Seattle to Victoria Overnight with Tea at the Fairmont Empress

Seattle to Victoria Overnight with Tea at the Fairmont Empress

Call to Book: 800-888-2535

IMPORTANT:  Please check vessel arrival time and selected activity time when booking.

Trip duration

Min. 2 Days / 1 Night
What's included
Travel, Hotel, Activity

Route

Seattle→ Victoria→ Seattle

Requirements

Passport/EDL Required
Departs from Pier 69
Seattle to Victoria Overnight with Tea at the Fairmont Empress

Highlights:

  • SAVE 20% or more on round-trip Victoria Clipper fast ferry when booking 2-nights or more in Victoria. Kids 11 and under are half-price adult fare!
  • A rite of passage in Victoria, the Empress has been serving tea since 1908
  • Choose from 21 of the finest loose leaf teas available, including the Empress blend, created exclusively for Fairmont Empress by the Metropolitan Tea Company.

About this Trip:

Give yourself the royal treatment with tea at the Fairmont Empress on a Victoria, BC overnight getaway! Stay at one of our hand-picked hotels and cozy up in the Empress’ sophisticated Lobby Lounge and sip on one of 21 of the finest loose leaf teas paired with a three-tiered platter brimming with mouth-watering sandwiches and pastries. A quintessential Victorian tradition, this experience should be at the top of your to-do list!

Itinerary & Map

In the morning, climb aboard our sleek, high-speed Victoria Clipper fast ferry at Pier 69 and enjoy a scenic cruise from downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria, BC. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and make the short stroll to the iconic Fairmont Empress and pop into elegant Lobby Lounge for afternoon tea.

Sip on a cup of delicious tea paired with a lineup of tasty treats. Use the rest of the day to pamper yourself at the hotel’s amazing Willow Stream Spa, explore the stunning Craigdarroch Castle or check out a few of these other gems around the city:

Enjoy a day to further explore the quaint city of Victoria before enjoying a relaxing cruise back to Seattle in the evening. Learn more about the history of Victoria at the Royal BC Museum, say “hello” to the harbor seals at the popular Fisherman’s Wharf or discover a few of our other favorite activities:

For more ideas, see 150 things to do in Victoria

Terms & Conditions

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

• Dress code in effect: Please refrain from wearing hats (except fascinators or fancy tea hats), tank tops, beachwear, athleisure wear, flip flops or bare feet (except for elegant sandals), clothing with explicit or offensive wording or graphics. Guests who arrive in unsuitable attire may be politely declined.
• Call 800-888-2535 if you have dietary restrictions. The Empress is happy to accommodate vegan, diabetic and gluten-free Afternoon Tea but any dietary restrictions must be noted at the time of booking.
• Children pay 50% of adult fare when booked in conjunction with an overnight package
• All prices shown in USD including tax
• Gratuity already included
• 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
• Any applicable fuel surcharges, port and security fees are not included in the fare
• Passport, Passport Card or EDL required when crossing an international border
• Restrictions apply, subject to change

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