Clipper Vacations offers an overnight getaway of three days, two nights year-round. The cruise is aboard a high-speed catamaran from Pier 69 in downtown Seattle. It includes two nights of accommodations in downtown Victoria. The trip travels through Puget Sound and into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The ship lands in Victoria's Inner Harbour near several of the city's attractions. Prices for the trip vary by the season. One child can ride free. Trips can be booked on-line.
Clipper Navigation Inc.
2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69
Seattle, WA 98121
800-888-2535
clippervacations.com
Gray Line of Seattle offers local water tours through the ship canals and locks in Puget Sound. The package includes two nights of accommodations with options to visit Mt. Rainier. The guided tour teaches visitors about the history of Puget Sound and the famous fish ladders of the Hiram Chittenden Locks in Ballard.
Gray Line of Seattle
4500 W Marginal Way S.W.
Seattle, WA 98106
206-626-5200 or 800-824-8897
graylineseattle.com
The Princess Cruises line offers resort-style accommodations aboard its ships with its Pacific coast tours from Seattle to Vancouver, British Columbia. The ship includes amenities like theaters, show lounges, cigar bars, exercise facilities and a casino. In Vancouver, travelers can choose from activities such as a scenic trolley tour, a trip to the city's suspension bridge and an excursion to the Whistler Resort area.
Princess Cruises
800 5th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98104-3176
800-774-6237
princess.com
Ferries not only carry commuters from the nearby islands to the city but offer lower costs options for short trips to explore Puget Sound. Vehicles and bicycles are allowed on many ferries. Trips can be booked to over 20 seaport towns including Sidney, British Columbia. The Washington State Department of Transportation maintains a website with complete scheduling and pricing information for ferries.
Washington State Ferries
2901 Third Avenue Suite 500
Seattle WA 98121-3014
206-464-6400 or 888-808-7977
wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
