Reviews for FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
1375 reviews
Only Whale Watching Tour Departing from Seattle Waterfront
Maybe or maybe not
The crew is very nice, but there is no guarantee of you seeing anything. The boat has no sonar to find whales and they rely solely on binoculars to find them or contact with other boats in the water. We did see one grey whale but it was very far away. They took us to a spot where the sea lions hang out and that was it. No orcas no humpbacks. So if you are ok with just a chance of maybe seeing something this is the tour for you! Nice beverages to purchase and you do get a link to view photos the crew took on the excursions.
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Fantastic Journey
Truly enjoyable experience - great guides, information and everything! A very informative and relaxing trip!
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Great experience, friendly crew. If you go, take a jacket and/or a blanket. They keep the inside cabin absolutely cold. We took an end of August trip.
Product: FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
Wonderful experience every time I have taken the clipper. I have taken years and worried because I am now disabled and did not want to inconvenience anyone. Everyone was fabulous. Thank you for your kindness!
Product: FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
Beautiful Afternoon!
Lovely boat. Knowledgeable naturalist. Sublime horizons. Wish we'd seen more whales.
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Sunny Seattle with 7 Orcas
Really nice boat. Comfortable, modern, well kept. Knowledgeable crew. Follow up pictures were way better than what we took.
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Very please at ride. Comfort Class VIP First row wonderful.
Very pleasant ride and round trip. Comfort Class VIP row 1 seats were wonderful. Easy on…Check-in opened at 7 am boarding around 7:30. Trip back, for those unfamiliar, checkin in Victoria includes a very brief customers immigration check, and in Seattle a fairly quick verbal declaration of items purchased…took no time at all. Disembarkation in Victoria about 25 minutes and upon return to Seattle 40 minutes from docking, through customs and out on the sidewalk.
Product: From Seattle: One-Way High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Wonderful experience. Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly
Product: FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
Lots of whales
Great trip leader with excellent knowledge of the whales. Love the pictures that she shared with everyone on the boat.
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Turned away
Although the boat had not departed and they would not allow us to board. Tried to contact Viator got no response.
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Fantastic ferry voyage! Don't forget your passport!
We love the FRS Clipper!! Comfortable seating, great food/ drink amenities..excellent crew and service. Beautiful terminals in both Seattle & Victoria. Beautiful views from the ferry. I highly recommend this voyage! We've done the cruise 2 years in a row.
Product: From Seattle: Daytrip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Took the First Stories of the Salish Sea whale watching tour. The addition of indigenous stories about local history and culture during the tour provided a unique experience to an already fun trip. Ship was clean, staff were friendly and helpful, and yes we saw whales! Loved their whale sighting guarantee and this is why we chose FRS. Would recommend to anyone looking for a whale watching tour.
Product: FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
Saw lots of whales
TripAdvisor email did not tell you that you needed to board the boat 30 minutes beforehand. When we showed up and checked in and were not there 30 minutes we got attitude from the employee.
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
So fun!
Overall I have no complaints, it's very easy to get to the meeting point, boat was clean & spacious, we saw the whales we hoped to see, & the photos we received at the end was the icing on the cake!
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Not much time to see Victoria
You are on the ferry longer than you are actually in Victoria. By the time you get off the ferry due to customs and having to go through again when you return to Seattle not much time to do anything.
Product: From Seattle: Daytrip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
This was an amazing...
This was an amazing experience and so worth the money/time! Not only was it a great boat ride and our crew was fantastic, but we also saw so much wildlife! I would 100% do this tour again if ever coming back to Seattle!
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
AMAZING!!!!
It was the experience of a lifetime!!!!! The pod of orcas was so amazing!!! We watched them feed, breach, play and spout…. It was incredible!!! Out captain was fantastic and our guide was amazing in her knowledge of the orcas AND the islands!! Thank you ..,, absolutely WONDERFUL!!
Product: From Seattle: One-Way High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
It was a nice day out on...
It was a nice day out on the water. Clean boat, friendly , knowledgeable staff. We saw a pod of Orcas and some harbor seals. Seeing an orca was on my bucket list, so that was exciting!
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise