Experience Victoria, British Columbia
Your exhilarating Victoria experience begins when you board a Victoria Clipper high-speed catamaran at Pier 69 in downtown Seattle. As you travel through Puget Sound and into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, your sights will be filled with the glorious Olympic Mountains, quaint island villages, and blue skies! From Seattle via the Victoria Clipper, this wonderful city is as little as two hours away, though its ivy-covered Parliament and Legislative buildings make it seem as if you're traveling back in time. Whether you're enjoying traditional high tea at the exquisite Fairmont Empress Hotel or meandering through the 50-acre floral extravaganza of Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC offers the best in Old World charm. Unlike anywhere else in Canada, this magnificent city preserves the spirit of Great Britain-with double-decker bus tours, elegant Victorian houses, shops full of woolens, tartan plaids, and toffees, as well as plenty of other delights steeped in British tradition.
Cruise the San Juans
The San Juan Islands are world-famous for the native and migratory pods of Orca whales that feed and play in the island waters, making regular appearances and delighting boaters all summer long! The islands are also home to a variety of other wildlife such as bald eagles, Dall's porpoises, sea otters and more. Keep your eyes peeled for the abundance of island marine life that live there! Your unique island adventure begins at Pier 69 on the beautiful Seattle waterfront. You'll board the Victoria Clipper III and cruise north through the waters of Puget Sound to the seaside village of Friday Harbor.
Alaskan Cruises
There remain few places on earth where you can truly breathe - where space is measured not in feet or miles, but in endless horizons. A place where nature is so powerful, so dramatic, a personal encounter can change you forever. Thrill to white thunder in Glacier Bay, marvel at sunlight at midnight and close-ups of whales, eagles and caribou. Delight in Mt. McKinley's majesty and meadows carpeted with wildflowers. Amid unsurpassed grandeur and serenity, the true wilderness of Denali is calling. Make your Alaska escape complete with Princess. As Pricess Cruiseline's only DMC in Seattle, Destination Services NW is able to offer you preferred pricing and the convenience of booking with a preferred vendor.
