FRS Clipper | Seattle ↔ Victoria | Whale Watching

✨Giveaway Alert!✨ We’re thrilled to launch our new 40th anniversary commercial! And we want to share the joy! Four lucky winners in BC or Washington State will win an orca stuffy as seen in the commercial! To enter follow @frsclipper and tag a friend/ family member in the comments below or tell us your favourite FRS Clipper memory. Each comment will count as its own entry. Deadline to enter is April 10th. Must be a resident of British Columbia or Washington State. For 40 years, FRS Clipper has been part of so many journeys and we look forward to many more. With @ctm_media , we set out to recreate the feeling of a Victoria getaway, shared across generations from first trips with parents and grandparents to new traditions with partners and little ones. What’s your favorite Victoria memory? #giveaway #40thanniversary

The perfect 72 hours in Victoria 🌿 Victoria has so many charming hotels including the historic Pendray Inn! Once you arrive in the Inner Harbor, it’s all about soaking in the best of the city: wander through the breathtaking Butchart Gardens, explore local flavors on a guided food tour, and wind down with craft cocktails at some of Victoria’s best bars. In between it all? A classic afternoon tea at The Pendray because no Victoria trip is complete without it. And you can book it all at the link in our bio. #victoriabc #traveltips #itinerary

Looking for the best Victoria businesses to visit during your next weekend trip? Just steps from the Clipper terminal, you’ll find some of the top places to stay, dine, and relax in downtown Victoria. Enjoy a waterfront stay at the Hotel Grand Pacific, cocktails and dining at Fathom, local history at the Royal BC Museum, afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress, flavourful dishes at Bengal Lounge, and a relaxing sauna experience at Aerth Saunas down the road. Whether you’re planning a Victoria day trip from Seattle or a full weekend getaway, these downtown Victoria businesses are all within walking distance of the FRS Clipper terminal. Book a day trip or overnight package and start exploring Victoria, BC with FRS Clipper. Featured: @hotelgrandpacific @fathom.victoria @royalbcmuseum The Bengal @fairmontempress @aerth_saunas #victoriabc #weekendtrip #explorevictoria #placestostay

Victoria makes an easy day trip from Seattle, and how you spend it is up to you. Start with ocean views at the @malahatskywalk , slow things down with a waterfront session at @aerth_saunas , explore the city on two wheels with @pedalervictoria , or wander through the blooms at @thebuchartgardens . Sail over for the day, take your pick, and make the most of your time by the water. #victoriabc #daytrip #seattle

VICTORIA, BC — Pickleball Festival will debut at Topaz Park in Victoria, BC on August 28- 30, 2026. Founded by entrepreneur Brittany Buna, the three-day event combines a competitive tournament played on 11 outdoor courts, an outdoor vendor market, and a food garden into one weekend designed to celebrate the fastest growing sport in North America, pickleball. The festival is produced in partnership with Court Crushers, with Vancouver Island Pickleball serving as the official media partner. The festival is built on three pillars. The Clipper Cup, presented by tournament Title Sponsor FRS Clipper and operated by Court Crushers, brings competitive and recreational players together across multiple skill divisions on 11 outdoor courts. The Vendor Market, curated in partnership with The Local Inc., features all things pickleball and beyond, from gear and apparel to local makers, brands, and small businesses. The Food Garden rounds out the weekend with regional food trucks and live programming for spectators and families. “Pickleball is more than a sport right now. It is a movement, and Canada deserves a flagship festival that matches the energy players are bringing to the courts every weekend,” said Brittany Buna, Founder of Pickleball Festival. “Victoria is the perfect launch city. We are starting here, and we plan to take this festival across the country.” Full release on vancouverislandpickleball.ca! #pickleball #victoria #yyjevents | @frsclipper @courtcrusherspickleball @vrpa_ig

3 days in Victoria, BC via the Victoria Clipper 🛳️ from Seattle! Save this for your next Pacific Northwest weekend getaway! Day 1 // Victoria Morning Clipper crossing from Seattle + Fairmont Empress Gold Floor check-in + food walking tour with Off the Eaten Track + dinner at 10 Acres Bistro Day 2 // Cowichan Valley Breakfast at The Bengal + wine and cider tasting in the Cowichan Valley (Merridale Cidery, Unsworth Vineyards, Blue Grouse Estate Winery) + dinner at Q at The Empress Day 3 // Heading Home Gold Floor breakfast + guided e-bike tour with The Pedaler + Afternoon Tea at the Empress + Clipper back to Seattle by evening The whole trip is walkable from the ferry terminal on both ends. Book the Cowichan Valley wine tour as a Clipper Vacations add-on and you won’t need a car for a single minute of this trip. Taking an early morning sailing? The Edgewater Hotel is right next door to the Clipper pier in Seattle and worth a night of its own. The Beatles once fished off the balconies there! Afternoon Tea at the Empress or wine in the Cowichan Valley, which would you choose? @frsclipper @fairmontempress @theedgewater @offtheeatentrack @pedalervictoria @merridalecider @unsworthvineyards @bluegrousewines @tourismvictoriabc

Catch the Seattle Mariners as they return home for a three-game homestand against the San Diego Padres, May 15–17. Make game day easy from the start. Book your Mariners game tickets and your ferry travel all in one place on the FRS Clipper website and head straight into the action at T-Mobile Park without the hassle. Baseball, waterfront views, and a seamless trip across the Salish Sea. Click the link in our bio. #mlb #marinerspartner #seattlemariners

It is now easier than ever to pop over to Seattle for the weekend. Leave Victoria's Inner Harbour at 12pm on Fridays and arrive in time to catch a Mariner's game, make your dinner reservation or see a concert. Book your tickets at the link in our bio. #seattle #victoria #weekendtrip #weekendgetaway

Visiting the Victoria Parliament Buildings is one of those must-do moments when you’re in the city. Even better when you’re staying just a 10-minute walk away at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria—making it effortless to wander over, take in the architecture, and explore the Inner Harbour at your own pace. A perfect mix of convenience, history, and that classic Victoria charm. . . @doubletreevictoria . . . . . . #victoriabc #victoriabccanada #vancouverisland

The trip gets better the moment you decide to escape to Vancouver Island ✨ Take in the views from above with a seaplane flight on SeaAir Seaplanes @seairseaplanes , book a helicopter experience with @helijet or if you’re visiting from the US, hop aboard the FRS Clipper @frsclipper straight into the heart of Victoria. One of the most scenic travel days ever. Check into DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria @doubletreevictoria and spend a few days slowing down and fully embracing island time. Start the morning walking along the harbor with coffee in hand before exploring some of Vancouver Island’s most iconic experiences. Wander through the beautiful floral pathways at Butchart Gardens @thebutchartgardens , then head up to the breathtaking Malahat SkyWalk @malahatskywalk for panoramic ocean and forest views that look straight out of a movie. For the ultimate reset, spend an afternoon unwinding at @aerth_saunas with saunas, cold plunges, steam, and relaxation spaces designed to completely recharge you. Then end the evening out on the water with a peaceful boat ride from Brentwood Bay Resort & Marina surrounded by coastal scenery and hidden coves around the island @the_marina_at_bbr From luxury stays and wellness experiences to ocean adventures and garden strolls, Victoria is the kind of place that makes you want to extend your trip before it’s even over! . . . . #victoria #getaway #britishcolumbiacanada

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✨ Victoria Weekend Itinerary Pt. 2: for the foodies who love to walk ✨ 🚢 Take @frsclipper from Seattle 🛎️ Check into @magnoliahotel 🫖 Afternoon tea at @whiteheathertearoom 🌿 Walk through Beacon Hill Park 🍸 Dinner at @thecourtneyroom Next morning ☀️ 🏘️ Walk through James Bay 🌊 Beach comb along Dallas Road for sea glass 🥐 Room service breakfast back at the hotel 🍦 Ice cream at @betteracresicecream 🥢 Dinner at @ugly.duckling.dining in Chinatown 🌸 End the trip at @thebutchartgardens before heading home on the ferry Save this for your next trip to Victoria, and follow @bayw0lf for more Victoria travel inspiration 🇨🇦✨ #victoriabc