The 4 Best Seattle Ferry Trips

1.Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic Ferry 2CanGo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 624 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $148Our pick

This 11-hour small-group trip from Seattle combines round-trip Bainbridge Island ferry rides with Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, and seasonal walks or snowshoeing. A guide such as Tony, Ryan, Duan, or Andy handles the driving, park entry, lunch, snacks, and water. Expect a full day, long road stretches, and weather-dependent plans.

“The best things about the tour are that they pick customers up and drop customers off from the hotel, a completely hassle-free tour. they provide lunch and drinking water for the tour. The tour guide is friendly and has full knowledge about what she is going to introduce.”

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2.Round Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 479 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $192

Take the passenger-only FRS Clipper from Pier 69 in downtown Seattle to Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The roughly three-hour crossing offers roomy economy seats, cafe service, duty-free shopping, Puget Sound views, and easy access to central Victoria. Bring a valid passport or approved enhanced ID, and check the seasonal return schedule carefully.

“Clipper crew was very friendly and helpful; overall a good experience. Might do it again just a little longer.”

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3.Seattle, WA to Victoria, BC High-Speed Passenger Ferry: ONE-WAY

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $136Best value

Take the FRS Clipper catamaran from Seattle to downtown Victoria in about three hours. You get economy seating, Puget Sound and Strait of Juan de Fuca views, onboard food service, and duty-free shopping. Bring the correct border documents, arrive early, and plan for extra luggage fees. Vista and Comfort Class upgrades are available.

“A great way to travel to Victoria BC from Seattle . We had a very foggy morning, a little disappointing but could not be changed . Price to pay for check luggage should be in price of ticket which was a little high we thought . Didn't need " ESTA " entering Canada by sea on an overseas Passport according to the agent at the Border Control ????”

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4.Victoria, BC Round-Trip Ferry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · from $157

Ride the Victoria Clipper V from Seattle to downtown Victoria, British Columbia, then enjoy five hours of free time. Walk the Inner Harbour, visit historic buildings, shop, eat, or arrange a visit to Butchart Gardens. Your round-trip ticket includes taxes and port fees, with duty-free shopping onboard.

“We had so much fun on the sailboat. Especially my husband. Chris and Michelle were so nice and accommodating. I absolutely loved their cat Fredrick!!! A cat that lives sailing. How cool is that? The weather was beautiful and the sailboat is gorgeous. I highly recommend this trip to anyone whom loves sailing.”

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