night in victoria. Victoria tours from seattle with discounted prices and deals. Seattle whale watching tours 2019 clipper vacations. Frs also plans to launch a new ferry service, under the clipper name, from florida to cuba, pending government approval. I had downloaded a movie prior to the trip and listened to my library of music. The best of victoria tours five star whale watching the royal bc museum the pedaler bicycle tours. What brochures would you like clipper vacations to send you.
Enjoy whale watching and a san juan island day trip from seattle. Are there whale watching boat tours that leave from downtown seattle. Clipper vacations launches seattle whale watching season. Victoria clipper belltown 30 tips from 3358 visitors. Whale tours in victoria bc springtide whale watching. Visit clipper vacations on your trip to seattle or united. Has anyone been whale watching with the victoria clipper vacations package in the san juans. Anyone been whale watching with victoria clipper vacations. The ride on the clipper is about 2 hours and 45 minutes, give or take a few due to weather or stopping for whales. Popular seattle to victoria tours at the best prices. Port townsend and san juan island whale watching tour from puget sound express up to 47% off. Travel between seattle and victoria, bc is fast and convenient aboard a highspeed victoria clipper passenger ferry. Discover all trip to victoria tours from seattle with hotels and transportation included. All the ones i have seen leave from orcas island or anacortes area, and unfortunately i am only in seattle for a short amount of time but dont want to miss out on orcas whale.
Book your tickets online for eagle wing whale watching tours, victoria. Clipper offers gray whale excursions the seattle times. Beautiful way to sail out to british colombia, canada. The whale watching tour departs friday harbor at approximately 12. Springtides whale watching tours will take you through some of the worlds most breathtaking scenery that bc has to offer.
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