2016 CLIPPER VACATIONS PACIFIC NORTHWEST & WESTERN CANADA VACATIONS Celebrating 30 Years of northwest Escapes Your Pacific Northwest Travel Experts. ClipperVacations.com SEATTLE • VICTORIA • VANCOUVER • SAN JUAN ISLANDS • PORTLAND • WHISTLER • VANCOUVER ISLAND • OKANAGAN • CANADIAN ROCKIES Jasper Marmot Basin CANADA Quesnel ALBERTA Lake Louise BRITISH COLUMBIA Banff Quadra Island Kamloops Campbell River Silver Star Ski Resort Calgary Whistler Kelowna Tofino Parksville Big White Ski Resort Vancouver Penticton Ucluelet Nanaimo Osoyoos Victoria San Juan Islands Port Angeles UNITED STATES Seattle Spokane Leavenworth WASHINGTON Yakima YOUR PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRAVEL EXPERTS. Walla Walla Portland OREGON VICTORIA CLIPPER IV IN SEATTLE About Us CONTACT INFORMATION Our Reservation Agents look forward Creating Amazing Memories for our Guests. to helping you with any questions or travel arrangements — call today! Clipper Vacations is a family-owned company, based in Seattle and Victoria, B.C. Our local From Seattle: 206-448-5000 staff of Pacific Northwest travel experts take From Victoria: 250-382-8100 pride in providing customers with inside Toll Free: 800-888-2535 knowledge and recommendations to create Fax: 206-443-2583 memorable trips and exciting experiences. Email: Inspired by our surroundings, Clipper [email protected] Vacations’ goal is to connect you with unique Book online 24 hours a day: and thoughtful travel experiences in this beautiful region we call home. Our 30 years ClipperVacations.com of vast local knowledge and expertise help you make the most of your trip, whether it is an Or contact your local Travel Agent extended vacation following an Alaska Cruise, a getaway to British Columbia, an outdoor adventure in Washington, or a long weekend in Oregon. Since 1986, we have created travel experiences for more than 8 million customers. They have discovered the picturesque and popular destinations of cosmopolitan Seattle and For the latest news and Vancouver. They have explored quaint Victoria and the peaceful San Juan Islands with its information follow us on resident Orca Whales. They’ve escaped to the thriving city of Portland and embraced the Facebook: facebook.com/ majestic beauty of the Canadian Rockies, Whistler and Vancouver Island. clippervacations or We are proud of the Pacific Northwest and the outstanding and loyal staff and crew here Twitter: twitter.com/ at Clipper Vacations. Let us welcome you aboard one of our vessels or assist you with clippervacation planning a trip to one of the many other destinations featured as part of our 2016 offerings. Instagram: instagram.com/ clippervacations Chinese language website: ClipperVacations.cn Merideth Tall CEO & Chair Clipper Navigation, Inc. MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS 2 | ABOUT US WWW.CLIPPERVACATIONS.COM • 1-800-888-2535 • HOTEL OPTIONS & INFORMATION, SEE PAGES 31–35 WELCOME ABOARD! CONTENTS Welcome to the Pacific Northwest’s most scenic way to travel from Seattle to the ■ About Us .......................2–3 picturesque destinations of Victoria, BC, Vancouver Island, BC, the San Juan Islands, and ■ Multi-City Packages ............. 4–6 connections throughout the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. Our high-speed Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver, Victoria Clipper vessels provide a relaxing and scenic cruise experience. Travel between Portland & Whistler ................ 4–5 Seattle and Victoria is less than three hours, allowing just enough time to enjoy some Seattle, San Juan Island, food, beverages or a good book while cruise attendants take care of your every need. Victoria & Vancouver .................. 6 FOOD AND BEVERAGES: A selection of locally sourced and freshly prepared meals are ■ Customized Group Travel ...........7 available for purchase on board the vessels, as well as a full range of beverage options. ■ Seattle .......................8–10 Additionally, the Clipper Café is located at Pier 69, offering coffee drinks, breakfast, lunch Gray Whale Watching. 8 fare and snack options for purchase prior to departure or to take on board to enjoy ■ San Juan Islands .................. 11 en route. Clipper Whale & Sealife Search DUTY FREE SHOPPING: On all international sailings, duty free fragrances and liquor are ■ Victoria, BC ...................12–13 available at very competitive costs. ■ Vancouver, BC ................14–15 CONCIERGE SERVICES: Sightseeing and other activities may be booked on board, ■ Vancouver Island ..............16–17 en route to your destination. Cruise attendants can provide recommendations and Fishing & Nature Adventures answer questions, based on their personal experiences. ■ Whistler, BC ...................18–19 Ski, Golf, ATV & Zipline Adventures CROSSING THE BORDER: Clipper passengers transition easily from ship to shore, via the border crossings within our terminals. ■ Portland & Columbia River Gorge ...20 ■ Romance Packages ...............21 THE RIDE: Relax over a card game or coffee, step outside to enjoy the breeze or chat with friends old and new. The Victoria Clipper vessels move you swiftly to your destination in ■ Summer Fun .....................22 total comfort, with ever-changing scenery as your travel companion. Golf, Wine Tours & More ■ Winter Fun .......................23 Skiing, Snowmobiling & More ■ Exploration Tours ............. 24–25 ■ Spa Packages ....................26 ■ Add-On Activities ............. 27–29 ■ Festivals & Events .................30 THE VICTORIA ■ Hotels ........................31–35 Seattle Hotels ....................... 31 CLIPPER FLEET Victoria Hotels ...................... 32 VICTORIA CLIPPER VICTORIA CLIPPER III VICTORIA CLIPPER IV Vancouver Hotels ................... 33 Length o.a. 127 feet 114 feet 132 feet Vancouver Island, Whistler & Breadth 30 feet 28.5 feet 33.3 feet San Juan Islands Hotels ............. 34 Portland, Canadian Rockies, Depth 13 feet 7.5 feet 13 feet Okanagan & WA State Hotels .......... 35 Tonnage 427 GRT 88 GRT 478 GRT ■ Schedules & Fares ........ back cover Passenger Capacity 293 237 330 ■ Terminals/Ticket Offices ... back cover Fuel Capacity 5,812 gallons 1,940 gallons 3,170 gallons Main Engines 2 x 2680 hp MTU, 2 x 1600 hp 149 TA, 2 x 2680 hp MTU, 16V 396 TE 74L 16V Detroit Diesel 16V 396 TE 74L Propulsion System KaMeWa Waterjet KaMeWa Waterjet KaMeWa Waterjet Service Speed 30 knots 25 knots 30 knots Fuel Consumption 200 gallons/hour 140 gallons/hour 250 gallons/hour Cruising Range 819 nautical miles 346 nautical miles 350 nautical miles GROUPS WELCOME • ADD EXTRA NIGHTS & ACTIVITIES IN ANY CITY • FOR TOURS & ADD-ONS, SEE PAGES 27-29 ABOUT US | 3 VANCOUVER SEATTLE WATERFRONT Whistler Vancouver BRITISH COLUMBIA WASHINGTON Victoria Seattle VICTORIA Multi-City POPULAR ADD-ON ACTIVITIES FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIVITIES, SEE PAGE 27. Portland Packages THINGS TO SEE & DO SAN JUAN ISLAND Clipper Whale & Sealife Search • San Juan SEATTLE, VICTORIA, VANCOUVER, PORTLAND & WHISTLER Island Sea Kayaking Adventure ALL-INCLUSIVE COMBO PACKAGES; PRE AND POST SEATTLE Victoria Day Trip • Victoria Day Trip with Butchart ALASKA CRUISE EXCURSIONS Gardens or Afternoon Tea • Seattle Harbor Tour • Tillicum Village Cruise & Salmon Bake • Experience Music Project Museum • Emerald City Trolley • Mt. Rainier Tour • Food & If you choose to begin your tour in Seattle, you can visit the Seattle Center, the Space Needle, Cultural Tour of Pike Place Market • Woodinville Wine Trail Experience Music Project (EMP), historic Pioneer Square, and the Waterfront before continuing Experience • Mt. St. Helens National Monument Tour • Seattle your vacation. In Victoria, you can enjoy the Royal BC Museum, Chinatown, the exquisite City Tour • Space Needle • Teatro Zinzanni Dinner & Show • San Juan Island Day Trip with Clipper Whale & Sealife Search Fairmont Empress Hotel, or shop the many unique stores. In the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, you can explore the thousand-acre Stanley Park, historic Gastown, Granville Island Public Market, VICTORIA Adrena Line Zipline Adventure • Fairmont Empress Afternoon Tea • Victoria Golf Courses • Butchart Gardens Canada Place, or take in spectacular sights from Grouse Mountain to the Capilano Suspension Evening Illuminations Tour • Deluxe City Tour • Victoria Hop Bridge. Include Whistler in your adventure and you will experience the beauty of Howe Sound On - Hop Off Tour • Whale Watching Tour • Cowichan Valley Wine Tour • Victoria Urban Kayak Tour • Combo City & Butchart and enjoy shopping, dining, mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding among other exciting Gardens Tour • Royal BC Museum • Shaw Ocean Discovery options in this year-round recreational village. Centre VANCOUVER Grouse Mountain Zipline Adventure • Sunset Tour to Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain • Vancouver Trolley Hop On - Hop Off • Vancouver Aquarium • Vancouver City Tour • Ultimate Day Tour PORTLAND Explore Portland Tour • Columbia Gorge Tour • Portland Craft Breweries • Portland River Cruise • Willamette Wine Country Tour 4 | SEATTLE WWW.CLIPPERVACATIONS.COMWWW.CLIPPERVACATIONS.COM // • 1-800-888-2535 1-800-888-2535 // • HOTEL OPTIONS & INFORMATION, SEE PAGES 31–35 THE TWO NATION TOUR Seattle-Victoria-Vancouver-Seattle 4 Days/3 Nights Seattle-Victoria-Vancouver-Whistler THE COSMOPOLITAN TOUR DAY 1 • SEATTLE–VICTORIA Depart from downtown Seattle’s Pier 69 5 Days/4 Nights and prepare for a magnificent 2.5-3 hour DAY 1 • SEATTLE–VICTORIA cruise past mountains, coastal towns and Depart from downtown Seattle’s Pier 69 and islands. You’ll sail directly into downtown prepare for a