Karen Freundlich and Eva Szorenyi spearhead the growth of Pacific Northwest ferry and tour operator 

Karen Freundlich
Karen Freundlich
Eva Szorenyi
Eva Szorenyi

SEATTLE, WA (January 17, 2025) – FRS Clipper, a leading provider of ferry services and vacation planning services in the Pacific Northwest, welcomes new business development managers Karen Freundlich and Eva Szorenyi to the team in an ongoing effort to provide thoughtful and bespoke travel experiences for guests. 

“FRS Clipper is pleased to have Eva and Karen joining our team. Their industry knowledge and expertise will help us deliver guests and business partners an even higher level of service,” said FRS Clipper Chief Executive Officer Mark Collins.

Karen Freundlich, Clipper’s Sales Manager for Incentive Accounts, is tasked with creating unique experiences for corporate, concierge and travel advisor partners. Karen has spent 30 years in hospitality, travel, full-ship charters, and events working with Princess Cruises, Hurtigruten, American Queen Voyages, and Private Jet Services.

“As a passionate advocate for Victoria and a newcomer to the FSR Clipper sales team, I’m excited about assisting businesses and agencies in discovering the unparalleled FRS Clipper experience,” said Karen. “I look forward to introducing the transformative benefits of team bonding beyond the office walls on the captivating waters together.”

With 25 years of diverse, multi-faceted experience in the global travel industry, Eva Szorenyi, Clipper Sales Manager for Online Travel Agency and Wholesale Accounts, has come full circle to where her journey began—at the Victoria Clipper in 1999. Over the years, Eva has built a robust background in sales and account management across a range of sectors including OTAs, wholesale, and more, working in key markets across the US, UAE, and Europe.

“I’m so excited to be returning to Clipper—the company that launched my career in travel 25 years ago! A lot has changed, but the team’s enthusiasm for providing an excellent guest experience is as strong as ever!” Eva said.

Since 1986, FRS Clipper has provided transportation, tours and accommodation packages for more than eight million travelers. Travel between Seattle, WA and Victoria, BC, takes two hours and forty-five minutes via the fast and convenient Clipper ferry, connecting downtown Seattle and Victoria’s Inner Harbour. To learn more about FRS Clipper Ferry, visit clippervacations.com. For travel agents and tour operators, contact the new sales team via sales@clippervacations.com.