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Because the Victoria Clipper travels internationally between Seattle, Washington, and Victoria, British Columbia, travelers are required to pass through Customs & Immigration upon entry into Canada and also when entering to the US. You'll be required to show proof of your citizenship (birth certificate, passport, etc) and identification (driver's license, ID card, etc) without which you may not be allowed to continue on your trip.
Acceptable Citizenship Evidence For US or Canadian Born Citizens
• Birth Certificate and Photo ID
• Passport
• Naturalization Certificate, or
• Citizenship Certificate
Acceptable Citizenship Evidence For Non-US and Non-Canadian Citizens
• Passport (may require visa)
When you arrive at Pier 69, just follow the signs to our customer counter to check-in. On the way, you'll have an opportunity to check your luggage so you won't have to carry it aboard the ship. Our agents will get your boarding pass, answer your questions and send you on your way to the departure lounge. Boarding in Seattle is done by group and your group number will be listed on your boarding pass. When your group is called, you'll walk out to the dock and board the Victoria Clipper. Seating is not assigned, so you'll be free to choose a seat on either the upper or lower deck, a seat at the window or one in the aisle, and a seat with a table or one without.
Food, beverages and duty free may be purchased onboard, as well as a variety of sightseeing tours and other onshore activities. Traveling aboard the Victoria Clipper is a fast way to get to your destination. While onboard, entertain yourself, your family and friends with a board game, some shopping or conversation. With tables situated throughout the ship, you'll be able to catch up on some work or play a round of cards. The vessels also have outside decks where you and get some fresh air and admire the passing scenery.
When traveling between Canada and the United States, it will be necessary to pass through Customs at the border. The professionals who work at Customs are highly trained and this process is generally very simple. They'll ask to see your ID, ask about your citizenship and ask you to produce proof of citizenship. Millions of people cross the border every year with ease, but some are refused due to lack of sufficient documentation. If you want to have a successful border crossing, it is important to know everything you'll need before you get there.
Parents traveling with children and infants are required to provide identification and proof of citizenship for each child. If both parents are not present, the traveling parent must provide a signed statement from the other parent allowing the child to travel out of the country. Failure to provide such evidence may make you unable to cross the border with your children.
Persons with a felony may be denied entrance into Canada. If you have been convicted of a crime in the United States it may be considered a felony in Canada. A Driving While Intoxicated conviction (D.W.I.) is considered a felony in Canada.
For further information on crossing the US/Canadian Border, please visit the US Customs and Immigration website at http://travel.state.gov/travel where you'll find information on crossing the border and duties you may have to pay on goods you bring back to the US. You can also check out the Canada Border Services Agency website for more Canadian border-crossing information.
The Pacific Northwest and Western Canada are known for their beautiful natural panoramas, but with all those majestic mountains, lakes, streams and shores comes different weather patterns. Read more about the weather in our region so you'll be prepared for any conditions your may encounter. Be prepared - bring your sunglasses AND a raincoat!
Something else to consider is what you're going to do with your luggage while you see the sights. There is a luggage storage area at the Victoria Clipper Seattle terminal where you can store your luggage (for $1.00 per bag, 8:00am to 6:00pm) while you see the sights in Seattle. There is no temporary luggage storage at the Victoria, BC terminal, however, with a Clipper overnight package we take care of your luggage.
For travelers staying overnight in Victoria, you may check your luggage onboard the Victoria Clipper for the duration of the ferry ride, for no additional cost. Luggage can be checked at the Seattle terminal for the morning or afternoon ferry runs, starting at 6:30am. For travelers from Victoria to Seattle, luggage can be checked at the Victoria terminal starting at 8:30am or 9:30am, depending on the season.
If traveling via the Victoria Clipper, you may want to purchase souvenirs duty free or meals onboard. The Clipper staff will accept cash and credit cards during your cruise to the San Juans or Victoria, BC so if you don't like to carry cash, you'll still be able to enjoy your cruise to the fullest!
Clipper Vacations offers the Clipper Commodore program which includes benefits for frequent travelers aboard the Victoria Clipper!
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