The 4 Best Victoria & Vancouver Day Trips from Seattle

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

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

Take the passenger-only FRS Clipper from Pier 69 in downtown Seattle to Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Expect roomy economy seating, a cafe, duty-free shopping, deck views, and a same-day return option. Bring a passport or approved enhanced ID, and arrive one hour early.

“Easy to navigate. Beautiful city. However, we weren’t able to get the full experience of being on the deck due to weather. No one’s fault. Also some activities aren’t available during the week as they are on weekends. Maybe go on a weekend.”

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2.Seattle to Vancouver Urban and Scenic Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 268 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $189

Travel from Seattle to Vancouver by guided vehicle for a full day of city sights, waterfront views, Stanley Park, Gastown, and Granville Island. Guides may include Mark, Jennifer, Ryan, Chris, Duan, or Scott. Add FlyOver Canada for a family-friendly 4D ride.

“It’s a long da - 12 hours - but worth it if you’ve never been to Vancouver and know little about the city. Vancouver is beautiful, modern city set is a picturesque environment. Definitely worth a visit!”

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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 passenger-only FRS Clipper from Seattle’s waterfront to Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The high-speed catamaran takes about three hours, with economy seating, food and drinks for purchase, duty-free shopping, and views across Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. You’ll need approved travel documents and passenger details at booking.

“Punctual and professional transfer. Viator information indicated one large suitcase allowed but failed to note weight limit of 50 lbs.”

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4.Victoria, BC Round-Trip Ferry Tour

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

Take the Victoria Clipper V from Seattle to Victoria, BC, then enjoy five hours on your own in the walkable city. Expect a scenic Salish Sea crossing, downtown arrival, onboard shops, duty-free alcohol sales, and same-day return service.

“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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