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Clipper Vacations

2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69 · Seattle, WA

Why you should go…

Clipper Vacations operates the Victoria Clipper V, the only year round direct passenger ferry between Seattle and Victoria, British Columbia, making the crossing in under three hours. From spring through fall it also runs half day whale watching cruises aboard the Emerald Clipper into the Salish Sea, with an onboard naturalist searching for orcas, humpback, gray, and minke whales. Both services depart from Pier 69 on the downtown Seattle waterfront.

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  • #whale watching
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  • #wildlife

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

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