Experience your northwest with a clipper vacations seattle to san juan islands whale watching day trip. We took a trip to victoria in august aboard the victoria clipper. From seattle to victoria day trip on the victoria clipper 2020. But if you want to experience victoria, its not a bad way to get there from seattle. An insiders guide to seattle gray whale watching the. The victoria clipper ferry does daytrips to friday harbor and back, searching the sea for whales and other marine life. Victoria clipper seattle to san juan islands whale. Prince of whales adventures bcs best whale watching. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from seattle to victoria is by booking earlier as most bus companies increase the price as the departure date approaches. Seattle to victoria trip and whale watching xperience days. The victoria clipper appeared to be entering the harbour when it happened and bieber is heard saying. Shortly after arrival, youll start your watching adventure with us.
Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea aboard five stars sleek, 40passenger vessel on a victoria whale watching adventure. Come for the afternoon, or stay a few nights at one of our partner hotels. Overall great time and the staff were so nice and informative. In seattle, clipper vacations departs to victoria from victoria clipper ferry 2701 alaskan way, in victoria, clipper vacations arrives at victoria clipper ferry, inner harbour. Victoria whale watching deals in victoria, bc groupon. Seattle to victoria day trip with whale watching clipper. Kick off a trip to victoria, bc with a smooth and comfortable ride on the victoria clipper v ferry. Our passengeronly ferry service with daily, yearround departures to victoria, bc allows you to skip the traffic and travel seamlessly to your destination. Get tickets on the clipper ferry, enjoy whale watching, and find a range of other activities at the click of a button. Your victoria vacation begins with a scenic cruise on the victoria clipper from downtown seattle that will land you in the heart of the breathtaking inner harbour.
Your pacific northwest travel experts clipper vacations is best known for its high speed passenger ferry service from seattle to victoria the victoria clipper. Our trip began out of seattle from clipper vacations pier 69 with our beloved space needle looking on. Clipper vacations victoria clipper and san juan clipper. Nice to experience the history and culture of victoria. These differences may boil down to personal preferences.
The seattle to victoria trip and whale watching experience gifts certificate is valid for one participant, unless additional participants are added onto the certificate. Look for viewing platforms, clifftops and rocky outcrops along the coast. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you. Downtown seattle to san juan islands whale watching tours start may 20, book. Exclusive clipper vacations deals and offers april 2019. It was an amazing experience and we saw up to 30 orcas at a time. Take a day trip to explore the beautiful town of victoria on the victoria clipper, leaving from downtown seattle. If youre unfamiliar with clipper vacations, they offer daily ferries to both friday harbor on san juan island via the san juan clipper, and to victoria, canada on the victoria clipper. Book now and experience for yourself the incredible rich and diverse marine mammals that can be found in out local waters. Contact eagle wing tours victoria bc and vancouver island. How far in advance of my tour does the shuttle arrive. Well pick you up at your downtown victoria hoteland when your whale watching adventure is over, well drop you back at the hotel, or if you prefer, anywhere in the victoria city core. Experience the seattle to san juan islands whale watching trip aboard the iconic san juan. Get tickets on the clipper ferry, enjoy whale watching, and find.
They offer specialized grey whale watching excursions, providing eager locals and tourists alike a rare opportunity into the existence of these magnificent animals. The 5 best things about a victoria clipper whale watching. Enjoy a victoria clipper ferry cruise and 1 night in victoria. Leaving from victoria bc to seattle on the victoria clipper. Humpback whales feed on krill, small shrimplike crustaceans, and various kinds of small fish. Meet the real pacific northwest locals as we journey to the san juan islands and discover seattle whale watching through the eyes of captain jason mihok, clipper captain of over 20 years. Whales and sea life last year, clipper had whale sightings on 97% of their tripsincredible. The victoria clipper ferry is the fastest and easiest way to travel between seattle and victoria. San juan islands whale watching by clipper vacations issuu. From vancouver the most common ways guests travel to victoria are by bc ferries, harbour air, west coast air and helijet. It has narrow aisles that forces passengers to squeeze buttockstobuttocks as they pass by like on an airplane. The victoria clipper iv reaches speeds of up to 40 knots, making it among the fastest passenger vessels in. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with us. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
Something ive always wanted to do is whale watching in the san juan islands. Victoria clipper from victoria to seattle travel codex. This is one of the most disappointing travel arrangements i have ever experienced. If you want a chance to spot some whales, we recommend hopping on board the victoria clipper iii for stressfree journey without all the traffic and ferry lines. Journey from seattle to vancouver island for an exciting 3hour victoria whale watching tour. Jul 21, 2016 leaving from victoria bc to seattle on the victoria clipper. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. Clipper vacations will take you to friday harbor, where you can take a whale watching tour. Travel between seattle and victoria, bc is fast and convenient aboard a high speed victoria clipper passenger ferry. Whidbey island on the victoria clipper whale and sealife search with expert onboard naturalist 2. Victoria clipper offers a ocean views and a more spacious seat even though its not impressive on land. Reserve your spot and stay longer at lush butchart gardens with this guided transfer that includes admission to the botanic garden.
The victoria clipper is not the best way to see whales in and of itself. Whale watching in the san juan islands the mandagies. Prince of whales in telegraph cove is the best place to go for whale watching. Each vessel has a private washroom and has a maximum capacity of 12 guests per trip. Victoria whale watching package from seattle clipper.
Combine an exhilarating 3 hour whale watching adventure with a historic city tour onboard a modern english double decker bus with live narration, and visit to the craigdarroch castle a canadian national historic site and one of victorias must see attractions. Learn about the local orca population aboard a whale watching cruise to victoria. Threehour wildlife whale watching tour for one or two from five star whale watching up to 28% off. Save on your victoria clipper ferry when booking our seattle to victoria with whale watching tour package. Each pamphlet is loaded with detailed maps, itineraries and activities. San juan islands visit friday harbors whale museum open since 1979, the whale museum offers a oneofakind experience to learn about the whales of the. Download a pacific northwest travel brochure clipper vacations. Malleson said it was identified as t65a2, a 15yearold male transient or biggs killer whale. You will be joined by additional participants on this excursion. Contact eagle wing tours victoria bc and vancouver. The rtc clipper card is a photo identification card and must be applied for in person at a participating transit agency. Our destinations in victoria and vancouver, bc the san juan islands vancouver island whistler, bc and the canadian rockies are designed to maximize your time in the most enjoyable way. The victoria clipper ferry does daytrips to friday harbor and back, searching the sea for whales and other marine life around the san juan islands in the afternoon, we got off the boat to explore friday harbor for a few hours. As we said, taking the victoria clipper is the easiest way to get to vancouver island from seattle.
Keep an eye out for humpback whales as you cruise through the salish sea. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Transient killer whale spotted swimming in victoria. Each whale eats up to 61 kg 2994 lbs of food a day. Orca whale watching adventure clipper vacations youtube.
I booked months in advance through clipper to take the ferry from seattle to friday harbor on the morning of friday 921, followed immediately by a whale watching tour, 2 nights at a hotel, and then the ferry back from friday harbor to seattle on sunday night. Video galleries eagle wing tours whale watching victoria. Catch sight of bald eagles soaring overhead as you cruise between vancouver and victoria. After a night in friday harbor, continue on to victoria, bc, via washington state ferry to sidney. With 600700 hp powering our vessels, bc whale tours offers guests one of the longest ranges for whale watching tours in all of the victoria whale watching industry. Whales can be spotted at sea all along victorias coast, including the great ocean road, around phillip island and down to gippslands south coast. Whale watching in the san juan islands postcards to seattle. Save with verified clipper vacations coupon codes and deals april 2020 by. Learn from an expert on board naturalist while enjoying a stop over in scenic friday harbor. When visiting victoria whale watching is a must do activity and with 30 years of experience five star whale watching is the perfect choice for guests of the empress hotel. Transit riders currently can use the rtc clipper card s special clipper features to pay their fares on muni, bart, ac transit, vta, samtrans, caltrain, and golden gate transit and ferry. Contact eagle wing tours to learn more about the best whale watching tours in victoria, bc on vancouver island.
If you need assistance or have feedback, call us at 18008882535 so that we can personally assist you. Clipper vacations seattle 2020 all you need to know. En route, enjoy beautiful scenery of the pacific northwest waters, locally prepared food and regional beverages, plus onboard concierge services. Hi jass all transportation is via the victoria clipper iii so you will have round trip boat transportation between seattle and friday harbor plus the 2. Has anyone been whale watching with the victoria clipper vacations package in the san juans they leave from seattle, go to the san juans, take. April 2 looking for a fun family adventure this weekend. Victoria clipper iv, passenger ship details and current. The victoria clipper iii is a shorter version of its bcbound cousin and it is laid out more like a 747 than a boat.
Berty and i were excited to go on this seattle whale watching day trip. Victoria to seattle, washington aboard a victoria clipper highspeed catamaran, you can experience magnificent views of mountains, seascapes and coastal towns as you travel between washington and b. Known as the victoria clipper iii, the smallest of the victoria bc clipper ships handles the seattle to san juan islands route, and it is also used for whale watching excursions. I suggest downloading the wsdot app to your smartphone which will give you all the details on the ferry schedules.
The current position of victoria clipper iv is at north america west coast coordinates 47. Join your small group in a comfortable coach and settle in to your reserved seat to make the trip while listening guided commentary about the gardens past and present. Day whale watching tours in victoria, bc eagle wing tours. Taking a day trip from seattle to victoria, british columbia, in canada has never been easier, or more beautiful. The highspeed victoria clipper passenger ferry from seattle cruises through puget sound enroute to victoria s inner harbour.
Clipper, founded in 1986, is a travel and tour company, with three victoria clipper vessels serving routes from seattle to victoria, b. The whale watching excursions can be added to the picture on trips to the san juan islands, or they can be enjoyed on their own. From our terminal, explore beautiful, walkable victoria, bc and attractions like the worldfamous the butchart gardens, royal bc museum, the fairmont empress hotel. The best whalewatching areas are located in portland, warrnambool, and phillip islanda popular day trip from melbourne. Clipper vacations 2701 alaskan way, pier 69, seattle, wa 98021 sits just below the space needle in the belltown neighborhood of seattle. Anyone been whale watching with victoria clipper vacations. Download the pdf, print, cut out, and decorate your bunny. On our last trip of the week, we saw transient orca whales hunting for their lunch. Captain jason mihok of the san juan clipper shares a memorable whale watching encounter with one of the real locals, matia.
As a baleen whale, it has a series of 270400 fringed overlapping plates that hang from each side of the upper jaw where teeth might otherwise be located. Experience victoria clipper v clipper vacations youtube. To download, right click on the link and select save as, or open the pdf in your. Gray and orca whale watching is still available with the victoria clipper out of seattle. When victoria clipper invited me to go on a tour with them, i jumped at the chance. It sounds like you had incredible encounters with both killer whales and humpback whales and with other local marine wildlife. Spend a day with orcas, humpback, minke whales and more as you cruise through the waters of the salish sea aboard five stars sleek, 40passenger vessel on a victoria whale. The victoria clipper vc is a fast way to get to victoria bc.
Surprise a friend, family member or loved one with a clipper vacations gift card good for travel to victoria, seattle, vancouver, the san juan islands, portland, whale watching from seattle or any other clipper vacations product. Hop on the sleek victoria clipper ferry and arrive in victoria in under 3 hours. Victoria clipper announces new ferry route from victoria to. Bc whale tours victoria aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Use our brochures to help plan your pacific northwest vacation.
Avoid the crowds and travel straight to the whales. With new ownership in place, the victoria clipper plans to expand its service with a new highspeed ferry service between victoria and vancouver, making this the second company to announce it plans to offer harbourtoharbour sailings. Choose from either our covered or open boat tour options, both with on board washrooms. There are other benefits to a victoria clipper whale watching trip as wellcheck them out. Join us aboard our newest ferry and see how weve elevated our vessel and service to the next level. Groupon has verified that the customer actually visited victoria clipper. I was ready to cross more one item off my bucket list. Overnight in victoria and enjoy time to explore before returning to seattle via the victoria clipper.
But our journey on the victoria clipper just took so much time. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in victoria. Travel between seattle and victoria, bc is fast and convenient aboard a highspeed victoria clipper passenger ferry. The highspeed victoria clipper will take you on a relaxing 3hour cruise through the puget sound to victorias inner harbor. Victoria clipper travel from seattle to victoria, bc with clipper vacations in less than three hours via the highspeed victoria clipper v vessel for a day trip or overnight stay. Victoria whale watching package from seattle clipper vacations. Guests this experience is not suitable for nonpaying guests and spectators. Clipper vacations is your pacific northwest travel experts and specializes in holidays, hotels, and packages in seattle, victoria, whister, vancouver, and across the pacific northwest. All of our vessels are custom made by titan marine and hand designed by the owner of the bc whale tours, harold. Upon arrival, hop an exhilarating threehour whale watching tour. Hop on our sleek, highspeed clipper catamaran for a relaxing and scenic cruise experience. Board the victoria clipper iii, the only whale watching vessel departing directly from downtown seattle, in the morning at. Dec 12, 2017 kenmore air offers a birds eye view and comfortable waiting area in exchange for a cramped cabin. Victoria clipper gray whale watching day trip facebook.
Taking it all the way to victoria and taking a tour out of that city is a better idea, ans victoria is so compact that you can walk almost everywhere. The ride on the clipper is about 2 hours and 45 minutes, give or take a few due to weather or stopping for whales. Earlier today, it was announced seattlebased clipper vacations, best known for running the victoria clipper ferry service, had been. Join us for a gray whale watching day trip right out of downtown and learn all about these 35ton visitors with our expert onboard naturalist.
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