Clipper Vacations

Snow and ice have been on the ground for going on two days now and their parking lot is a nightmare. Parked on a side street and tried to call the terminal to see if there was a designated pick up location due to the slippery conditions. Turns out their phone center is closed, even if you're calling during their posted/recorded operating hours (called in an hour later, still closed, still playing the same useless message). Also managed to run into the one employee whose job it is to run around rudely telling people where they can't park rather than offer any solutions. When more cars began to show up she conveniently disappeared and all the spots she was trying to keep clear ended up getting parked in anyways. Terminal personnel need to think ahead for situations like this, especially when a major access point gets backed up and folks are expected to walk across a sheet of ice to get to vehicles.

We traveled on the comfort class. It was easy and quick to get on and off the clipper as usual. The instructions were great. They walk around to take orders for drinks and food - you have to pay for it. Simple drinks, including soda, water, coffee, and teas are complimentary. Seasickness pills are given as well.

Dont bother calling them and asking anything.they have special workers answering the phone that give false info.

Long wait to board and to disembark, but friendly staff, clean facility, decent prices for food. Pay attention to seats when you book - definitely not all created equal, and you board by letter, so earlier in alphabet = earlier boarding. We were "R" and waited 40 minutes to board, without enough seating in the lounge area.

They did not give us information about the arrivealcan app and we were detained in customs before we were allowed to enter Canada.

Very convenient way to get to Victoria BC harbor. Clean and comfortable. Helpful friendly staff.

What better way to get from Canada to the US than by fast ferry? Quick, different, and wonderfully scenic. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

Didn’t feel like i waited a long time at all.super smooth process of boarding and disembarking.i did feel a little seasick while the boat was docked in seattle, but as soon as it started moving i was totally fine.

A smooth ride! The captain alerted us to some humpback whales during the ride as well. The staff that worked on the ferry were helpful. The ride was full but also not too packed. I look forward to using this service again!

The Victoria Clipper is such a great experience. Most convenient way to get to Victoria, except by sea plane. Super quiet and smooth ride.

We took the FRS Victoria Clipper V from Seattle to Victoria and back after our time in Victoria. Very smooth ride both ways. Highly recommended.

Wonderful way to travel between Seattle and Victoria. We had exceptional weather, so your results may vary.

I did VIP comfort seating.worth every penny.it was only 20% full too which made it much nicer than economy which was packed. Beautiful views, relaxing, friendly and super organized. I will take again.

Super enjoyed our trip with the clipper for a two overnight stay in Victoria. Our departure was out of Seattle. With the summer return to Seattle we were able to be home while it was still daylight. How about

Expensive and only one ferry per day so not super convenient but otherwise, it was a pleasant ride from Seattle to Vancouver Island.

Paid for a window seat going to and from Victoria for our 50th anniversary. Going to Victoria we ended up in the first row in a middle seat and all I got to see was the chains for the anchor. I wasn't tall enough while seated to see over the rail to see the water. I wanted to cry. This was our 1st time on a ferry. I told one of the employees I paid extra for a window seat and was told sometimes the booking program doesn't work right and they didn't fix it for us! So I wasted my money. Did get a window seat on the way back but the windows so dirty we couldn't really get a good view outside. Couldn't tell if it was logs or birds on the water.

Comfortable and efficient. Captain thoughtfully slowed for sightings of orcas and dolphins in Puget Sound.

This was an enjoyable way to get to and from Victoria. It's not too long (about 3 hours) and boarding goes relatively quickly. There is no in-seat charging or satellite for Internet access so bring a book or podcast. Use the assigned seating to nab a window seat with a table!

Having a galley is a nice addition and there are plenty of restrooms. Seats are a bit tight on the main deck, but perfectly serviceable. It occasionally stops for whale watching and offers some wonderful views.

Great Ferry! The service is very good. I highly recommend a short getaway, around Seattle area, with them️.

One-way Victoria Clipper ferry ride from Victoria Harbor to Seattle. An upgrade to Comfort Class was $30, for a total of around ~$160. On our Saturday evening trip only ~170 seats were occupied of the nearly 270 available.

Both the customer service staff in the terminal, and the onboard staff were terrific; very helpful and polite!

Lots of room on board to spread out and a nice table fixed (it does not fold away) in front of the seats to get work done. There is no WiFi onboard but with AT&T cell service, I was able to maintain connectivity throughout the 2+30 trip. Note: there are no electrical outlets onboard so ensure your gadgets are charged up before departure.

There is an food available onboard including a snacks and sandwiches, although nothing offered appealed to me so I cannot comment on quality or taste. Free soft drinks and chips in Comfort Class kept my blood sugar up during the relatively short trip.

Fast, comfortable, and direct, it was a fun passage I will definitely make again.

When I caught the clipper it was so fast and fun to be on, it's an awesome experience to be on if you get sea sick they help with medication for that

It is very popular Clipper service which helps to reach Canada and nearby islands from USA and vice versa.
It was safity and clean inside.