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 More Destinations. More Adventures. More Fun. Portland OREGON VICTORIA CLIPPER IV IN VICTORIA WELCOME ABOARD! CONTENTS About Us CONTACT INFORMATION Welcome to the Pacific Northwest’s fastest, most scenic travel from Seattle to the ■ About Us .......................2–3 Our Reservation Agents look forward picturesque destinations of Victoria, BC, Vancouver Island, BC, the San Juan Islands, and ■ Seattle ........................4–6 Creating amazing memories for our passengers. to helping you with any questions or connections throughout the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. Our high speed Gray Whale Watching. 4 travel arrangements — call today! Victoria Clipper vessels provide a relaxing and scenic downtown to downtown cruise Clipper Vacations is a locally owned company, based in experience. Travel between Seattle and Victoria is less than three hours, allowing just ■ San Juan Islands ...................7 From Seattle: 206-448-5000 Clipper Whale & Sealife Search Seattle and managed and staffed by people who live in enough time to enjoy some food, beverages or a good book while on board attendants the Pacific Northwest, know the area and have firsthand From Victoria: 250-382-8100 see to your every need. ■ Victoria, BC .................... 8–9 experience to help plan your travel. Toll Free: 800-888-2535 ■ Vancouver, BC ................10–11 Fax: 206-443-2583 FOOD AND BEVERAGES: A selection of locally sourced and freshly prepared meals is Inspired by our surroundings, Clipper Vacations’ goal is available for purchase on board the vessels, as well as a full complement of beverage ■ Vancouver Island ..............12–13 Email: to share our vast local knowledge and allow you to enjoy options. Additionally, the Clipper Café is located at Pier 69 and offers coffee drinks, Fishing & Nature Adventures [email protected] the beauty of the area we call home. Our agents have the breakfast and lunch fare and snacks to eat in prior to departure or take on board to enjoy ■ Whistler, BC ...................14–15 expertise to help you make the most of your trip, whether it is Book online 24 hours a day: en route. Ski, Golf, ATV & Zipline Adventures an extended vacation including an Alaska Cruise, or a getaway ■ Portland & Columbia River Gorge ...16 to Vancouver Island for a long weekend. ClipperVacations.com DUTY FREE SHOPPING: On all international sailings, duty free fragrances and liquor are Or contact your local Travel Agent available at very competitive costs. ■ Canadian Rockies .................17 Since 1986, we have provided transportation, tours and accommodation packages ■ Multi-City Packages ........... 18–20 to over 8 million customers. They have discovered the picturesque and popular CONCIERGE SERVICES: Sightseeing and other activities may be booked on board, Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver, destinations of: cosmopolitan Seattle and Vancouver, quaint Victoria, the peaceful en route to your destination. The passenger attendants can provide recommendations and answer questions, based on their personal experiences. Portland & Whistler ..............18–19 San Juan Islands and its resident Orca Whales, the thriving city of Portland and the Seattle, San Juan Island, beauty of the Canadian Rockies, Whistler and Vancouver Island. Victoria & Vancouver ................ 20 For the latest news and CROSSING THE BORDER: Clipper passengers transition easily from ship to shore, We are proud of the Pacific Northwest and the outstanding and loyal staff and crew information follow us on via the border crossings within our terminals. ■ Customized Group Travel ..........21 here at Clipper Vacations. Let us welcome you aboard one of our vessels or assist THE RIDE: Relax over a card game or coffee, walk outside in the salt air or chat with ■ Romance Packages ........... 22–23 you with planning a trip to one of the many other destinations featured as part of our Facebook: facebook.com/ friends old or new. The Victoria Clippers move you swiftly to your destination in total ■ Spa Packages ....................23 2015 offerings. clippervacations or comfort, with ever-changing scenery as your traveling companion. ■ Summer Fun .....................24 Twitter: twitter.com/ Golf, Wine Tours & More clippervacation Enjoy your trip. ■ Winter Fun .......................25 Skiing, Snowmobiling & More Darrell E. Bryan ■ Exploration Tours ............. 26–27 President & CEO ■ Add-On Activities .............28–29 Clipper Navigation, Inc. THE VICTORIA ■ Festivals & Events .................30 CLIPPER FLEET ■ Hotels ........................31–35 MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS VICTORIA CLIPPER VICTORIA CLIPPER III VICTORIA CLIPPER IV Seattle Hotels .......................31 Length o.a. 127 feet 114 feet 132 feet Victoria Hotels ......................32 Vancouver Hotels ...................33 Breadth 30 feet 28.5 feet 33.3 feet Vancouver Island, Whistler & Depth 13 feet 7.5 feet 13 feet San Juan Islands Hotels ............. 34 Portland, Canadian Rockies, Tonnage 427 GRT 88 GRT 478 GRT Okanagan & WA State Hotels ..........35 Passenger Capacity 293 237 330 ■ Schedules & Fares ........ back cover Fuel Capacity 5,812 gallons 1,940 gallons 3,170 gallons ■ Terminals/Ticket Offices ... back cover 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 2 | ABOUT US WWW.CLIPPERVACATIONS.COM // 1-800-888-2535 // HOTEL OPTIONS & INFORMATION, SEE PAGES 31–35 GROUPS WELCOME // BOOK IN ADVANCE // ADD EXTRA NIGHTS & ACTIVITIES IN ANY CITY ABOUT US | 3 Vancouver BRITISH COLUMBIA WASHINGTON Victoria Seattle SEATTLE SKYLINE PIKE PLACE MARKET SAVOR SEATTLE FOOD TOURS POPULAR ADD-ON ACTIVITIES Seattle OVERNIGHT IN VICTORIA & SEATTLE 3 Days/2 Nights THE HUB CITY: TOURS FROM SEATTLE TO VICTORIA, VANCOUVER OR PORTLAND VICTORIA DAY TRIP DAY 1 • SEATTLE–VICTORIA Inclusions & Rates Take the Victoria Clipper to the downtown With numerous domestic flights, rail and bus services arriving into Seattle, the Emerald City is easily accessible. Seattle is also a major Depart from downtown Seattle for a 2.5–3 » Round-trip cruise Seattle/Victoria harbor of Victoria, where you’ll spend your day exploring British Columbia’s most charming city. port with numerous cruise ships departing for Alaska each summer. hour scenic cruise directly into the harbor of via Victoria Clipper downtown Victoria. After checking into your 2 nights accommodation: You’ll return to Seattle’s sparkling city lights that » evening. See back cover for rates and schedule. Clipper Vacations offers a variety of destinations with Seattle as the starting point for all of them. Choose to begin your tour in Seattle, hotel, explore the city. Overnight in Victoria. Seattle and Victoria where you can opt to visit the Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, Experience Music Project (EMP), historic Pioneer Square, and the VICTORIA DAY TRIP WITH BUTCHART Waterfront before continuing on to Victoria. In Victoria you can visit the Royal BC Museum, the Butchart Gardens, Chinatown, the DAY 2 • VICTORIA–SEATTLE Jan–Apr from $196 GARDENS AND CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR exquisite Fairmont Empress Hotel, or shop the many unique stores. This afternoon board the Victoria Clipper After a scenic cruise to Victoria via the Victoria for a cruise back to Seattle. The evening will May–June from $229 Clipper, board a motor coach for a Victoria Another destination option is the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, where you can visit the thousand-acre Stanley Park, historic be free to experience Seattle’s nightlife and July–Sept from $288 Highlights and Butchart Gardens Tour. Upon arrival, Gastown, Granville Market, Canada Place, or such spectacular sights as Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. restaurants. Overnight Seattle. step off the bus and enter fifty-five acres of floral Oct–Dec from $226 splendor at the Butchart Gardens. Later you will have time to explore Victoria before returning DAY 3 • SEATTLE Includes applicable taxes. Extra nights available. Today, check out from your hotel. to Seattle. From $176 per person (seasonal). 3 Days/2 Nights SEATTLE & OVERNIGHT IN VICTORIA & VANCOUVER VICTORIA DAY TRIP WITH AFTERNOON TEA AT THE EMPRESS DAY 1 • SEATTLE–VICTORIA Inclusions & Rates Depart from downtown Seattle’s Pier 69 SEATTLE to VANCOUVER OVERNIGHT Enjoy a scenic cruise to Victoria via the Victoria 2 nights accommodation: Victoria Clipper. Upon arrival, enjoy the shops and sights and cruise directly into downtown Victoria. » 2 Days/1 Night and Vancouver prior to entering the Fairmont Empress for your After checking into your hotel, enjoy the One-way cruise between Seattle and designated Tea Time. At your table, you will be treated many sights and activities of this city. » DAY 1 • SEATTLE–VANCOUVER Victoria via Victoria Clipper ® to live music, tableside tea service and delicious Overnight Victoria. Depart Seattle early morning aboard Amtrak Deluxe motor coach