The holidays are here! Brilliant blubs are found on nearly every street corner and your calendar is rapidly filling up with holiday decorating, parties and shopping. Yet perhaps all you really want is some quality downtime and a chance to embrace this cozy time of year.
It’s a bright, sunny summer morning in Seattle. Rooster tails of sea spray fan up behind the Victoria Clipper V, as the sleek, high-speed catamaran smoothly skims across the water.
That telltale coniferous whiff of pine sap mixed with afternoons filled with golden, glancing sunlight. The bounty of the harvest delivered through sensational sips. Fall in the Pacific Northwest is in full force.
Splashes of blue and green dot the aisles. To the left, tufted number 12 beanies and war paint. To the right, a family with matching fluffy feather scarves. It’s pretty obvious this is no ordinary sailing on the Victoria Clipper… it’s gameday weekend in the Emerald City!!
The cabin of the Seattle-bound vessel brims with team spirit as the engines fire up in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. It is all smiles as eyes meet and quick nods are exchanged in acknowledgement we’re all rooting for the same team. During peak football season, there’s no easier way to visit the bustling city than by water. The snarling game day traffic and parking woes fade away, leaving nothing to dampen the spirit of the day. Get your team together and use this guide as a playbook to create the perfect Seahawks weekend in Seattle. Go Hawks!
It’s official…fall has arrived! Whiffs of pumpkin spice greet the nose and piles of colorful leaves crunch underfoot. In the blink of an eye, our PNW summer has transitioned into a fall wonderland, with crisp, cool air that calls for cuddling up by a crackling fire. Luckily, Victoria is a city made for cozy.
After a loooonnng winter, our cherished PNW summer cannot come soon enough. And while Northwest natives have come to accept the fact that the sun doesn’t truly show up until well into the season, it’s those brilliant blue skies and peaks upon peaks filling the horizon that make it all worth the wait.
With summer nearly upon us, it’s time to slap on the sunblock and hit the town in search of new discoveries! With more than 20 culturally unique neighborhoods, a vibrant arts community, world-renowned chefs and quick access to some of the most picturesque hiking and boating adventures in the Pacific Northwest, the bustling city of Seattle offers an array of activities to suit all interests.
Craving a getaway that’s more exotic by traveling abroad but don’t have room in your budget? How about an affordable international vacation that’s just three hours away? Visit Victoria B.C. Not only can you get there by hopping on a short and scenic ferry ride instead of an expensive long-haul flight, but you can save […]
Britain is famous for its royal family, magnificent castles with colorful gardens, and fish and chips. Nearly 40 million tourists are expected to enjoy its many delights in 2024. But if this isn’t your year to splurge on a far-flung getaway, you can easily visit Victoria, British Columbia instead. In fact, it’s often referred to […]
One of the most picturesque cities in Canada, the British Columbia capital offers a wealth of cultural, historical, and natural attractions, surrounded by the sea and mountains. And, it’s within easy reach of Seattle. The perfect 2-night getaway to Victoria, B.C. starts with a scenic ride on our elegant high-speed catamaran, part of the adventure […]
With Mother’s Day just around the corner (yes, May 12th!), it’s time yet again to seek out the perfect gift to give the woman who would do anything for you (and then some!).
Yeah, yeah we know winter doesn’t have the best reputation. Between having to dig out every sweater and scarf that you own and the sun setting shortly after your lunch break, it’s easy to see why this season isn’t exactly everyone’s favorite.
