Have you ever considered a trip from Seattle to Victoria, British Columbia by Clipper Service (not to be confused with the state run ferry)?

The Victoria Clipper Service operates from Pier 69 at Seattle into Victoria’s Inner Harbour and runs once a day in winter and three times a day in summer. Return fares start at about $90.
Whilst most travelers use this service as a travel leg for an extended visit to Canada, you can manage the voyage as a day-trip, with some 5 hours or so in which to enjoy Victoria.

Aboard a the high-speed catamaran, you can experience magnificent views of mountains, seascapes and coastal towns as you travel between Washington and B.C., even occasionally viewing whales.

Get to your destination fast. The Victoria Clipper IV reaches speeds of up to 40 knots, making it among the fastest passenger vessels in this part of the world. The Victoria Clipper IV is 132 feet long, 28.5 feet wide, and carries 330 passengers in comfort.

If you wish to find out more about this little known travel secret, visit the Victoria Clipper website at: www.clippervacations.com

Submitted by Barbara Walsh-Kumm www.onlinetravelconsultant.com