Seattle to Victoria Day Trip With The Butchart Gardens

Seattle to Victoria Day Trip With The Butchart Gardens

FROM $267 per person including tax
Additional pricing info

Availability

March 14 - October 31, 2026

Trip duration

1 Day
What's included
Travel, Activity

Route

Seattle→ Victoria→ Seattle

Requirements

Passport/EDL Required
Departs from Pier 69

Highlights

  • The Butchart Gardens are rated among the world’s most beautiful garden attractions & top places to go in Canada by USA Today, CNN Travel, Condé Nast, many more!
  • Includes Victoria Clipper fast ferry from Seattle, motorcoach pickup right from the FRS Clipper terminal in Victoria, admission to The Butchart Gardens
  • Returns you to downtown Victoria with an afternoon drop off back at the FRS Clipper Victoria terminal

About This Trip

Immerse yourself in more than 300,000 blooms at world-renowned The Butchart Gardens with a quick day trip to Victoria from downtown Seattle on our high-speed Victoria Clipper catamaran. Soak in the culture of Victoria and wander The Gardens’ intimate paths lined with an array of flowers. With 55-acres bursting with color, no visit to Victoria is complete without exploring the iconic gardens!

Have more time? SAVE on your Victoria Clipper fast ferry when booking our Seattle to Victoria Overnight with The Butchart Gardens!

Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Ultimate Guide to The Butchart Gardens.

Itinerary & Map

NOTE:  Times may vary by season. Below reflects a sample itinerary for the previous season.

8:00 AM Depart Pier 69 in Seattle – Climb aboard the Victoria Clipper fast ferry at Pier 69 for a quick and scenic  2-hour and 45-minute cruise through the Salish Sea to the heart of downtown Victoria.

11:50 AM Depart Victoria Terminal on Motorcoach – Hop on a motorcoach for a scenic narrated 45-minute drive to The Butchart Gardens.

12:25 PM Arrive at The Butchart Gardens – Explore the stunning 55-acre oasis of The Butchart Gardens, with its vibrant array of plants and flowers. While you’re here, consider reserving a spot for the Dining Room restaurant’s award-winning Afternoon Tea service, available as an additional experience.

2:30 PM Depart The Butchart Gardens (NOTE:  Jun 15 – Sep 15, this is a 3:00PM bus departure time) – Enjoy a motorcoach ride back to Victoria’s downtown core.

3:05 PM Arrive Back in Downtown Victoria – You’ll be dropped off back in front of The Fairmont Empress hotel on the Inner Harbour.

5:00 PM Depart Victoria – Hop back on the Victoria Clipper fast ferry for your scenic journey back to Seattle.

7:45 PM Arrive at Pier 69 in Seattle – Disembark the ferry and enjoy the rest of your evening on the Seattle waterfront!

Terms & Conditions

Prices vary by season. Prices listed are minimum prices per adult. All applicable taxes included.

• Includes all applicable taxes
• All prices shown in USD including tax
• Best available rates based on 7-day minimum advance purchase
• Rates may be higher per segment of travel for Saturday departures from Seattle and Sunday departures from Victoria
• A fuel surcharge, port and security fee may be added to all Victoria / Seattle fares
• Passport, Passport Card or EDL required when crossing an international border
• Restrictions apply, subject to change

Pricing starting from...

Mar 13 to Mar 31
$267
Apr 1 to Jun 5
$274
Jun 6 to Jun 30
$287
Jul 1 to Sep 8
$287
Sep 9 to Sep 30
$277
Oct 1 to Oct 30
$260

Trusted by Over 2,800 Happy Travelers on TripAdvisor

"We had an excellent time! We took the 7 am tour to Victoria and purchased the combo pack that took us to the Butchart Gardens… I highly recommend this tour!"

Daniela R. TripAdvisor

"The easy way to visit Butchart Gardens without driving!"

RealRoadWarrior, San Clemente, CA TripAdvisor

"We love gardens around the world. Butchart Gardens is one of our favorites, but getting there can be inconvenient by car. We take the Clipper to Victoria and avoid the hassle."

RealRoadWarrior, San Clemente, CA TripAdvisor