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The Victoria Clipper IV passenger ferry

Getting to Victoria

Seattle to Victoria ferry (Victoria Clipper)

Photo: Chris Light · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Victoria Clipper is a passenger-only ferry from Seattle’s Pier 69 to Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Its schedule lists about 3 hours out of Seattle (2 h 45 min back), with one round trip a day on the dates checked. The lowest fares listed on 18 October 2026 started at $179 one way; Clipper’s page does not name the currency, so confirm it at checkout. To take a car, use the MV Coho from Port Angeles instead.

Last updated October 18, 2026 · Prices and schedules checked October 18, 2026

Plan your trip from Seattle

Clipper, Port Angeles and Anacortes (suspended) compared. Click a heading to sort.
CarsStatus
Victoria Clipper
Seattle, WA to Victoria, BC		about 3 hUS$179 (about $253.36)
lowest listed fare · checked October 18, 2026		No, passengers onlyRunning
MV Coho
Port Angeles, WA to Victoria, BC		about 1 h 30 minUS$25 (about $35.39)
one way · checked October 18, 2026		YesRunning
Anacortes–Sidney ferry (Washington State Ferries)
Anacortes, WA to Sidney, BC		Not operating——Suspended

Seattle to Victoria (Victoria Clipper): stylised map, not to scaleVancouverTsawwassenSwartz BayPort AngelesAnacortesSeattleVictoria
Seattle to Victoria (Victoria Clipper). Stylised map, not to scale.
Sunset over the water seen from the Victoria Clipper

Photo: Buidhe · CC BY-SA 4.0

The MV Coho at the dock in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Photo: Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Victoria Clipper: fast facts

Operator
Clipper Vacations
Route
Seattle, WA to Victoria, BC
Sailing or flight time
3 h. Outbound listed 8:00 am to 11:00 am; the Victoria to Seattle sailing is listed at 2 h 45 min.
Leaves from
Seattle Clipper Terminal, Pier 69, 2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69, Seattle, WA 98121
Arrives at
Victoria Ferry Steamship Terminal, 470 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9
Cars
No, passengers only
Check-in
Clipper recommends arriving at least one hour before departure. If you are not on board 15 minutes before departure you forfeit your seat and fare. Departing Victoria, you clear US Customs first.
Schedule
Sample dates Oct 18–26, 2026 (one round trip a day, year-round except a winter dry dock). Departures: 8:00 am.
Lowest listed fare
US$179 per person, one way. “Fares starting at” for the sample dates Oct 18, 19, 25 and 26, 2026 ($189 on Oct 23–24). Fares vary by date and class. Clipper’s page does not name the currency, so confirm it at checkout. Verified October 18, 2026. Source.

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Facts checked October 18, 2026 on the operator’s page. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Step by step

1. Seattle terminal. The Seattle Clipper Terminal is at 2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69, Seattle, WA 98121. Arrive at least an hour before departure.

2. Border documents. Clipper’s fast ferry is an international crossing, so bring the documents on the operator’s travel information page. Photocopies are not accepted for any of the listed documents.

3. The crossing. One round trip a day was listed for the dates checked, with spring and summer adding a second round trip on some dates. Service is described as year-round apart from a winter dry dock period.

4. Arrival. You land at the Victoria Ferry Steamship Terminal, 470 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, on the Inner Harbour. The MV Coho terminal is nearby at 430 Belleville Street.

Clipper, Coho or Anacortes?

The table above compares the ways people reach Victoria from the Seattle area, with the Anacortes ferry shown as suspended. The Port Angeles ferry takes cars but sits on the Olympic Peninsula, away from Seattle. The direct Anacortes ferry is suspended, so it is listed for completeness only. For a one-day visit, see the Seattle day trip time check.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Seattle to Victoria ferry take?

Clipper’s schedule for 18–26 October 2026 shows an 8:00 am departure from Seattle arriving 11:00 am, about 3 hours, and the return sailing at 2 hours 45 minutes.

Can I take a car on the Victoria Clipper?

No. The operator’s support pages describe the Victoria Clipper V as a passenger-only ferry. To bring a car, take the MV Coho from Port Angeles or BC Ferries from Tsawwassen.

How early do I need to check in?

Clipper recommends arriving at least one hour before departure. Seattle boarding begins 45 minutes before departure. If you are not on board 15 minutes before departure you forfeit your seat and your entire fare. Departing Victoria, you clear US Customs first, with a final boarding call 20 minutes before departure.

How much luggage can I bring?

Clipper lists up to two checked bags per leg, each under 50 lb and 62 inches (length plus width plus height), with a base fee of US$20 or CA$25; heavier bags cost more. Carry-on is one bag up to 24 by 16 by 10 inches plus one personal item. Comfort class includes one standard suitcase per person free.

What ID do I need?

A valid passport, US passport card or NEXUS card, or an enhanced licence from certain states and provinces. A standard REAL ID is not accepted for the border crossing. Children 15 and under need proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate. Visa Waiver Program travellers need an approved ESTA before arriving at the Victoria terminal. Check Clipper’s travel information page for your own case.

Is Clipper cheaper than driving and taking the Coho?

It depends on how many people travel and whether you need a car in Victoria. Use the comparison above and the planner with your party size: the Coho charges per person plus a vehicle fare, while Clipper charges per person.

More ways to reach Victoria

Sources

This is an independent planning site, not the operator or a government body. Prices checked on October 18, 2026; confirm with the operator before you book.