Overview

FRS Clipper offers the only direct fast ferry service between Seattle and Victoria, BC—the Victoria Clipper.

The Victoria Clipper ferry operates year-round service, round-trip 1 time per day*. The fast ferry features three main classes of service including Economy (lower deck), Vista (upper deck) and Comfort Class (upper deck) each with an upgrade option within each class. Comfort Class includes leather seating in a private spacious class cabin on the upper deck, panoramic views along with complimentary snacks, coffee and tea.

*Excludes a winter dry dock period. Spring/summer schedule may include two round trips on certain dates.

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Cruise between Seattle and Victoria on the Victoria Clipper.

Save on Hotel Packages

We've done the hard work for you and vetted a wide array of Victoria's top hotels! You'll receive a special discount on your Victoria Clipper fast ferry when adding an overnight hotel stay and an even greater discount for a 2-night stay!

Visit The Butchart Gardens

Immerse yourself in more than 300,000 blooms at world-renowned The Butchart Gardens with a hotel package deal or day trip to Victoria from downtown Seattle on our high-speed Victoria Clipper V fast ferry!

Ferry Schedule

2024

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

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Thurs - Mon 8:00 am 11:00 am
 

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

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Fri - Wed 5:00 pm 7:45 pm
Thurs 1:30 pm 4:15 pm
*No scheduled service on Nov 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, & 26th

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Daily 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

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Fri - Wed 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
Thurs 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
*No scheduled service on Dec 25

2025

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Jan 1 10:00 AM 1:00 PM
Jan 2 - 5 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Jan 1 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
Jan 2 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
Jan 3-5 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
No scheduled service Jan 6th - Feb 12th.

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Thurs - Mon 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Thurs - Mon 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
Feb 13 1:30 PM 4:15 PM

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Sun 8:00 AM 11:00 AM

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Sun 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
No scheduled service Feb 18th-20th, Feb 24th-27, & March 2nd-6th.

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Mon 8:00 AM 11:00 AM

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Mon 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
No scheduled service March 11th-13th, 18th-20th, & 25th-27th.

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Daily 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 
Apr 25 7:00 AM 10:00 AM

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Wed 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
Thurs 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
 

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Daily 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 
May 9 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
May 9 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
May 10 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
May 11 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
May 11 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
May 23 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
May 23 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
May 24 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
May 25 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
May 25 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
May 26 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
May 26 3:15 PM 6:00 PM

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Wed 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
Thurs 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
May 9 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
May 9 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
 
May 11 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
May 11 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
May 23 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
May 23 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
 
May 25 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
May 25 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
May 26 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
May 26 7:00 PM 9:45 PM

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Daily 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 
Jun 27 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Jun 27 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
Jun 29 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Jun 29 3:15 PM 6:00 PM

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Wed 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
Thurs 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
Jun 27 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Jun 27 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Jun 29 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Jun 29 7:00 PM 9:45 PM

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Daily 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 
July 4 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
July 4 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
July 6 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
July 6 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
July 7 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
July 7 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
July 11 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
July 11 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
July 13 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
July 13 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
July 18 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
July 18 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
July 20 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
July 20 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
July 25 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
July 25 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
July 27 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
July 27 3:15 PM 6:00 PM

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Wed 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
Thurs 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
July 4 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
July 4 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
July 6 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
July 6 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
July 7 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
July 7 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
July 11 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
July 11 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
July 13 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
July 13 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
July 18 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
July 18 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
July 20 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
July 20 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
July 25 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
July 25 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
July 27 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
July 27 7:00 PM 9:45 PM

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Daily 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 
Aug 1 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Aug 1 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
Aug 3 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Aug 3 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
Aug 8 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Aug 8 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
Aug 10 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Aug 10 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
Aug 15 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Aug 15 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
Aug 17 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Aug 17 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
Aug 22 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Aug 22 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
Aug 24 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Aug 24 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
Aug 29 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Aug 29 3:15 PM 6:00 PM
Aug 31 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Aug 31 3:15 PM 6:00 PM

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Wed 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
Thurs 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
Aug 1 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Aug 1 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Aug 3 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Aug 3 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Aug 8 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Aug 8 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Aug 10 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Aug 10 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Aug 15 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Aug 15 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Aug 17 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Aug 17 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Aug 22 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Aug 22 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Aug 24 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Aug 24 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Aug 29 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Aug 29 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Aug 31 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Aug 31 7:00 PM 9:45 PM

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Daily 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 
Sep 1 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Sep 1 3:15 PM 6:00PM
Sep 2 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Sep 2 3:15 PM 6:00PM
Sep 5 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Sep 5 3:15 PM 6:00PM
Sep 7 7:30 AM 10:45 AM
Sep 7 3:15 PM 6:00PM

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Wed 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
Thurs 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
Sep 1 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Sep 1 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Sep 2 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Sep 2 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Sep 5 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Sep 5 7:00 PM 9:45 PM
Sep 7 11:30 AM 2:15 PM
Sep 7 7:00 PM 9:45 PM

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Daily 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Wed 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
Thurs 1:30 PM 4:15 PM

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Thurs - Mon 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Thurs 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
Fri - Mon 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
No scheduled service Nov 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, & 25th

Seattle to Victoria (Northbound)

DepartureArrival
Daily 8:00 AM 11:00 AM
 
 
 

Victoria to Seattle (Southbound)

DepartureArrival
Fri - Wed 5:00 PM 7:45 PM
Thurs 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
Nov 28 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
Dec 24 1:30 PM 4:15 PM
No scheduled service Dec 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, & 25th.
Schedule is subject to change.

Travel Fares

2024
Advance
Standard
7-Days
2-Days
Adult
Child
Jan 4 - Feb 29
$124
$139
$164
$82
Mar 1 - Apr 30
$154
$164
$189
$94.50
May 1 - Jun 6
$159
$169
$209
$104.50
Jun 7 - Sep 9
$169
$179
$209
$104.50
Sep 10 - Oct 31
$139
$159
$189
$94.50
Nov 1 - Jan 31 2025
$124
$139
$164
$82
 

Notes

Schedule and fares subject to change. Rates are $10 USD higher per person/segment of travel for Fri/Sat departures from Seattle and Sun departures from Victoria.

2024
Advance
Standard
Adult
Adult
Adult
Child
Jan 4 - Feb 29
N/A
N/A
$104
$52
Mar 1 - Apr 30
N/A
N/A
$114
$57
May 1 - Jun 6
N/A
N/A
$124
$62
Jun 7 - Sep 9
N/A
N/A
$124
$62
Sep 10 - Oct 31
N/A
N/A
$114
$57
Nov 1 - Jan 31 2025
N/A
N/A
$104
$52
 

Notes

Schedule and fares subject to change. Rates $10 USD higher per person/segment of travel for Fri/Sat departures from Seattle and Sun departures from Victoria.

ADVANCE Fare – Round-Trip only: Advanced purchase fares must be purchased a minimum of 2 days prior to travel date, non-refundable.

STANDARD Fares – Round-Trip only:  Standard fares are fully refundable for cancellations received 2 or more days prior to travel, non-refundable within 48 hours of travel date.

Hotel Package:  Non-refundable within 4 days of travel date.

Adult: Rates are $10.00 higher per segment of travel for Friday & Saturday departures from Seattle, and Sunday departures from Victoria. Additional fees apply to class upgrades. Child (1-11 yrs old): Children pay 50% of adult fare.

All fares include applicable taxes. A security fee and fuel surcharge will be added to all Seattle/Victoria fares & packages. Non-cancelable; date, voyage restrictions may apply. Actual fares may vary based on booking and travel dates. All rates in US Dollars. Rates are based on economy class seating. Schedule is subject to change.

Group travel discounts available for 10+ people, traveling together. Please contact us to inquire.

Economy Class

Economy Class Includes:

  • Main cabin seating
  • Table/group seating in select areas
  • Onboard locally sourced food, spirits, and beverages available for purchase
  • Onboard gift and duty-free shop
Vista Class

Vista Class Includes:

  • Spacious leather seating with panoramic views
  • Onboard locally sourced food, spirits, and beverages available for purchase
  • Table/group seating in select areas
Comfort Class

Comfort Class Includes:

  • Comfort class priority check-in and boarding*
  • Exclusive forward and top deck seating
  • Panoramic views
  • Luxury leather seats with individual tables
  • Complimentary welcome drink
  • Unlimited premium coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks
  • Free checked luggage**
*Northbound
**One standard suitcase per person

Travel Information and ID Requirements

Anytime you’re traveling between Canada and the United States, you’ll have to pass through Customs and Border Protection. That means no matter how you’re traveling from Seattle to Victoria or Victoria to Seattle, you’ll need a Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID). Learn more about ID and Travel Requirements.

Anytime you’re traveling between Canada and the United States, you’ll have to pass through Customs and Border Protection. That means no matter how you’re traveling from Seattle to Victoria or Victoria to Seattle, you’ll need a Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID). Learn more about ID and Travel Requirements.

Seattle

Seattle Clipper Terminal

2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-5000

DIRECTIONS

Nearby parking

Bell Street Pier Garage

Parking can be found at the Bell Street Pier Garage, located at 9 Wall Street, diagonally across Alaskan Way from the Clipper Terminals at pier 69.

There are entrances to the garage on both 9 Wall Street and 2323 Elliot Ave.  The garage has a height restriction of 6’6″.
Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

FRS Clipper exclusive rate*: $10.00 per calendar day.

When exiting the garage, please use the 5th floor, Elliot Avenue exit as this exit has 2 lanes and is typically staffed.

*Requires a coupon, which must be collected from a Clipper attendant while onboard the vessel . Both the original parking ticket as well as the coupon are needed to exit the garage.

DIRECTIONS

Victoria Terminal

Victoria Ferry Terminal

Belleville Street
Victoria, BC V8v 1W9
Canada
(250) 382-8100

DIRECTIONS

Nearby parking

203 Quebec Street Lot

Daily & overnight parking

Cost: $3.00 per hour, or $8.00 before 10AM for every 10 hours, or $12.00 for every 12 hours, or $16.00 for every 24 hours ($32.00 for oversized vehicles). Prices in CAD

DIRECTIONS

Hotel Grand Pacific Garage

Daily & overnight parking

463 Belleville St,
Victoria, BC V8V 1X3,
Canada

Cost: $3.00 per hour, or $12.00 from 6 AM to 6 PM$24.00 CAD per night plus taxes (until 8 AM). Garage has a height restriction of 6’4″. Parking is subject to availability at the time of arrival. Parking spots cannot be reserved ahead of time. Please familiarize yourself with a few parking options.

DIRECTIONS

 

Directions & Parking

Seattle

Seattle Clipper Terminal

2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-5000

DIRECTIONS

Nearby parking

Bell Street Pier Garage

Parking can be found at the Bell Street Pier Garage, located at 9 Wall Street, diagonally across Alaskan Way from the Clipper Terminals at pier 69.

There are entrances to the garage on both 9 Wall Street and 2323 Elliot Ave.  The garage has a height restriction of 6’6″.
Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

FRS Clipper exclusive rate*: $10.00 per calendar day.

When exiting the garage, please use the 5th floor, Elliot Avenue exit as this exit has 2 lanes and is typically staffed.

*Requires a coupon, which must be collected from a Clipper attendant while onboard the vessel . Both the original parking ticket as well as the coupon are needed to exit the garage.

DIRECTIONS

Victoria Terminal

Victoria Ferry Terminal

Belleville Street
Victoria, BC V8v 1W9
Canada
(250) 382-8100

DIRECTIONS

Nearby parking

203 Quebec Street Lot

Daily & overnight parking

Cost: $3.00 per hour, or $8.00 before 10AM for every 10 hours, or $12.00 for every 12 hours, or $16.00 for every 24 hours ($32.00 for oversized vehicles). Prices in CAD

DIRECTIONS

Hotel Grand Pacific Garage

Daily & overnight parking

463 Belleville St,
Victoria, BC V8V 1X3,
Canada

Cost: $3.00 per hour, or $12.00 from 6 AM to 6 PM$24.00 CAD per night plus taxes (until 8 AM). Garage has a height restriction of 6’4″. Parking is subject to availability at the time of arrival. Parking spots cannot be reserved ahead of time. Please familiarize yourself with a few parking options.

DIRECTIONS

 


"Being able to take the Clipper from downtown Victoria to downtown Seattle is a perfect way to travel."

- Mistuhree, Duncan, CA TripAdvisor


"I loved the speed, comfort and convenience of how to get to Victoria. It drops you within walking distance of great hotels and all the Inner Harbour activities."

- Doug M., Seattle, WA TripAdvisor


"No TSA hassles. No long lines at the US-Canada border. Our trip was smooth and scenic."

- Tom_Fiala, Orlando, FL TripAdvisor

Traveler Specials

Get a great deal on Clipper travel with our best available rates, military and first responder appreciation fares, and kids discounts.

Traveler Specials

Victoria Overnight Packages & Day Trips

A short and scenic ride through the Salish Sea, Victoria is the perfect day trip destination from Seattle. Save on your Clipper cruise when you book an overnight hotel package!

Victoria Overnight Packages

Victoria Day Trips

Seattle Overnight Packages and Day Trips

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Seattle Overnight Packages

Seattle Day Trips