The lack of passenger outdoor space is probably increases the boat speed, which is a trade-off. The Boatĭepending on the boat, the outdoor viewing areas are limited. Since crossing the border, a passport is required to ride the Victoria Clipper. Most of Victoria can be seen on foot, bike, or tour, so keep that in mind when planning.
Even though the name suggests it is a ferry, the Victoria Clipper does not transport vehicles. The staff was helpful, but Victoria is a tourist destination so summer months tend to sell out fast–at least the hotels do. However, I had to call their customer service to see about adding a hotel since it was only 10 days before our departure. It ended up being more pricey than anticipated, but it was worth it to avoid the stress of driving and slower transportation. I decided to book the hotel through Clipper Vacations to receive a discount on our room. Since it travels through the Puget Sound for the majority of the cruise, the ride is mainly smooth until reaching the Salish Sea.Ĭlipper Vacations offer packages to include hotel packages and tours, along with the Victoria Clipper ferry.
The Victoria Clipper can travel up to 30 knots or 35 mph making it a short 3 hour ride. The Victoria Clipper is one of the fastest passenger vessels in the Western Hemisphere, so it was the reasonable option for a short weekend away from Seattle. There are many ferry options to Victoria, but Andy and I focused on the Victoria Clipper. How does one get to Victoria, BC?Įven though Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, it is only accessible by ferry (unless you want to take the scenic route and drive around the largest Pacific Island east of New Zealand). More specifically, heading to Victoria, BC to take a break from the mountains and my outdoor excursions to spend alone time with my boyfriend that I had been neglecting while in mountaineering school.
A little over a month ago, I announced my plans on going to Vancouver Island as part of the Momondo experience series.
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