Reviews for FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
1243 reviews
The ticket office was easy to find. On your ticket you’re given an assigned seat and it is enforced, so if you paid for premium you will get 1 of 3 seats next to a window, but maybe not directly. I didn’t think paying extra for premium was worth it- you can’t see very well out the windows. The tour ended up being a full day, we got back around 4:45. I appreciate that for the price you pay they absolutely make sure you will see whales! So we went out almost to Canada to catch the orcas, and we saw 2 pods. Because of how far we had to travel we only saw them for about 15 minutes. The naturalist on board is very informative and detailed in her knowledge. You’re allowed to step outside to view the whales, so you don’t have to squint through the windows. There’s motion sickness medicine available on board. There’s also drinks and food available for purchase on board. The boat seats were comfortable for the long trip. And I’m happy we got to see whales as promised.
Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Nice trip, friendly...
Nice trip, friendly staff. Clean boat, nice food selection, relaxing way to travel when life is so hectic
Product: One-Way High-Speed Passenger Ferry: Victoria, BC to Seattle, WA
Nice trip, friendly...
Nice trip, friendly staff. Clean boat, nice food selection, relaxing way to travel when life is so hectic
Product: From Victoria: One-Way High-Speed Ferry to Seattle, WA
It was a lovely day on the water The staff was excellent Whale activity was light
Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA
Great
Saw a pod of orcas, a humpback and many sea lions. The crew was wonderful and great with our kids; they especially thought the portion of whale baleen was cool to see.
Product: Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle
Great
Saw a pod of orcas, a humpback and many sea lions. The crew was wonderful and great with our kids; they especially thought the portion of whale baleen was cool to see.
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
We had a good guide and the weather was great
Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Nice ferry and good views. A bit expensive.
Product: FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
We booked the tickets for us and our 2 kids. There was no option to select seats. We learned when we arrived they had slit our party of 4 into two groups on opposite sides of the boat. The onboard staff was not all helpful in getting us seated with our 2 kids. Hi highly recommend you do NOT do business with this place. I am certainly spreading that word among my many traveling friends!
Product: FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
The Clipper is the best way to travel to Victoria from Seattle!
Product: FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
A lot of fun and quite the adventure! Saw whales on the way home, pointed out by thr captain
Product: FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
Unfortuntally we did see nothing, not a single animal ;-(
Product: FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
We decided to book a vacation package through the Clipper and sail on Comfort class. I loved the onboard service and amenities available. The clipper staff were also excellent at booking all the accommodations and excersions on our behalf. I'd definitely recommend it to anybody vacationing between Seattle and Canada.
Product: FRS Clipper (Clipper Vacations)
Whales
Staff was great. We had some rough waters but they were great about trying to keep us out of it. They let us know before we left it would be a longer than usual day because the whales were out farther than usual. Our naturalist was very informative and answered all questions. I would definitely use them again. They do have a parking lot they validate, call ahead to Elgin’s out which lot.
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Planning is key
Would recommend staying 2 days in Victoria or definitely plan your day trip to get the most. We planned on visiting the castle and it was closed, so definitely check schedules for availability prior.
Product: From Seattle: Daytrip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Nice time. Very comfy.
Whales aren’t guaranteed but we got a nice humpback and some minor mammals of the sea. Good seating. A bit crowded on deck when there was a sighting.
Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise
Nice time. Very comfy.
Whales aren’t guaranteed but we got a nice humpback and some minor mammals of the sea. Good seating. A bit crowded on deck when there was a sighting.
Product: Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle