Seattle to Victoria

[Penny Slots]

We will be sailing on The Rhapsody of the Seas, departing from Seattle (Friday, June 20 - Friday, June 27, 2014). We need to travel to Victoria on the 27th for a wedding on the 28th; what is the most convenient way to get from Seattle to Victoria? Thank you in advance for your responses.

[1025cruise]

That itinerary brings you to Victoria the day before you disembark. Why not contact Royal Caribbean and see if they will just let you disembark that day instead?

[Penny Slots]

That itinerary brings you to Victoria the day before you disembark. Why not contact Royal Caribbean and see if they will just let you disembark that day instead?

 

That's certainly an option - and we may very well have to do that if it's not convenient to transfer at the end of the cruise.

[1025cruise]

I think there is a ferry that runs to Victoria from Seattle, but really, just getting off in Victoria makes the most sense. You won't be violating PVSA doing so, but you need permission first.

[Cruise_More_Often]

The Victoria Clipper is the ferry you need (here's the link). On the day your cruise arrives in Seattle, there are three ferries leaving for Victoria. We've taken the Clipper, and it's a beautiful trip. That way you won't have to miss out on the last night of your already-paid-for cruise, and you won't have to spring for another night's hotel in Victoria.

Edited November 23, 2013 by Cruise_More_Often

[Penny Slots]

The Victoria Clipper is the ferry you need (here's the link). On the day your cruise arrives in Seattle, there are three ferries leaving for Victoria. We've taken the Clipper, and it's a beautiful trip. That way you won't have to miss out on the last night of your already-paid-for cruise, and you won't have to spring for another night's hotel in Victoria.

 

Thank you very much for that link - it sounds perfect!

[Cruise_More_Often]

Thank you very much for that link - it sounds perfect!

You are welcome. I hope you have a great little cruise.

[Putterdude]

Disembarkation is not unusual in Victoria and that may well prove to be your best option, you really are not going to see much sailing from Victoria to Seattle at night. However, you will need to set it up with your cruise line as there is a customs procedure that must happen in Victoria. The next best option would likely be the Victoria Clipper that provides a very scenic ride through Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. http://www.clippervacations.com/

[Penny Slots]

Disembarkation is not unusual in Victoria and that may well prove to be your best option, you really are not going to see much sailing from Victoria to Seattle at night. However, you will need to set it up with your cruise line as there is a customs procedure that must happen in Victoria. The next best option would likely be the Victoria Clipper that provides a very scenic ride through Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. http://www.clippervacations.com/

 

Thank you very much for your suggestion - we still have time to make a decision.

[scottbee]

We will be sailing on The Rhapsody of the Seas, departing from Seattle (Friday, June 20 - Friday, June 27, 2014). We need to travel to Victoria on the 27th for a wedding on the 28th; what is the most convenient way to get from Seattle to Victoria? Thank you in advance for your responses.

 

I'd arranged to disembark in Victoria the night before. Getting back on board merely to then transfer back to Victoria (and none of the options are particularly inexpensive), is a lot of time for not a lot of reward in my mind.

[em-sk]

I'd arranged to disembark in Victoria the night before. Getting back on board merely to then transfer back to Victoria (and none of the options are particularly inexpensive), is a lot of time for not a lot of reward in my mind.

 

I would agree.

[skudy]

The Victoria Clipper is the ferry you need (here's the link). On the day your cruise arrives in Seattle, there are three ferries leaving for Victoria. We've taken the Clipper, and it's a beautiful trip. That way you won't have to miss out on the last night of your already-paid-for cruise, and you won't have to spring for another night's hotel in Victoria.

 

yes, the clipper is by far the easiest and most convenient as it goes from downtown to downtown is just around 3 hours. Your other options are:

 

flying - Horizon air is a good choice if you have Alaska Miles, but this is from SEA to YYJ which is a hassle. Kenmore Air offers direct flights from Lake Union to Inner Harbour, but very expensive.

 

ferry -- the other ferries that service Victoria are from Vancouver, Port Angeles, and the Anacortes ferry. All of these are a hassle without a car.

 

So really, unless you find a deal on Kenmore Air, the Clipper really is the way to go.