Victoria Express

There is no better way to travel than to hop on a boat in one city and disembark at your destination, refreshed and ready to explore. This is exactly what we are offering through April 1, 2010. You'll travel across the Salish Sea and arrive in the historic setting of Victoria's beautiful inner harbor. No long drive and no traffic lines. Just sit back and enjoy the magnificent views of the Pacific Northwest, one of the most scenic parts of the country.

The Seattle - Victoria travel packages include one or two night's accommodations at your choice of one of the finest hotels in Victoria: the Hotel Grand Pacific or the Hotel Chateau Victoria. Located right in the heart of the city, you will find it easy to explore on foot from either hotel.

In addition, our travel packages include tours of some of the finest sites of Victoria. Sit back in a luxurious coach and enjoy the Grand City Tour. Visit Craigdarroch Castle, considered "a key piece of British Columbia's history". Spend a few hours at the Royal BC Museum, and watch a film there at the IMAX Theatre.

The IMAX is currently showing four films. Ocean Men: Extreme Dive follows two men as they dive more than 91 meters under the sea on one breath of air. Under the Sea offers a glimpse of some of the most spectacular and unusual ocean creatures in the Indo-Pacific waters. Ride Around the World explores the 1,200-year history of the cowboy and horse from Argentina to Morocco. Africa: The Serengeti, is a fascinating tribute to the wildebeest and the Great Migration; it ends February 18, 2010.

The Royal BC Museum has a fascinating exhibit on the First Peoples of this region. Now through Saturday, February 27, the museum is offering interesting First Peoples Gallery Tours. Enhance this experience with the feature exhibit of today's Coast Salish First Nations: S'abadeb: The Gifts.

Victoria is so close to Seattle, it should be visited as often as possible. Our Seattle Victoria travel packages make this too easy to resist. Call or email for details: 360-452-8088, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Travel between the United States and Canada requires a passport or enhanced driver's license. Please see our ID Requirements page for more details.

Craigdarroch Castle

There is much to do in Victoria year round, but at this time of year, the city is particularly engaging. Historic buildings are adorned with lights and garlands, making it easy for visitors to succumb to holiday good cheer.

It takes a good month to fill Craigdarroch Castle with authentic Victorian decorations, so it seems our duty to visit it and admire the efforts of countless staff and volunteers.

In addition, the events calendar at the Castle is jam-packed with a variety of interesting suitable for the whole family, and during the day, this entertainment is included with the price of admission.

Puppet theater, cello music, choirs, and a visit with Father Christmas are just a few of the offerings on hand this month at Craigdarroch Castle. A visit here is sure to be enjoyed by all members of the family.

If you are still missing a few gifts, the  gift shop at Craigdarroch Castle is a good place to find something unique.

Victoria Express is offering two travel packages to Victoria that include a visit to Craigdarroch Castle from now through January 2, 2010. Plan a trip to Victoria before Christmas, or surprise the family with a visit there over the holiday break. Let Victoria Express make all the arrangements, from travel to accommodations.

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The Victoria Express begins service this summer on May 22, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Plan to ride the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria, BC during that long weekend, and take advantage of some of the spectacular special deals offered by Victoria Express.

Victoria Express trips to Craigdarroch Castle

Their Afternoon Express Special Includes round trip ferry tickets from Port Angeles to Victoria and a Grand City Drive tour. At $53.50 per person, it is an affordable way to leave the country for the day. Victoria Express takes care of all of the details – you simply sit back, relax, and take in the glorious views of the Straits of Juan de Fuca and the city of Victoria.

If you would like to add a taste of old Scotland to your day trip, check out Package 3a, which adds a trip to Craigdarroch Castle. According to the castle’s website, “Craigdarroch was built between 1887-1890 for Robert Dunsmuir, a Scottish immigrant who made his fortune from Vancouver Island coal. This legendary Victorian mansion, built on a hill overlooking the City of Victoria (Craigdarroch means “rocky, oak place” in Gaelic) announced to the world that Robert Dunsmuir was the richest and most important man in Western Canada…. The immense fortune of the Dunsmuir family is reflected in the four floors of exquisite stained glass windows, intricate woodwork and fabulous Victorian era furnishings.” A trip to the castle makes a delightful outing for anyone interested in Victorian architecture.

Take some time to plan your summer getaways on the Victoria Express. Remember that as of June 1, 2009, travelers between the United States and Canada will need passports or an enhanced driver’s license.