There are numerous ways to get from Vancouver island to Seattle however my desirable crossings is using the Victoria Clipper. When you compare time and cost of the journey the clipper offers good value for both. The Clipper is one of the fastest catamarans. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete the journey.

View of the Victoria Clipper
The journey not only offers a a quick and convenient way to travel it also gives passengers a panoramic view of the island, mountains and sea with the opportunity to spot seals, whales, and sea lions.
Another view of the Clipper
Another view of the Clipper
The check in is quick and easy with priority boarding for young families and anyone requiring assistance. The clipper has an easy access for wheelchairs and is stroller friendly. Bags are checked in prior to boarding. There is also secure containers foe bikes too.
On board the Victoria clipper there is gift and duty free shopping.
Organized and well-laid out.
Organized and well-laid out.
The staff is extremely friendly and drop by your both to offer assistance with food and beverage service. I enjoyed the complementary tea and coffee.
Victoria Clipper Gift Shop
Victoria Clipper Gift Shop
What more can you ask for in a early crossing!
There is child friendly change tables. It is warm with a comfortable temperature onboard. The crossing is smooth for the most part however choppy for approximately 1hr.  The staff offer passengers motion sickness pills for a more pleasurable ride.  Smoking is available outside in designate area.
Enjoying the crossing.
Enjoying the crossing.
I had to leave my stroller which was inconvenient since all my bags and car seat was attached to the stroller.
We arrived as scheduled but what I didn’t enjoy was the long wait outside to pick up the luggage. It was very cold and seem like a long wait to grab our bags. Luckily for us it was a wed night and there were very few people on the boat. We made it through customs within 30 minutes and right downtown our hotel was only a block away.
Entry into Seattle (from Victoria, BC).
Entry into Seattle (from Victoria, BC).

2 Comments

  • Scott
    Posted August 4, 2014 3:16 pm 0Likes

    My wife and I took the Victoria Clipper from Seattle to Victoria and back in mid June. I was amazed at how roomy and comfortable the cabin was. Disembarking in Victoria took longer for two reasons: 1) we checked our bags (passengers who did not check bags disembarked first while the crew unloaded all of the checked bags) and 2) Customs.

    However, for the return to Seattle we when through Customs in Victoria prior to boarding and because we elected not to check our bags we disembarked in Seattle quickly.

    Given the choice of flying from Seattle to Victoria or taking the Clipper, I would take the Clipper every time.

    • szussino
      Posted August 4, 2014 9:46 pm 0Likes

      Hi Scott,

      We also think it is a great option when visiting Vancouver Island.

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