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Links To Current Press Releases
2008 Press Releases04/24/08 - CLIPPER’S TULIP TOURS EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 3RD
03/24/08 - CLIPPER WELCOMES JEFF BOYER
03/24/08 - MICHELLE STEWART JOINS VICTORIA CLIPPER
03/10/08 - CLIPPER'S TULIP TOURS BEGIN APRIL 11
03/10/08 - CLIPPER GETAWAY TO THE YAKIMA VALLEY SPRING BARREL TASTING
01/02/08 - VICTORIA CLIPPER OFFERS A WINTER SPECIAL
01/02/08 - CLIPPER NAVIGATION NAMES A NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
01/02/08 - VICTORIA CLIPPER OFFERS SEATTLE "WINTER SPECIAL"
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CLIPPER’S TULIP TOURS EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 3RD
April 24, 2008
Due to the cold weather and subsequent late Tulip blooms, Victoria Clipper will be running
one more Tulip Tour. The last tour of the season is scheduled for Saturday, 3 May, 2008. Officials
with the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival expect blooms to last until Mother’s Day this year and have
extended many of the festival activities.
Normally, during April, the fields are alive with acres and acres of red, yellow, purple and
pink tulips; spectacular from a distance, and up close. This year, it is lasting a little longer. “
We have 25 acres of fields planted with 50 varieties of tulips in a rainbow, and we will have about
60 varieties in our indoor flower and garden show. It just can’t get better!” said Jeannette
DeGoede, owner of Tulip Town.
Flower enthusiasts who book this event for a Saturday, 3 May, will travel from Seattle’s Pier
69 via an escorted, deluxe motor coach. Everyone will enjoy a 2.5 hour narrated tour of the Tulip
Fields with stops and admissions at two bulb farms, and plenty of time in the quaint Town of La
Conner for shopping and/or lunch - and still be back to Seattle around dinner time.
If booked 7 days in advance, the price for the entire excursion, including tax, is only $37.
Booking within 7 days, rate is $41 per adult. The price for children ages 11 and under is $25.
Clipper has been an official sponsor of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival since 1991. During
that time, thousands of people have enjoyed taking Clipper Vacations’ one day guided “Tiptoe
through the Tulips” tours to La Conner.
For more information or to make a reservation, please call 206-448-5000 or 800-888-2535 or
visit
www.clippervacations.com.
CLIPPER WELCOMES JEFF BOYER
March 24, 2008
Clipper Navigation, Inc., operators and owners of the Victoria Clipper vessels, Clipper Vacations and Destination Services NW is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff C. Boyer as Vice President of Marine Operations. Clipper is based in Seattle, Washington with its administrative offices at Pier 69.
A graduate of the University of Washington, Mr. Boyer has over 25 years experience in the small passenger vessel industry, with the past 18 years being at Lindblad Expeditions. He brings extensive experience in all phases of port and vessel operations to his position at Clipper, and enjoys a positive reputation within the local and international maritime community.
As Vice President of Marine Operations, Jeff will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and supervising over 100 vessel crew members. He will work closely with vessel officers and regulatory officials to maintain the Clipper’s high operating standards. Jeff will also oversee onboard guest services as well as vessel and terminal security requirements. Clipper is fortunate to have Jeff Boyer as a new member of their management team.
MICHELLE STEWART JOINS VICTORIA CLIPPER
March 24, 2008
Clipper Navigation, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Stewart to the position of Art Director. Michelle will oversee and manage all creative projects and production for the Victoria Clipper service, Clipper Vacations and Destination Services Northwest.
Michelle brings with her ten years of experience in design and brand management, eight of those years in Seattle with full service advertising agencies. As a Graphic Designer and Art Director, Michelle has previously done concept and design work for clients that include the American Heart Association and the Space Needle.
Michelle is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Advertising and Design. She has received the Northwest Printers Association Award for Best Brochure while working on the NiteHawk Sweepers account. Clipper is fortunate to have Michelle Stewart join the company.
CLIPPER'S TULIP TOURS BEGIN APRIL 11
Victoria Clipper is gearing up to run their annual Tulip Tours on April 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20. Clipper has been an official sponsor of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival since 1991. During that time, thousands of people have enjoyed taking Clipper Vacations’ one day guided “Tiptoe through the Tulips” tours to La Conner.
During April, the fields are alive with acres and acres of red, yellow, purple and pink tulips; spectacular from a distance, and up close. Flower enthusiasts who book this event for a Saturday or Sunday will cruise on the Victoria Clipper III one way between Seattle’s Pier 69 and La Conner, and travel the opposite direction via deluxe motorcoach. Either way, everyone will enjoy a 2.5 hour narrated tour of the Tulip Fields with stops at two bulb farms, plenty of time in the quaint Town of La Conner for shopping and/or lunch and still be back to Seattle around dinner time.
For more information or to make a reservation, please call 206-448-5000 or 800-888-2535 or visit www.clippervacations.com.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Clipper Navigation, Inc.
CLIPPER GETAWAY TO THE YAKIMA VALLEY SPRING BARREL TASTING
Join Clipper Excursions for a one day tour to the Yakima Valley for the annual Spring Barrel Tasting. This annual event allows you to be among the first to taste the most recently released wines. A souvenir wine glass will be provided for your use at the wineries, and to keep as a reminder of the trip.
Deluxe motorcoaches will depart in the morning from Pier 69 in Seattle and a Park and Ride in Bellevue on April 26 th. A complimentary breakfast basket will be provided for you to enjoy as the coaches head east over Snoqualmie Pass to the Yakima Valley.
Stops will be made at four different wineries – some large, some small. You can enjoy the arts and entertainment at each, while learning more about wine making, and perhaps sipping new vintages right from the barrel. Enjoy our boxed lunch as you learn more about the process of wine making from your expert wine guide. Following the winery visits, the motorcoach will head back toward Seattle, dropping you at your preferred stop. You will be back to your start point just around sunset.
The cost for this excursion is $79 per person, including tax. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 206-448-5000 or 800-888-2535 from outside the Seattle area or www.clippervacations.com.
VICTORIA CLIPPER OFFERS A WINTER SPECIAL
January 2, 2008
Clipper Vacations is offering a “Winter Special” available only to Washington residents and their guests. It is the perfect opportunity to get away for a couple of days, relax and enjoy the calmness of Victoria this time of year.
Overnight packages including roundtrip on the Victoria Clipper between Seattle and Victoria, transfers between Pier and hotel, breakfast and one night accommodations start at only $72 per person/double occupancy. Make it a romantic getaway, a spa getaway with girlfriends or bring the whole family. Kids under 12 are free with a paying adult.
This “Winter Special” is valid for travel through February and packages are offered at a variety of hotels and inns. Consider Martin Luther King Holiday, Valentine’s Day or President’s long weekend to take advantage of this special offer.
Clipper also offers some add-ons if you would like to enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress, visit the Royal BC Museum or take a Vancouver Island Wine tour with lunch. There is plenty to do in this quaint city.
When you travel on the Victoria Clipper, there are no long waits at the border, and Passports are not required for US Born Citizens (see website for important ID requirement information). For reservations, call 800-888-2535 and ask for the Winter Special.
Janis
Smith
Darrell E. Bryan
Vice President of Sales and
Marketing
President and CEO
Clipper Navigation,
Inc.
Clipper Navigation, Inc.
206-443-2560
206-443-2560
jsmith@victoriaclipper.com
dbryan@victoriaclipper.com
CLIPPER NAVIGATION NAMES A NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
January 2, 2008
Clipper Navigation, Inc., operators and owners of the Victoria Clipper vessels, Clipper Vacations and Destination Services NW has named Darrell E. Bryan, President and CEO.
Mr. Bryan has been with the privately and locally owned company since it began operation in 1986. His contribution and leadership as General Manager and Executive Vice President has allowed the company to grow into not only a major marine transportation provider, but the largest wholesaler of packages in the Pacific Northwest.
Clipper Navigation began as a small company with one vessel providing passenger ferry service between Seattle and Victoria, BC. Currently, the company owns and operates three high speed catamarans, providing transportation to Seattle, Victoria and the San Juan Islands for over 350,000 passengers per year. Additionally, the company sells accommodation packages and sightseeing tours to about 100,000 people per year.
Prior to joining Clipper Navigation, Mr. Bryan spent 13 years with Amtrak, leaving his director position in Washington DC to move back to this area to raise his family.
VICTORIA CLIPPER OFFERS A SEATTLE “WINTER SPECIAL”
January 2, 2008
Clipper Vacations is offering a “Winter Special” available only to Vancouver Island residents and their guests. It is the perfect opportunity to get away for a couple of days, relax and enjoy downtown Seattle’s restaurants, shopping, theatre and of course, the Pike Place Market.
Overnight packages including roundtrip on the Victoria Clipper between Victoria and Seattle, transfers between Pier and hotel and two nights accommodations in a downtown hotel. Packages start at only $132 per person/double occupancy. Make it a romantic getaway, a spa getaway with girlfriends or bring the whole family. Kids under 12 are free with a paying adult.
This “Winter Special” is valid for travel through February and packages are offered at a variety of hotels, and extra nights are available. Take advantage of this limited time offer, and you will have extra money for shopping at the best exchange rate in years, and Clipper will provide discount coupons for Macy’s and for Pacific Place.
Traveling on the Victoria Clipper is easy – no long lines at the border, and Canadian Born Citizens do not need a passport. (Please see website for ID requirements).
For reservations, call 800-888-2535 and ask for the “Winter Special.”
Janis
Smith
Darrell E. Bryan
Vice President of Sales and
Marketing
President and CEO
Clipper Navigation,
Inc.
Clipper Navigation, Inc.
206-443-2560
206-443-2560
jsmith@victoriaclipper.com
dbryan@victoriaclipper.com
