Overview

FRS Clipper offers the only direct fast ferry service between Seattle and Victoria, BC—the Victoria Clipper V.

The Victoria Clipper V ferry operates year-round service, round-trip 1 time per day*. The fast ferry features three main classes of service including Economy (lower deck), Vista (upper deck) and Comfort Class (upper deck) each with an upgrade option within each class. Comfort Class includes leather seating in a private spacious class cabin on the upper deck, panoramic views along with complimentary snacks, coffee and tea.

*Excludes a winter dry dock period. Spring/summer schedule may include two round trips on certain dates.

Victoria Clipper V Onboard Menu | Seating Classes and Chart | FAQs | ID & Travel Requirements | Current Special Offers

 

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We've done the hard work for you and vetted a wide array of Victoria's top hotels! You'll receive a special discount on your Victoria Clipper fast ferry when adding an overnight hotel stay and an even greater discount for a 2-night stay!

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Visit The Butchart Gardens

Immerse yourself in more than 300,000 blooms at world-renowned The Butchart Gardens with a hotel package deal or day trip to Victoria from downtown Seattle on our high-speed Victoria Clipper V fast ferry!

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Economy Class

Economy Class Includes:

  • Main cabin seating
  • Table/group seating in select areas
  • Onboard locally sourced food, spirits, and beverages available for purchase
  • Onboard gift and duty-free shop
Vista Class

Vista Class Includes:

  • Spacious leather seating with panoramic views
  • Onboard locally sourced food, spirits, and beverages available for purchase
  • Table/group seating in select areas
Comfort Class

Comfort Class Includes:

  • Comfort class priority check-in and boarding*
  • Exclusive forward and top deck seating
  • Panoramic views
  • Luxury leather seats with individual tables
  • Complimentary welcome drink
  • Unlimited premium coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks
  • Free checked luggage**
*Northbound
**One standard suitcase per person

Travel Information and ID Requirements

Anytime you’re traveling between Canada and the United States, you’ll have to pass through Customs and Border Protection. That means no matter how you’re traveling from Seattle to Victoria or Victoria to Seattle, you’ll need a Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID). Learn more about ID and Travel Requirements.

Anytime you’re traveling between Canada and the United States, you’ll have to pass through Customs and Border Protection. That means no matter how you’re traveling from Seattle to Victoria or Victoria to Seattle, you’ll need a Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID). Learn more about ID and Travel Requirements.

Seattle

Seattle Clipper Terminal

2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-5000

DIRECTIONS

Nearby parking

Bell Street Pier Garage

Parking can be found at the Bell Street Pier Garage, located at 9 Wall Street, diagonally across Alaskan Way from the Clipper Terminals at pier 69.

There are entrances to the garage on both 9 Wall Street and 2323 Elliot Ave.  The garage has a height restriction of 6’6″.
Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

FRS Clipper exclusive rate*: $10.00 per calendar day.

When exiting the garage, please use the 5th floor, Elliot Avenue exit as this exit has 2 lanes and is typically staffed.

*Requires a coupon, which must be collected from a Clipper attendant while onboard the vessel . Both the original parking ticket as well as the coupon are needed to exit the garage.

DIRECTIONS

Victoria

Victoria Ferry Steamship Terminal

470 Belleville Street
Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, Canada
Canada
(250) 382-8100

DIRECTIONS

Nearby parking

Hotel Grand Pacific Garage

Daily & overnight parking

463 Belleville St,
Victoria, BC V8V 1X3,
Canada

Cost: $3.00 per hour, or $12.00 from 6 AM to 6 PM. $24.00 CAD per night plus taxes (until 8 AM). Garage has a height restriction of 6’4″. Parking is subject to availability at the time of arrival. Parking spots cannot be reserved ahead of time. Please familiarize yourself with a few parking options.

DIRECTIONS

 

Directions & Parking

Seattle

Seattle Clipper Terminal

2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-5000

DIRECTIONS

Nearby parking

Bell Street Pier Garage

Parking can be found at the Bell Street Pier Garage, located at 9 Wall Street, diagonally across Alaskan Way from the Clipper Terminals at pier 69.

There are entrances to the garage on both 9 Wall Street and 2323 Elliot Ave.  The garage has a height restriction of 6’6″.
Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

FRS Clipper exclusive rate*: $10.00 per calendar day.

When exiting the garage, please use the 5th floor, Elliot Avenue exit as this exit has 2 lanes and is typically staffed.

*Requires a coupon, which must be collected from a Clipper attendant while onboard the vessel . Both the original parking ticket as well as the coupon are needed to exit the garage.

DIRECTIONS

Victoria

Victoria Ferry Steamship Terminal

470 Belleville Street
Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, Canada
Canada
(250) 382-8100

DIRECTIONS

Nearby parking

Hotel Grand Pacific Garage

Daily & overnight parking

463 Belleville St,
Victoria, BC V8V 1X3,
Canada

Cost: $3.00 per hour, or $12.00 from 6 AM to 6 PM. $24.00 CAD per night plus taxes (until 8 AM). Garage has a height restriction of 6’4″. Parking is subject to availability at the time of arrival. Parking spots cannot be reserved ahead of time. Please familiarize yourself with a few parking options.

DIRECTIONS

 


"Being able to take the Clipper from downtown Victoria to downtown Seattle is a perfect way to travel."

- Mistuhree, Duncan, CA TripAdvisor


"I loved the speed, comfort and convenience of how to get to Victoria. It drops you within walking distance of great hotels and all the Inner Harbour activities."

- Doug M., Seattle, WA TripAdvisor


"No TSA hassles. No long lines at the US-Canada border. Our trip was smooth and scenic."

- Tom_Fiala, Orlando, FL TripAdvisor

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A short and scenic ride through the Salish Sea, Victoria is the perfect day trip destination from Seattle. Save on your Clipper cruise when you book an overnight hotel package!

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