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• Hour Glass 45 Minutes

Victoria Harbour Tour

Explore and experience Victoria’s Harbour.  Since the 1800’s, the harbour has been the heart of the city –  the link to Alaska and Yukon gold passage ways, the world-famous Empress Hotel and more.

• Hour Glass 75 Minutes

Victoria Gorge Tour

Step back in time hundreds of years. Ride in an all-electric beautifully appointed custom vessel with zero emissions. This is a unique guided tour featuring historic neighborhoods, working shipyards and more! Given the length of time and absence of washroom on board, this tour is best suited for Adults. 

Available 12 months a year thanks to our new heated boats. Join us for a unique Victoria experience with views of the city, harbour and nearby Gorge Waterway! Choose from one of our fabulous vessels, either a classic quaint “Pickle Boat” or one of our gorgeous environmentally-friendly electric boats.

$500 per hour per boat. Additional boats $450

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Welcome to Victoria Harbour Ferry and our fleet of famous “pickle boats” and electric vessels!

See for yourself why Victoria Harbour Ferry is one of the city’s most treasured attractions.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US

Our happy little boats have been connecting locals and visitors to Victoria's waterfront neighbourhoods, parks and communities for almost 30 years. Beat the traffic and join us on the water for incredible views along the way.

We enjoyed our tour of the inner harbour and gorge. Ben was very knowledgeable and kind. He was great with my two kids and took the time to be very thorough about the areas we were passing by. Overall it was a great experience.

What a great view of Victoria from the water! I'm new to Victoria so am trying to experience life as a tourist. My Guide Fenn was so pleasant and very knowledgable. I took the Combo Tour of the Gorge and Vic West. It was well worth the 45 minute ride. I would definitely recommend it to visitors.

If you come to Victoria anytime between May and October do yourself a solid and take the Harbour Ferry (yes harbour has a "U" in it when visiting Canada) ...it will take you around one of the world's cleanest and most beloved cities. Get on the water and Putt Putt Toot Toot!

As local residents we definitely recommend the Victoria Harbour Ferry - especially for visitors from the prairies. It gives visitors an interesting water experience while and features a spectacular view of the Victoria Harbour.

My family and I really enjoyed our Inner Harbour Ferry Tour. It was our first experience and I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed it! We learned so much about Victoria and the views were stunning! It is a working harbour so there is so much to experience. A must do!

Our happy little boats have been connecting locals and visitors to Victoria’s waterfront neighbourhoods, parks and communities for over 30 years. Connect to our network of trails, pathways and join us on the water for incredible views along the way.

Victoria Cruises Lines Victoria Cruises brings you the world's first affordable residential ship.

A NEW KIND OF AFFORDABLE LIFESTYLE WITH A WORLD OF ENDLESS TRAVEL POSSIBILITIES!

SO, HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT? Great journeys and fascinating places from your living room. Luxury pampering at affordable prices!

Let us show you the world in a different way.

VICTORIA CRUISES offers a long-term, live-aboard Residential Cruise experience where you can rent a stateroom or suite for long-term occupancy. We offer travel/rental on board for adults only, i.e. guests over 18 years of age. You can have a special trip and experience that only we can give you.

Round the world cruise comparison 2022

* for a 37 month rental contract Ethical on-board pricing policy at Victoria Cruises. On VCL ships, the prices for services are the same as on land, unlike on board almost all ocean-going cruise lines, where they are often up to ten times the usual price!

Victoria Cruises Lines is by far the best in luxury adult cruises around the world!

Victoria Cruises Line

Quality time, maximum experience, the world cruise of a lifetime!

Operating as elegant and exclusive residential ship, Victoria Majestic ocean liner offer luxury suites and premium staterooms for a minimum of six months, and an unlimited maximum period.

The round-the-world trip takes about 29 months (the first period) , 886 days cruise, 703 days spent in ports, 183 days spent at sea.

The ship spends an average of 1-7 days in each port, so you can explore not only the port city, but also the surrounding villages at your leisure.

There are many unforgettable movie-like experiences waiting for you on your journey, for example:

• Sample glowing red Chianti in "sunny Tuscany”
• Meteora: a tour of ancient Greek mythology.
• See polar bears lurking in Spitsbergen, Norway.
• Get a glimpse into the marine "wonderland" of St. Kitts through your diving goggles.
• You can even follow in the footsteps of Jack Sparrow for an evening of Puerto Rico's fiery rum.
• A blood-pumping tango adds to the atmosphere in Evita's native Argentina.
• In the Galapagos Islands, you'll be amazed by the stunning sight of giant elephant tortoises.
• A mystical Andean trek in the Mayan land of Peru.
• In Hawaii, you won't have Tom Cruise mixing your cocktails, but you'll still be in an exotic mood.

Live on the boat

Everyday life on board.

You can go to the gym, take online and painting courses, invite your partner to the theatre, the cinema or a classical music concert, or get to know your favorite travelling companion in the romantic Crescent Date Lounge.

You can blow off some steam at the casino with a good poker game or in the arcade. More sedate seafarers can recharge with pampering massages, jacuzzis and spa treatments en route between two ports of call.

The sundeck and pool deck are covered in the winter, so you can indulge in the dolce vita feeling regardless of the season, all without the hustle and bustle of children, as only guests over 18 years of age are allowed on board!

Formal wear is recommended on two evenings a week, but for less formal guests, we also offer other dress-code-free options on these two evenings.

If you need internet access for work, we have got you covered with unlimited internet access for all passengers through state-of-the-art O3b mPower technology.

Premium staterooms and suites on request

A wide range of staterooms and suites are available to rent on board, with floor space as follows:

• The average size of the interior staterooms is 226 sq. ft. (21 m2), (you don't have to give up the view either, as you can admire the current landscape through a 100 cm LCD screen)
• With sea view and veranda staterooms of about 256 sq. ft. (25 m2)
• And suites average 244-1,270 sq. ft. (23-118 m2) in size

Sleep-Relax: King-size premium mattresses and elegant cotton bed linen, as well as hypo-allergenic pillows in various sizes ensure you get the maximum rest. All beds can be converted into a double bed or two single beds upon request.

Comfort and luxury: LED TV, DVD player, unlimited internet, a minibar, binoculars, umbrellas, hotel bathrobe and slippers, Egyptian cotton towels, Elemis Aromapure luxury bathroom cosmetics, premium massage shower head, daily fruit basket on request, concierge service at the touch of a button, and fresh flowers every day.

Our staff guarantees your satisfaction on cruise!

Dedicated and highly trained staff will provide you with an exciting programme of activities and culinary delights to meet your every need, every day.

Delicious international gastronomic assortment

In our main restaurant, Restaurant Paris , six world-class chefs work hard to bring the most enjoyable, inspiring and special dishes to your table every day to suit your refined palate. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be served à la carte in the Paris main restaurant or buffet-style in the Lido restaurant .

At Trattoria Omero ristorante, unadulterated Italian dishes will tantalize your taste buds, with traditional antipasti starters opening the show.

On the poolside, the Grill Terrace offers a typical beach menu with an elegant finish. Tacos, burgers, hot dogs and barbecue delicacies are best enjoyed under the shade of an umbrella.

The Marcello & Fabrizio fine dining restaurant is the ultimate premium culinary experience: Dolce&Gabbana porcelain plates, Jubilee glasses and silver cutlery provide the basis for luxury. Our menu is faithfully adapted to the flavors of the countries visited on the itinerary. Fresh, organic beef is sourced from the finest traders around the world, and seafood is purchased directly from local fishermen in the port of call for your dinner.

Our award-winning sommelier will make sure that you sip the most divine wine for each course, guaranteed to enhance the flavors of your delicious dishes.

Ethical on-board pricing policy at Victoria Cruises

On VCL ships, the prices for services are the same as on land, unlike on-board almost all other ocean-going cruise lines, where they are often up to ten times the usual price!

LIVE ON BOARD AND TRAVEL THE WORLD

Our ships offer staterooms and suites in various sizes for short- and long-term charter, with all-inclusive catering and luxury services at affordable prices.

We offer travel/rental on-board for adults only, i.e., guests over 18 years of age. You can have a special trip and experience that only we can provide.

We offer our passengers a continuous program of activities during their time at sea, including gourmet food, wine tasting, sporting events, remote learning and many more colorful activities when you join us on this wonderful voyage.

Free and unlimited internet use

The minimum rental period is six months and the maximum rental period is unlimited.

The Victoria Majestic offer plenty of elegant comfort and luxury, with attentive service and very good food.

(*Departure date may vary according to occupancy data.)

Recent facts about the world cruise

Private Staterooms

Entertainment

Cruise ship stateroom types.

1 queen-size bed, 1 sofa bed for 2 people, bath & shower. Stateroom area 244 sq. ft-1273 sq. ft. (23-118 m 2 ). Including verandah.

• Min 6 month

1 queen-size bed, 1 sofa bed for 2 people, bath & shower. Stateroom area 256 sq. ft. (25 m 2 )

1 queen-size bed, 1 sofa bed for 2 people, bath & shower. Stateroom area 226 sq. ft. (21 m 2 )

World cruise

• Caribbean area
• South America
• North America
• Netherland Indies
• Arabian countries

Live on a luxurious residential ship as we take you to 115 countries around the world.

Saint Augustine

Atmosphere on cruise ship

Victoria Majestic are more than classic cruise ship. During the day, guests can enjoy a wide range of leisure activities.

Many leisure activities

For example, there are wine tastings, computer courses or lectures on travel destinations (some for a fee).

Formal dress

On board, most guests are middle- and upper-aged. Formal dress is recommended two nights a week.

Rest & Relax

For those guests who prefer an even more relaxed atmosphere, there are alternative options on these two evenings, without formal dress.

Food and drinks

Excellent cuisine is certainly one of the highlights of the Victoria Majestic. A team of six world-class chefs is constantly developing new, inspiring and unique dining options for the cruise line. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served á la carte in the main restaurant and the buffet restaurant. For an additional fee, you can enjoy culinary delights in the special restaurant called the Marcello & Fabrizio fine dining restaurant, as well as the Trattoria Omero restaurant.

Restaurants, Cafés & Bars

Paris Restaurant

Two-level Paris Dining Room. One level of the restaurant offers flexible/open dining service from 6:00 to 11:00 P.M. daily, and the other hosts two seatings, an early seating at 6:45 P.M. and main seating at 8:30 P.M. Guests choosing flexible open seating may make reservations daily during a cruise until 4:00 P.M. or simply walk in any time during dining hours.

Trattoria Omero Restaurant

Trattoria Omero ($) is your destination onboard for an intimate Italian dinner. The evening begins with the chef's selection of antipasti with a taste of the delicious fare and personal, polished service to follow. Lunch is complimentary, dinner is paid according to the menu.

Marcello & Fabrizio restaurant

A premium dining experience ($) with Dolce & Gabbana porcelain, Jubilee glasses and high-end sterling silver cutlery. Dishes include premium beef from around the world and fresh seafood, complemented by our specially selected wine list. The wines are selected from around the world by our award-winning sommelier to ensure that everyone finds something to suit their taste.

Lido Restaurant

Main buffet with three made-to-order stations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Terrace Grill

Menus including tacos, hamburgers and hot dogs on the pool deck.

Room Service

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, 24 hours a day.

Lounge featuring three distinct bars in one area - martinis, champagne and spirits and ales ($).

Explorations Café

A comfortable coffeehouse environment where you can browse through an extensive library, surf the internet and check email or simply read the morning paper ($).

Crow's Nest

Features sweeping 270° views during the day, and a hip, fashionable nightclub each evening ($). Outdoor features.

Entertainment, sport and recreation

There are a wide range of entertainment options on board, especially during sea days: computer courses, painting courses, auctions, wine tastings, poker tournaments, dance classes and many other activities (some for a fee). There are large-scale shows and cinema show in the evenings.

In addition, there is always a quiet spot, a cozy bar or an inviting deckchair offering peace, relaxation and rest, making your stay on board a special experience. Guests can treat themselves to a massage in the elegant Greenhouse Spa.

Sport & Pool

For the more active guests, the large fitness center offers plenty of opportunities for exercise. Test your limits in one of the aerobics or Pilates classes, relax in the pool or one of the hot tubs, or jog a few laps on board. There are many ways to make your world cruise more varied or active, for example by using the volleyball and basketball court, or playing tennis or outfield football.

Greenhouse Spa & Fitness

Refresh, relax and rejuvenate.

During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Fitness. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honored, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.

Signature Service: Prepare for wonderful pampering as you enjoy a select combination of rejuvenating spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Fitness, along with other wellness amenities.

Hair & Nail Services: Open your mind to the creativity of our international stylists and leave the salon today with a hairstyle that will put a bounce in your step and your locks!

Spa Suites and Staterooms: Our serene Spa Staterooms and Suites (available on select ships) are spacious havens of peace and quiet, conveniently located steps away from the Greenhouse Spa & Fitness.

Treatment Rooms: Relaxing treatment rooms offer breathtaking views where guests can enjoy exotic skin, body, and hair treatments ranging from hot stone massages and pedicures to hair styling and facials.

Cruise On Board System

During the trip, our boats are equipped with an online system called the 'ON BOARD SYSTEM' or OBS. The OBS system consists of a tablet which is your personal assistant in each stateroom/suite. You can access the system with your email address and password. For your first login, you will receive an access password, which you will have to change after activation.

Cruise ships

Victoria majestic.

Victoria Amazing

During the refurbishment, the ship were equipped with the state-of-the-art O3b mPower satellite internet system, providing unlimited and fast internet access to all passengers 24 hours a day. The O3b mPOWER-a terabit-scale satellite system will deliver unprecedented speed, latency, and capacity to break through the limitations of the past.

O3b mPOWER's enhanced capabilities will open the door to a new range of applications and services, from real-time edge computing and Internet of Things (IoT) to dedicated cloud access-providing companies with mobile assets, providing cruise ships and airplanes with the connectivity they need to take their operations and customer experience to the next level.

A Few Words About Us

Victoria Cruises Line was founded in 2002 and is 100 percent privately owned. The operational management is led by shipping and hotel experts with many years of professional experience. Our history spans only 20 years, but during this time, we have acquired the experience to ensure the professional operation of our company. In the beginning, we only operated cargo services, but since 2016, we have been operating shorter cruises in the Mediterranean, calling at Italian and Greek coasts and ports.

In 2020, the COVID pandemic brought our company, like so many others, to a standstill and we were unable to organize trips for several months. During the forced shutdown, we decided that when we were able to restart our cruises, we would launch a completely different concept, organizing unique trips that are not available from other companies.

Our ship have undergone a complete refit at the yard and will be back in service in July 2024. The ship will offer cabins and suites of various sizes for short and long term charter, with all-inclusive catering and luxury amenities at affordable prices. On board, travel/accommodation will be offered exclusively to adult guests over 18 years of age. We offer a unique journey and experience that you can't get anywhere else.

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7 Things to Do in Victoria As Soon as You Step Off the Cruise Ship

Consider this victoria, b.c.’s highlight reel.

by Daphne Dilworth

For any first-time visitors cruising into Victoria’s harbour for a short stay, there are going to be ample options for enjoying the natural beauty and city attractions in British Columbia’s coastal capital—the trick is narrowing that list down to the absolute essential musts. The ideal visit is going to touch on what Victoria does best (the city gardens, the whale watching!) and so here is our list of seven things every cruise ship visitor should do with their precious time in Victoria.

Image courtesy Fairmont Empress

High tea, which is early afternoon tea served with finger sandwiches and dainty petit fours, is a quaint tradition that speaks directly to Victoria’s roots as a British settlement. Victoria was indeed named after Queen Victoria herself, and there couldn’t be anything more peak Victoria than having a British high tea service at the waterfront Fairmont Empress Hotel. The iconic hotel property dates back to 1908 and is just steps away from the harbour docks. Tea-lovers rejoice, as there are no fewer than 21 loose leaf teas on offer (ranging from local terroirs like Bella Coola organic to the exotic Safari Masala Chai). As for the snacks, the locally crafted menu changes daily and features scrumptious bites like pear cider-poached chicken on brioche and Meyer lemon tarts.

https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/dining/tea-at-the-empress/

Pedaler Bike Tour

Image courtesy The Pedaler

One of the best ways to explore a new city is by bike, and Victoria is one of the most bike-friendly cities in Canada. There are main bike lanes that run straight through the downtown core and you can cycle around the city without ever taking your eyes off the ocean view. Local bike operator Pedaler offers guided and self-guided tours that take you through Victoria’s unique neighbourhoods and trails, and they have a bunch of different options based on what interests you most. Foodie and craft beer tours let you stop and sample everything from small-batch artisan ice cream to the best IPAs local breweries have to offer. There are historic tours that take you to castles and scenic tours that visit Victoria’s most stunning beaches. Plus there are plenty of options for families with kids of all ages, and electric-assist bikes for anyone looking to take a more leisurely cruise.

http://thepedaler.ca/bike-tours/

Butchart Gardens

Image courtesy Butchart Gardens

Butchart Gardens is as celebrated and essential to Victorians as Central Park is to New Yorkers. This isn’t your grandmother’s garden, it is a sweeping, 55 acres of blooming roses, bushes and trees that houses 900 varieties of bedding plants and is tended by 50 full-time gardeners. More than one million visitors come to see Butchart’s rotating colour palettes of legendary blooms every year and each season brings something new. You can wander freely throughout the grounds, but make sure you stop by the Sunken Garden (for the iconic Butchart Instagram shot), the Ross Fountain, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Star Pond, Carousel Ride and don’t forget the Seed and Gift store for green-thumb keepsakes on your way out.

https://www.butchartgardens.com/

Abkhazi Gardens

Dennis Robinson for Abkhazi Gardens

Butchart may be the biggest garden attraction in Victoria, but Abkhazi is a local gem all its own. Instead of elaborately choreographed flower gardens, Abkhazi is more ‘au naturel’ and at the centre of an epic love story. Chinese Prince and Princess Abkhazi settled in Victoria after both serving in war camps overseas. Here they married and started their garden on a one-acre property that they worked on their whole lives together. Inside the garden itself, is a chance to see the true natural landscape of Victoria, too. Towering Garry oaks and natural bulbs sprout alongside a rugged landscape of glaciated step rocks that are quintessential Victoria. After the Abkhazis passed away (and had their ashes scattered in the garden) a local Land Conservancy stepped in to save the garden from becoming townhouses—it’s a special piece of local history.

http://blog.conservancy.bc.ca/properties/vancouver-island-region/abkhazi-garden/

The Royal BC Museum

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As one of Canada’s leading museums and research centres, the Royal BC Museum is the place to go for a snapshot of local history (just 550 million years or so). The museum has an extensive collection of First Nations photographs, films, recordings and objects from across the province that dates back 10,000 years, and houses a permanent collection of First Peoples galleries. Maya, the Great Jaguar Rises , is the latest large-scale exhibition coming to the museum and will showcase the rise, the genius and the resilience of Central America’s Mayan peoples throughout the ages (runs May 17 to Dec. 21, 2019). The Royal BC Museum also has an in-house Imax theatre, which is the perfect educational cinematic experience for beating the heat on hot summer days.

https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Fisherman’s Wharf

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There’s a secret little waterfront village on the southern edge of the harbour that most visitors would totally miss. Walking south from Victoria’s Inner Harbour (and just 10 min away from the cruise ship terminal) you’ll find Fisherman’s Wharf, a small collection of floating waterfront food kiosks, shops and eco-tour adventure outfitters that sit right in the middle of locals’ sailboats, float homes and pontoon pleasure-cruisers. Take the whole family for a leisurely stroll to check out this unique floating ‘hood and sample fresh-from-the-ocean fish and chips, and ice cream on this dock village (where you might just spot a seal or river otter or two).  

https://gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/fishermans-wharf/

Eagle Wing Whale and Wildlife Watching Tour

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Seattle – Victoria Ferry

FRS Clipper offers the only direct fast ferry service between Seattle and Victoria, BC—the Victoria Clipper.

The Victoria Clipper ferry operates year-round service, round-trip 1 time per day. The fast ferry features three main classes of service including Economy (lower deck), Vista (upper deck) and Comfort Class (upper deck) each with an upgrade option within each class. Comfort Class includes leather seating in a private spacious class cabin on the upper deck, panoramic views along with complimentary snacks, coffee and tea.

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Visit The Butchart Gardens

Immerse yourself in more than 300,000 blooms at world-renowned The Butchart Gardens with a hotel package deal or day trip to Victoria from downtown Seattle on our high-speed Victoria Clipper V fast ferry!

Ferry Schedule

Mar 28 – may 16, may 17 – sep 28, double sailings: may, double sailings: jun - sep, sep 29 – oct 13, oct 14 – nov 4, nov 5 – nov 26*, nov 27 2024 – jan 12, 2025*, double sailings: dec, double sailings: dec 2024, travel fares.

Schedule and fares subject to change. Rates are $10 USD higher per person/segment of travel for Fri/Sat departures from Seattle and Sun departures from Victoria.

Schedule and fares subject to change. Rates $10 USD higher per person/segment of travel for Fri/Sat departures from Seattle and Sun departures from Victoria.

Additional Fare Notes

ADVANCE Fare – Round-Trip only: Advanced purchase fares must be purchased a minimum of 2 days prior to travel date, non-refundable.

STANDARD Fares – Round-Trip only :  Standard fares are fully refundable for cancellations received 2 or more days prior to travel, non-refundable within 48 hours of travel date.

Hotel Package :  Non-refundable within 4 days of travel date.

Adult : Rates are $10.00 higher per segment of travel for Friday & Saturday departures from Seattle, and Sunday departures from Victoria. Additional fees apply to class upgrades. Child (1-11 yrs old) : Children pay 50% of adult fare.

All fares include applicable taxes. A security fee and fuel surcharge will be added to all Seattle/Victoria fares & packages. Non-cancelable; date, voyage restrictions may apply. Actual fares may vary based on booking and travel dates. All rates in US Dollars. Rates are based on economy class seating. Schedule is subject to change.

Group travel discounts available for 10+ people, traveling together. Please contact us to inquire.

Fare Classes

Economy Class Includes:

• Main cabin seating
• Table/group seating in select areas
• Onboard locally sourced food, spirits, and beverages available for purchase
• Onboard gift and duty-free shop

Vista Class Includes:

• Spacious leather seating with panoramic views

Comfort Class Includes:

• Comfort class priority check-in and boarding*
• Exclusive forward and top deck seating
• Panoramic views
• Luxury leather seats with individual tables
• Complimentary welcome drink
• Unlimited premium coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks
• Free checked luggage**

Travel Information and ID Requirements

Anytime you’re traveling between Canada and the United States, you’ll have to pass through Customs and Border Protection. That means no matter how you’re traveling from Seattle to Victoria or Victoria to Seattle, you’ll need a Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID). Learn more about ID and Travel Requirements.

Directions & Parking

Seattle clipper terminal.

2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69 Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 448-5000

Nearby parking

Bell street pier garage.

Entrances on: 9 Wall St & 2323 Elliott Ave

Garage hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Cost: $10.00 per calendar day for Clipper passengers. Must obtain parking validation from the Victoria Clipper terminal. Garage has a height restriction of 6’6″

Victoria Terminal

Victoria ferry terminal.

Belleville Street Victoria, BC V8v 1W9 Canada (250) 382-8100

Belleville Street Terminal

Daily Parking

Hotel Grand Pacific Garage

Daily & overnight parking

463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, Canada

Customers should not use the meters located in the parking garage, but check-in at the hotel’s front desk to obtain a parking ticket either prior to parking or immediately after parking their vehicle in the garage.

2701 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA, United States

2701 Alaskan Way Pier 69, Seattle, WA 98121

254 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

"Being able to take the Clipper from downtown Victoria to downtown Seattle is a perfect way to travel."

- Mistuhree, Duncan, CA TripAdvisor

"I loved the speed, comfort and convenience of how to get to Victoria. It drops you within walking distance of great hotels and all the Inner Harbour activities."

- Doug M., Seattle, WA TripAdvisor

"No TSA hassles. No long lines at the US-Canada border. Our trip was smooth and scenic."

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Get a great deal on Clipper travel with our best available rates, military and first responder appreciation fares, kids and senior discounts.

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A short and scenic ride through the Salish Sea, Victoria is the perfect day trip destination from Seattle. Save on your Clipper cruise when you book an overnight hotel package!

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Experience a unique traditional sailing adventure along The Natural Coast ® of the Pacific Northwest. Our trips are relaxing, adventurous, and hands on, whichever you choose. We make sure the crew brings a wealth of knowledge to each trip. They are skillful individuals having common interests with you in mind.

The sailing vessel Duen is certified yearly by Transport Canada. Individual booking is possible, confirmed departure with 7 – 24 Passengers.

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Join us aboard the heritage sailing vessel THE DUEN as we gently make our way out into the Salish Sea in safety and comfort. Our mission is to offer fun, accessible, and eco-friendly adventures for all ages and abilities that surpass your expectations.

We treat our guests as friends who have come to share our lifestyle and ensure you feel safe, comfortable and welcome.

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Experience life aboard a tall ship as we motor out of the harbour, haul the sails and set our course for adventure.

Departs at 10 am & 2 pm Adult: $135 per person plus tx

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Catch the setting sun and victoria’s skyline.

An evening tour of the inner and outer harbour. Relax and enjoy a gentle cruise on board our beautiful heritage vessel.

Departing between 6:00 - 7:30 pm Adult: $115 per person plus tx

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WALK TO REMEMBER

Parliament Victorian Architecture, Victoria, British Columbia

Step out for a stroll along the boat-lined Inner Harbour, home to Victoria’s most notable landmarks. Check out First Nations tribal artifacts at the Royal British Museum. Admire the neo-baroque stylings of Parliament Buildings where the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia gathers. Then marvel at Thunderbird Park’s ornate totem poles.

ADVENTURE EDEN

Garden City Flowers Butchart Gardens, Victoria, British Columbia

Enter the colorful and aromatic world of Butchart Gardens to wander its 55 acres of flower-lined paths. This National Historic Site bursts with bright blooming tulips, daffodils, roses and hyacinths. Explore its manicured themed gardens— and don’t miss a ride on the hand-carved Rose Carousel.

RAISE A CUPPA TO TRADITION

Indulge in the city’s time-honored British heritage with classic Victorian afternoon tea at the world-renowned Empress hotel. A beloved tradition for over a century, this quintessential Victoria experience includes a fabulous menu of fine loose-leaf teas served with house-made finger sandwiches, scones and clotted Empress cream.

LOCAL CUISINE

Victoria’s West Coast cuisine showcases local ingredients from the Saanich Peninsula and Cowichan Valley. Savor shellfish fresh from Pacific waters and shepherd’s pie in an English-style pub. Eat Asian noodles in Chinatown and hit Victoria Public Market for handmade cheese and smoked salmon. With over a dozen craft breweries, cider houses, artisanal distilleries and wineries, you certainly won’t go thirsty.

Waterfront Wharf Street satisfies all your souvenir needs, while Government Street is known for funky boutiques, First Nations art galleries and famous hand-knit Cowichan sweaters. Lower Johnson Street, nicknamed “Lo-Jo”, houses local designer boutiques and indie stores galore. Check out Victoria Public Market for epicurean goods.

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THE 10 BEST Victoria Boat Rides & Cruises

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6. Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

7. Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise

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THE 10 BEST Victoria Boat Rides & Cruises

Boat rides & cruises in victoria.

• Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing
• Fishing Charters & Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Wildlife Coast Cruises
• Yarra River
• Explore Australia Tours
• Moonraker Dolphin Swims
• Likely to Sell Out
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

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2. Breathtaking Sightseeing Cruises In the Heart of Melbourne

3. Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Cruise from Tidal River

4. 3-Hour Dolphin and Seal Sightseeing Cruise, operated with swim tour passengers

5. River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise

6. Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

7. Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise

8. Cape Woolamai Sightseeing Cruise from San Remo

9. Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour

10. Port of Melbourne and Docklands Sightseeing Cruise

11. Dolphin & Whale Cruise

12. Yarra River Waterbike Tour

13. Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

14. Hop On Hop Off Bellarine - includes Docklands Ferry Departure

15. Dolphin and Seal Sightseeing Cruise on the Mornington Peninsula

16. 90minute Dolphin, Seal and Scenic Wildlife cruise

17. Seal and Dolphin Watching Eco Boat Cruise Mornington Peninsula

18. Aquadonut BBQ Boat Hire

19. Phillip Island and French Island Wildlife Expedition

20. Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

21. Phillip Island Twilight Cruise

22. Wilsons Prom Whale Cruise

23. Dolphin and Seal Swim Reef Snorkel Boat Tour Mornington Peninsula

24. Cohuna Lagoon 3 hour Kayak Eco Tour

25. 3 Night Murray River Discovery - PS Emmylou

26. 7 Night Upper Murray All the River Run - PS Emmylou

27. Private 2 Hour Dolphin and Seal Swim Mornington Peninsula

28. 4 Night Murray River Explorer - PS Emmylou

29. Luxury Sunset Cruise on Yarra River in Melbourne

30. Yarra River Twilight Waterbike Tour

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VICTORIA MEKONG

Embark on a cultural voyage aboard the sleek Victoria Mekong. Cruise through the Mekong Delta, uncovering hidden treasures in unexplored destinations.

Experience captivating cultures on exclusive shore excursions during our short, overnight itineraries. Discover the enchanting Long Xuyen Floating Market, the mystical submerged forest of Chau Doc, and untouched riverine islands. Indulge in breathtaking riverscapes from our luxurious Sundeck or your private balcony. Join us for an unforgettable journey.

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Launched in late-2019, the 4-star Victoria Mekong is one of the region’s newest ships, a masterpiece of style and design

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Experience life as it is lived along the Mekong River highlighted by timeless scenes of lush riverscapes and rustic country living.

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Dinner Cruise

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Zambezi River Cruises, Victoria Falls

Dinner, sunset, lunch & breakfast cruises on the mighty zambezi river, zambezi river cruise offers you the most complete range of cruises on the mighty zambezi river, in victoria falls, zimbabwe..

A cruise on the mighty Zambezi River is a fantastic way to relax at the end of a fun filled day in Victoria Falls. Which makes this a must do activity when visiting Victoria Falls. That is why we offer a number of Zambezi River Cruise options for you to choose from, as we wouldn't want you to miss out. Choose from a number of variations of the most popular Classic , Luxury or Signature Sunset Cruises and sip gin & tonics as the sun sinks into the mighty Zambezi River. Or spoil yourself to a romantic Dinner Cruise and enjoy a four course meal as you float above the Victoria Falls.

The cruise options in Victoria Falls are aplenty and cater for a range of budgets and preferences. Browse the below Zambezi River cruise options and select the one that best suits you.

A Zambezi River Sunset Cruise is the perfect way to complete a busy day in Victoria Falls. Relax as you watch the sunset while cruising the Zambezi River.

Book a Zambezi River Dinner Cruise in Victoria Falls. Enjoy a 4 course dinner while floating on the Zambezi River above the Victoria Falls.

Book a Luxury Zambezi River Cruise in Victoria Falls. The Luxury Sunset Cruise is the perfect way to relax at the end of a busy day in Victoria Falls.

Book the most luxurious Sunset Cruise in Victoria Falls. The Signature Sunset Cruise is pure extravagance on the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls.

Zambezi River Cruise Vessels In Victoria Falls

Being one of the most popular activities in Victoria Falls, there are a range of vessels just waiting to welcome you aboard. The Victoria Falls cruise vessels range from, perhaps the most famous and luxurious Zambezi Explorer, to the more rustic or historic vessels that represent the grace of a bygone era and honour the rich history of Victoria Falls.

Zambezi Explorer

Motor: 2 x 150 hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard engines Passengers: 150 max Cruises: Sunset The most luxurious boat on the Zambezi River, aptly named the Zambezi Explorer. There are three decks onboard the Zambezi Explorer. The two lower decks provide a luxury service where guests can choose from an exciting range of beverages and cocktails as well as a selection of delicious snacks. The 'Signature Deck' is the uppermost level and it is pure extravagance with gourmet hors d'oeuvres and premium beverages served from a private bar.

Motor: 2 x 70 hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard engines Passengers: 70 max Cruises: Dinner Ma Robert is an immaculate, well maintained steel catamaran vessel set on two levels allowing for variance in elevation. A spacious bottom deck gives it a breathtaking river experience with an easy to access rear bar and washrooms. The top level with its central bar, is designed to give every guest an outward view allowing them to freely peer down onto the islands and surrounding riverine as the boat etches on slowly up the mighty Zambezi.

Zambezi Reflections

Motor: 2 x 50 hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard engines Passengers: 34 max Cruises: Dinner Zambezi Reflections is a dedicated floating restaurant offering gourmet meals on the mighty Zambezi River above the Victoria Falls. It is quickly gaining the reputation as the premier dining experience on the river and is perfect for either group bookings or individual travelers. The Dinner Cruise, which combines a Sunset Cruise with dinner, has proved to be a popular option amongst guests due it its great value for money.

Motor: 1 x 150 hp Yamaha 4 stroke inboard engines Passengers: 16 max Cruises: Sunset, Lunch, Breakfast The Ra-Ikane was fashioned after David Livingstone’s exploration boat. The Ra-Ikane is named after the instrumental guide who accompanied and assisted Livingstone in his monumental discovery of the majestic Victoria Falls. The design of the Ra-Ikane enables it to position passengers closer to the water, further up the Zambezi River, and closer to the banks in the shallow water. The boat represent the grace of a bygone era and honours the rich history of Victoria Falls and its explorers, adventurers and heroes.

Motor: 2 x 50 hp Mercury 4 stroke outboard engines Passengers: 56 max Cruises: Dinner Moondancer is a double decker dinner cruise boat with the kitchen upstairs and a capacity of up to 56 pax for dinner. Moondancer is a fibre glass boat with pontoon type hulls, which allows you to enter shallower waters and channels allowing you better game viewing opportunities. It also allows you to get close and personal to wildlife on the banks of the Zambezi River. In turn giving you great photographic opportunities.

Motor: 2 x 50 hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard engines Passengers: 40 max Cruises: Sunset The Shearwater river cruise boats are all fibreglass and pontoon style. The cruise boat is a double decker cruises with a viewing platform upstairs and a capacity of up to 40 pax for sunset.

Zambezi River Cruise FAQ's

Before booking a Zambezi River Cruise in Victoria Falls, please read some of the below more frequently asked questions about cruising on the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls.

Guests of all ages are welcome of a Zambezi River Cruise. Children under 12 pay half price and children 2 and younger are free.

Although wildlife sightings are not guaranteed on a Zambezi River cruise, with the banks of the Zambezi National Park flanking each cruise, you’ll be likely to spot elephants, hippos, crocodiles, a range of antelope species and a range of exciting birdlife.

Your safety and enjoyment is our main concern. Your Victoria Falls River Cruise may be delayed due to weather conditions. Normally rainstorms only last about half an hour, so be patient,  we will try to ensure you get to experience your cruise. If it starts raining while you are on your cruise, rain flaps on the side of the boat will drop down to keep you dry.

National Parks fees are not part of the Zambezi River Cruise price. They are an additional fee charged by the Government to help maintain the Zambezi River and the surrounding National Park areas. These fees are to paid on arrival before your cruise and are US$10 per adult and US$5 per child.

The water level of the Zambezi River varies remarkably throughout the year. The Victoria Falls region receives seasonal rainfall, and therefore the amount of water flowing over the Victoria Falls changes drastically.

The water level is at its lowest point around November each year. At this time of year the water falls mainly in the deeper section of the river on the Zimbabwean side of the Falls. During the low water season some areas of the Zambian side dry up completely leaving a gigantic crack of exposed bare rock in the earth. This may not be as spectacular as the Victoria Falls in full flood.

The water level is at its highest between April and May. During these months the Victoria Falls are a thundering wall of falling water and the spray from the falls can obscure the view.

So which time of year is best to experience a Zambezi River Cruise in Victoria Falls? The real answer is all year round. During the dryer months between June and September you are more likely to spot wildlife on the banks of the river. However a Zambezi River Cruise is a "not to be missed" opportunity no matter what time of year you are visiting Victoria Falls.

During the Jurassic Period (150-200 million years ago), volcanic activity resulted in thick basalt deposits covering large parts of Southern Africa. As the lava cooled and solidified, cracks appeared in the hard basalt crust, which were filled with clay and lime. Erosion and the course of the mighty Zambezi River cut through these softer materials, forming the first of a series of waterfalls.

Zambezi River Cruise Options in Victoria Falls

Zambezi river cruise offers you the most complete range of cruises on the mighty zambezi river in victoria falls, zimbabwe..

Zambezi River Cruise offers luxury Breakfast , Lunch , Sunset and Dinner cruises in Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. We strive to provide our guests with the best cruising experience on the Zambezi River through unparalleled service on board luxury vessels. With a fantastic hospitality team, our guests are taken on a luxury adventure in comfort and style. All that’s left to do is sit back, relax and enjoy Zambezi style cuisine, excellent service and the spectacular scenery.

Each cruise leaves from the Zambezi River Cruise Terminal and meanders through the islands, enjoying the abundant wildlife along the banks of the Zambezi River. Each cruise will take approximately 2 hours. We offer scheduled cruises every Breakfast , Lunch , Sunset and Dinner . Other cruises are booked in advance. Zambezi River cruises are also available for private hire for corporate or social events. Alternatively, a deck can be reserved for a private function and will be solely for your use.

4 course dinner floating on the mighty Zambezi River in Victoria Falls

Celebrate the Sunset as we cruise the Zambezi River upstream of the Victoria Falls. The Dinner cruise is a luxury safari on water. The Dinner Cruise, which combines a Sunset Cruise with dinner, has proved to be a popular option amongst guests due it its great value for money.

Sunset Cruise

Most popular victoria falls cruising option.

At the end of the day, sail upstream to celebrate the setting African sun. Share in the end-of-day ritual which sees wild herds streaming to the river banks for their last drink. Flocks of birds skim the waterline as the sun sets behind the African skyline. Enjoy our range of cocktails served with an accompaniment of delectable hors d’ oeuvres. Bring a camera and create your own golden memories.

Lunch Cruise

Luxury safari on water.

Get a close-up on nature as we cruise the tranquil scenery of the unspoilt river upstream. With frequent sightings of gigantic crocodiles, pods of hippo and herds of elephants bathing in the river, the lunch cruise is a luxury safari on water.

Enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared onboard by our executive chef using the finest fresh ingredients. With a bar onboard, guests can choose from a selection of premium beverages. All that's left to do is sit back, relax and enjoy Zambezi style gourmet cuisine, excellent service and the spectacular scenery.

Breakfast Cruise

Celebrate the sunrise.

Never experienced the serenity of the river at dawn? Have you never watched the mist rise off the water as the new sun rays warm your face? Don't miss the opportunity to soak up the abundant birdlife and capture this precious time of day in all it's glory. Choose from a delectable array of pastries, cereals and fresh fruit as well a freshly made tea and coffee, just the way you like it.

The Breakfast Cruise is the ultimate way to welcome a new day as you celebrate the sunrise on The Mighty Zambezi River.

Cruise Packages

Get the most out of your visit to victoria falls and combine a relaxing zambezi river cruise with other popular victoria falls activities..

Combine a classic river cruise with some carefully selected activities to compliment your experience in Victoria Falls.  We have selected a range of popular Victoria Falls activities such as Helicopter Flights, Victoria Falls Guided Tours and Safari experiences such as Game Drives and Chobe Day Trips so that you get the best experience during your visit.

Zambezi River Cruise Terminal

The Zambezi River Cruise terminals in Victoria Falls are conveniently located within a few minutes drive from any hotel in Victoria Falls. This makes for a short 15 minute transfer. Before your cruise you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to your respective cruise departure point.

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Chobe activities • Chobe game drive • Chobe river cruise

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June through October, we will host a themed party night. Join us and enjoy a night time cruise aboard the Victorian Princess. Great for large groups and special occasions.

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The Victorian Princess is the unique and premier event amongst all tourism activities for Erie locals and travelers alike, because we focus on accommodating people of all ages. The Victorian Princess cruises feature weekly happy hours, lunches, brunches, and dinners.  We also offer themed cruises throughout the season and can plan private boat rentals for your special events. If you are looking to celebrate an anniversary, baby shower, birthday, communion, reunion, wedding, or more then let us throw you a celebration that you and your guests will remember forever!

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3 Day Victoria, BC Itinerary for Fun and Relaxation

Our 3 Day Victoria, BC itinerary is meant for long weekend getaways and combines relaxing activities with fun experiences that are unique to the city.

Living just a ferry ride away from Victoria on Salt Spring Island, it has become our go-to spot for a quick city getaway.

We cover how to spend 3 days in Victoria, BC, with tips on unique places to stay, tucked away restaurants with delicious eats, rejuvenating water activities and cool neighbourhoods to explore.

If you're looking to visit Victoria for a shorter weekend stay, check out our 2 day itinerary .

Where to stay for your 3 days in Victoria

Oak Bay Beach Hotel | Fairmont Empress

From historic hotels to oceanfront stays, Victoria has a unique variety of places to choose from.

Our top hotel picks in Victoria

• 👑 Best for history: Fairmont Empress . The waterfront icon since 1908 has hosted the royal family over the years. It also carries local rumours of a haunted past, adding a mysterious allure to its elegant atmosphere.
• ✨ Best boutique hotel: Magnolia Hotel & Spa . Located in the heart of the city, this luxury hotel offers rooms with Parliament Building views and its room service comes straight from The Courtney Room, one of Victoria's top restaurants.
• 🗝 Best for a romantic stay: Abigail's Hotel . The adults-only 1930s Tudor mansion offers a romantic retreat with its beautifully restored old-world charm.
• 🌊 Best for ocean views and amenities: Oak Bay Beachfront Hotel . This oceanfront resort has the ultimate chill zone, with three outdoor mineral pools and poolside service overlooking the Pacific. Note that it's a 15-minute drive from the hotel to downtown Victoria.

3 Day Victoria BC Itinerary

Clockwise from top left: HAVN floating spa, Part + Parcel, Cocktails and retro decor at Citrus & Cane

Relax and recharge with hydrotherapy aboard a floating spa

After checking into your hotel, start your afternoon with a rejuvenating experience at HAVN, a floating spa that is one of the buzziest spots in the city. It opened just last summer in 2023.

The WWII-era barge has been converted into the ultimate oasis with three hand-built saunas, two cold plunge pools and two hot tubs. Plus, there's an exfoliation shower and cozy indoor lounge.

The saunas and hot tubs are located on the top deck with pretty views of Victoria Harbour and the float plane terminal.

HAVN books up, so reserve your spot early. Each pass includes a 3-hour entry.

Refuel at neighbourhood restaurant, Part + Parcel

Part + Parcel is a quirky restaurant serving seasonally-inspired small plates and mouthwatering sandwiches. The casual spot was named one of the best restaurants for West Coast contemporary cuisine in 2023 by YAM Magazine .

😋 We love their kamut fried chicken sandwich.

Note: for dinner they are open Tuesday-Saturday until 9 PM.

Have a tiki-style cocktail at Citrus & Cane

Explore Victoria's vibrant mixology scene with a nightcap at Citrus & Cane. This tropical-themed bar whisks you away with its tiki-style drinks in a funky mid-century modern setting. The drinks here are delicious.

😋 Our favourite is the Banana Hammock with a fusion of rums and banana liqueur.

The bar has also earned itself a coveted spot on Canada's 50 Best Bar list  (2023).

Eat creative breakfast dishes at House of Boateng

You may be hesitant to make the journey out to the small neighbouring city of Langford to eat breakfast at this local gem, but it's worth it. Every time we make a trip out to Victoria we can't help ourselves from eating breakfast there.

We were tipped off by this spot when we learned its head chef, Castro Boateng, was named Victoria's Best Chef of the Year in 2022 by YAM Magazine. His dishes are inspired by seasonal ingredients and his African heritage.

House of Boateng's breakfast dishes are unique to anything we've ever had. It's hard to try anything new on the menu because I keep going back to my favourite - the crab benny served on roasted sweet yam with a mango-habanero hollandaise.

✔️ Top Tip: take home a jar of their marinades and dressings - we can't get enough of their jerk marinade, harissa marinade and curry vanilla dressing (which we also use as a marinade).

Walk through Canada's oldest Chinatown

Explore the historic charm of Victoria's Chinatown, dating back to the 19th century. As Canada's oldest Chinatown and the second oldest in North America, it's steeped in rich cultural heritage.

Walk beneath the ornate paifang (a traditional Chinese archway) and wander along Fisgard Street, where historic buildings and vibrant red lanterns line the way. Venture into the alleyways to uncover hidden gems and unique boutiques.

Don't miss Turntable Records, a hole-in-the-wall shop for vinyl enthusiasts. We couldn't resist picking up a couple of psychedelic rock records ourselves.

Explore the hip Fernwood neighbourhood

Exploring the Fernwood neighbourhood

After exploring Chinatown, head over to Fernwood, a hip neighbourhood where you'll find mostly locals.

Take a leisurely stroll around the Gladstone/Fernwood intersection and don't miss CREAM Life + Style. The boutique shop has an awesome curation of vintage and artisan products. I bought a vintage martini set there.

Treat yourself to one of the city's top dining spots for Pacific Northwest flavours

Get dressed up for an evening out at one of Victoria's top dining spots. We have two delicious spots to pick from known for their Pacific-Northwest cuisine. Both restaurants have been recognized on enRoute Magazine's "Canada's Best New Restaurants" lists.

Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar

For a lively fine-dining experience, dine at Marilena, a new hot spot launched by the same team behind Vancouver's Blue Water and Elisa, and Whistler's Araxi. Expect seafood-forward dishes and a stylish atmosphere where dressing up is part of the fun.

The Courtney Room

If you're seeking a more intimate and romantic ambience, The Courtney Room is a great choice. The elegant restaurant offers both a-la-carte options and a chef's tasting menu with seasonal cuisine inspired by Vancouver Island.

Make your reservation for Marilena or The Courtney Room .

Enjoy a nightcap at Clives Classic Lounge

Finish your evening with a nightcap at Clives Classic Lounge, a hotel lobby bar with a vintage feel that offers some of the best handcrafted cocktails in BC.

Clive's has been recognized on both 50 Best Discovery  and  Canada's 50 Best Bars lists.

Unwind on the Pacific Ocean with a fun water activity

Renting a private hot tub boat | Relaxing in the mineral pools at Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Begin your day with breakfast-in-bed before heading off to one of these fun and relaxing activities of your choice:

Option 1: Cruise along the harbour in a private hot tub boat

Glide along Victoria Harbour by renting your very own hot tub boat. This activity is a total blast - even in the rain.

The small boat fits up to 6 people and you don't need a boating license to drive it. We soaked in the satisfyingly hot water and played our own tunes from the waterproof Bluetooth speaker that came with the rental.

Reserve your boat through Hot Tub Boat Victoria , Canada's first hot tub boat rental company.

Option 2: Unwind with a massage and soak in mineral pools overlooking the ocean

After your massage, dip in the three heated mineral pools overlooking the ocean and enjoy poolside drinks and bites from the restaurant.

Treat yourself to a fabulous afternoon tea

Dress up for a delightful afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. This iconic chateau-style hotel is famous for its afternoon tea, which isn't too much of a surprise since it's welcomed the royal family over the years.

Live piano fills the Lobby Lounge as you're served a spread of decadent desserts, gourmet finger sandwiches and scones with clotted cream on a tiered tray.

With a wide selection of premium teas to choose from, you can find the perfect match for your palate. And if you're feeling extra celebratory, why not add a glass of champagne to the mix?

Make your reservation in advance.

Take a stroll along the harbourfront

After your afternoon tea, walk across the street and take a scenic stroll north along the harbourfront. It's beautiful on a sunny day.

Rained out? Instead, catch a short film on the largest IMAX screen in BC. We recently saw Deep Sky, a 40-min documentary showing the mindblowing images captured by NASA’s Webb Telescope. We recommend it! See what's playing.

Try inventive dishes at hidden gem, Nowhere A* Restaurant

Having a fun dinner at Nowhere A* Restaurant

Tucked away in the courtyard of a mini-mall, you'll find Nowhere A* Restaurant, a hidden gem serving up inventive dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients.

This casual spot is one of Victoria's top restaurants and in 2020 it landed on enRoute Magazine's list of Canada's Best New Restaurants.

Nowhere A* offers both a-la-carte and tasting menus, but trust us on this, go for the tasting menu. It's an incredible value for the quality of dishes you get.

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Enjoy your 3 days in Victoria!

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Queen Victoria current position

Queen Victoria current location is at East Mediterranean (coordinates 38.18767 N / 20.48643 E) cruising en route to Kefalonia Island. The AIS position was reported 6 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria current cruise is 21 days, one-way from Istanbul to Civitavecchia-Rome . Prices start from USD 2729 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 20 May, 2024 and ends on 10 Jun, 2024 .

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Queen Victoria Itineraries

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The 2007-built MS Queen Victoria cruise ship is of the same design as MS Queen Elizabeth (2010) and has as fleetmates the Cunard liners RMS Queen Mary 2 (2004) and the fleet's newest boat (2024-built) Queen Anne .

The vessel (IMO number 9320556) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310624000) and registered in Hamilton .

History - construction and ownership

Cunard Line is a British-American cruise brand, operated by Carnival UK and owned by Carnival Corporation (shipowner). Cunard is headquartered in Southampton (England UK) and is among the world's oldest passenger shipping companies . In 2015, Cunard Line celebrated its 175th anniversary.

The 2074-passenger ship Queen Victoria joined Cunard's fleet in December 2007. The vessel is of the same design as Vista-class Carnival ships but is slightly longer. It is the smallest Cunard ship. Vessel's construction started on May 12, 2006, and was launched on January 15, 2007 (float-out).

Onboard facilities include 7 restaurants and 13 bars, ballroom, show theatre, 3 swimming pools. The bow has heavier steel plating to be able to do Transatlantic crossings. Queen Elizabeth has almost the same design as the fleet-mate Queen Victoria (Vista-class modified) - though QM2 cost about USD 300,000 per berth. What distinguishes both Cunard liners is the more angled stern, compared to the vertical QE. Victoria also lacks covered games deck (present on Elizabeth).

During ship's 2017 drydock refurbishment (May 5 - June 4, done by Fincantieri in Palermo Sicily Italy ), ship's passenger capacity was increased (from 2410 to 2489) by adding a whole new aft deck section to the vessel. Read more in the "wiki" section below.

Decks and Cabins

Cunard Queen Victoria staterooms (1037 total) include 126 Suites, 591 Balcony, 147 Oceanview and 138 Inside cabins, in all 9 types and 34 categories. The ship has 20 wheelchair-accessible and 9 studios (single-occupancy cabins). The largest are the Grand Suites (2130 ft2 / 198 m2 plus 970 ft2 / 90 m2 terrace).

Cabin types include Queens Grill, Princess Grill, Britannia, Suites (Grand, Master, Penthouse, Queens, Princess), Standard Balcony staterooms, Outside and Interior (no-windows). Most cabins (Britannia Balcony) are sized 190-420 ft2 / 18-39 m2, with cabin balconies sized 70 ft2 / 7 m2.

The boat has 12 decks (all passenger-accessible) of which 7 are with cabins. Of all staterooms, 86% are outside, with 71% of them with step-out balconies.

The public rooms are located on lower-level decks- Decks 2 and 3. Unlike Queen Mary 2, no central circulation access can be seen on Queen Victoria- the main corridors are on the port side. The ship has a similar staircase to the grand lobby as on Queen Mary. Deck 1 (the lowest passenger deck), holds the lowest levels of the 3-storrey Lobby and Royal Court Theatre. The mid-level of Royal Court Theatre, Golden Lion Pub, casino (fairly large, no smoking), Queen’s Room, Chart Room bar (adjacent to Britannia Restaurant, excellent for a quiet drink before dinner), Todd English restaurant and lower levels of the Britannia Restaurant and the library, are on Deck 2. On Deck 3 are the top levels of the Royal Court Theatre, Midships Lounge, Royal Arcade and the upper level of the library. Decks above contain passenger cabins. The Health Club and spa, Lido Restaurant, Winter Garden lounge and two outdoor pools are on Deck 9. The Commodore Club (a large observation lounge, with ocean views and late-night room for interactive entertainment), Hemispheres nightclub and Churchill Lounge (which is for smokers) are on Deck 10. The Princess and Queen’s Grill with their lounge and open courtyard, are on Deck 11.

Theoretically, MS Queen Victoria is a classless ship, but passengers are actually separated (like on all Cunard liners) as their onboard dining locations are according to their cabin's category/cruise fares paid. Britannia Restaurant is for regular cabins, Princess Grill - for junior suites, and the Queen’s Grill is for deluxe suites. All the other public rooms are free to be used by all passengers. The so-called Grill Passengers (dining in Queen’s and Princess Grill) have two private areas on Decks 10 and 11- Grills Terraces.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Three main dining venues are available on QV. Passengers who occupy the most expensive cabins (grades Q1 to Q7) are allowed to dine at Queens Grill. The other luxurious accommodations (grades P1 to P4) are assigned to Princess Grill. For those who booked from inside staterooms to cabins with balconies, the dining space is Britannia Grill. It is a traditional ship restaurant which along with the Grills is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Britannia is set-seating for dinner (from 6,00p.m. to 8,30p.m.) and open-seating for lunch and breakfast. It is Cunard’s tradition, passengers who dine at the Grills have assigned tables for dinner, lunch, breakfast and can also dine during restaurants’ opening hours at any time.

Britannia Restaurant, located in the stern of Queen Victoria, has windows on the lower level which offer a nice sea view, on the upper level you will see the promenade deck. A good choice of options is available for each meal (for dinner in particular). The spa menu has a lighter option for each meal. The alternative restaurant as on Queen Mary 2, is Todd English. Lunch involves a cover charge of $20 per person and is served from midday until 2,00p.m. The dinner service fee is $30, available from 6,00p.m. until 9,30p.m. Book a table in advance- it is worth every cent. Food is great, service- attentive. The Lido is ship’s buffet area (but the least successful dining venue). With its perfect panoramic views, it offers 450 indoor and outdoor seating and standard self-serve buffet. Dinner is served there for passengers who need a casual alternative to the main dining (from 6,00p.m. to 11,00p.m. with waiter service). Available snack service through wee hours. In-cabin food service on QV is available 24 hours a day at no extra charge. The menu depends on whether you travel in Britannia (with limited number choices) or Grill accommodations. Continental breakfast could also be served to your cabin with a good choice of options. The pride of Cunard Line is the Afternoon Tea - a ceremony, performed from 3 pm until 4:30 pm every day in Grills Lounge and Queens Room. Waiters with white gloves serve tea from a big table in the center of the room, then serve scones with jam and sandwiches.

A variety of delicious dishes from fine ingredients is the reason why Cunard cuisine is respected. In the Queens Grill, you may enjoy intimate dining and choose between 142-seats if you are among the passengers in suites and top accommodation grades, or Princess Grill with 132 seats if you are in middle-class accommodation grades. Traditional pub food is served in the Golden Lion Pub. Another alternative dining spot is the Todd English Restaurant, with its classic English dining salon and Mediterranean cuisine served.

When you book you may request a sitting. The Britannia restaurant has two for dinner - at 6 p.m. and at 8.30 p.m. Princess Grill and Queens Grill do not have sittings - when they are open, you can dine any time you choose. A note for confirmation sitting and table number will be left in your stateroom when you board. Lunch and breakfast do not require allocated tables or sittings.

During the day, passengers definitely tend towards country club casual dress code. At night, even when it isn't a formal-designated evening, people dress anyway. There are three dress codes in the main restaurants after 6 p.m. each evening - which one applies each night you will be told in pre-voyage documentation and daily program in your stateroom: Formal (men - dinner jacket with a black tie or dark business suit; women- evening dress); Semi-formal (men- jacket and a tie; women - cocktail dress/trouser suit); Elegant casual (men - a jacket, tie is optional; women - skirt, dress or trousers). Shorts and T-shirts or shorts are not permitted!

Follows the complete list of Queen Victoria restaurants and food bars.

• Todd English Restaurant (Lunch and Dinner only specialty restaurant at surcharge PP, reservations-only)
• Verandah Restaurant (French specialty restaurant at a surcharge)
• Britannia Restaurant (1351-seat, 2-level Dining Room; serves open-seating Breakfast and Lunch. Dinners are waiter-served, with 2 assigned sittings at 6 or 8:30 p.m.)
• Lido Restaurant (450-seat buffet-style restaurant for Breakfast and Lunch; In two of its sections are offered itinerary-inspired dishes for dinner)
• Winter Garden Lounge (supper club/formal dining venue; features gourmet food and Afternoon Champagne Tea)
• Queens Grill Restaurant (142-seat, for Queens Grill Suite guests; with regular and an “a la carte” menu)
• Princess Grill Restaurant (132-seat, Princess Grill Suite guests only; open-sitting, with the same menu as at the Queens Grill)
• The Courtyard Restaurant (40-seat; serves Grills staterooms guests only).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Queen Victoria is a true Cunarder, flauntingly upholding their famous inheritance and traditions. With gorgeous marbles, woods, plush carpets, rich fabrics, and soft furniture, this cruise liner merely exudes elegance. The vessel's many diversions and distractions assure you are as thoroughly entertained and completely relaxed as you could wish to be, with all the majestic, stupendous magnificence people could imagine from a luxurious Cunard ocean liner, combined with an airy, modern atmosphere. As cruisers embark, they find the dramatic 3-tier Grand Lobby, with its superb staircase and eye-catching artwork that offer an exclusive taste of life.

The principal venues for onboard entertainment are the Queens Room and the Royal Court Theatre. The Royal Court Theatre, which is three-deck-high, is in traditional style with red velvet and has the design of a classic opera house. It is the venue for lectures, concerts and large-screen movies, too. The featured twenty private boxes can be booked for shows at $50 per couple. This includes champagne and finger sandwiches and bubbly in the box. Maybe the most beautiful public room on board QV is the Queens Room on Deck 2- the setting for cocktails, balls, concerts, dance classes, and afternoon tea. Cafe Carinthia, the Veuve Cliquot Champagne Bar and the Chart Room Bar, all on the starboard side of Deck 2, attract passengers with warm, brown and yellow colors. Just aft of the theatre is located a bar. Commodore Club observation lounge is situated on Deck 10 with huge wall-to-ceiling windows. Next door is the small Churchill’s Cigar Lounge for smoke and drink with friends. The Hemispheres night club on Deck 10 is best for those who want to go on the ballroom dancing when finished in Queens Room. Passengers may attend Cunard Book Club literary discussions which are led by the librarian. On selected voyages on board come members of Royal Astronomical Society to teach about space and lead star-gazing nights. QV offers computer learning programs in the Apple Learning Centre. Courses in Apple iStudy on iMac computers teach basic computer skills, movie making, photo editing, new technology as Facebook and iPads.

Live jazz is played in some of the lounges and bars. There are also bands and solo entertainers onboard. In the Queens Room, Big Band nights are held. A glass-roof Winter Garden lounge and two-story library with spiral staircase add to ship's beauty. The Library is two-deck-high with 6,000-book facility and two librarians. You could also buy maritime-related books from a separate bookshop, as well as maps and stationery. The Pavilion Pool is a high-volume disco and nightclub.

The Royal Spa and Fitness Centre of Cunard offers stunning ocean views, relaxation places, wonderfully appointed healing rooms and relaxing therapies, as well as a scenic glass-encased Fitness Centre. The Royal Health Club and Spa includes a beauty salon, a gymnasium with ocean view and aerobics area, Thermal Area- steam rooms and sauna, body treatment rooms, relaxation area, rasul chamber for Hammam-style steam and mud bathing.

Queen Victoria is not a ship that specially caters to families with children. But if you decide to take your children, they must be at least two years old for the itineraries of 2012, to be able to participate in nursery programs without your supervision. On Deck 10 you can find children’s playroom with lots of toys, and The Zone, which is specially designed for teenagers with computer games. Both rooms feature enough outdoor deck space.

Cunard cruise ship weddings, ceremonies, and onboard parties could be held in some of the QV's lounges. There is no onboard chapel on the QV ship.

Follows the complete list of Queen Victoria lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Royal Court Theatre (830-seat, 3-deck, with a giant movie screen; hosts high-tech visual programs, grand musical productions, and shows, as well as theatrical spectacles, performances by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art)
• iStudy (Cunard ConneXions; separate meeting rooms featuring Internet computers); Internet Centre
• Grand Lobby Atrium (with a grand piano, grand sweeping staircase, interior glass-wall lifts)
• Golden Lion Pub (116-seat traditional British pub bar; features a large selection of the UK and international beers, large-size TVs, live entertainment, small dance floor)
• Casino (222-seat, 6000 ft2 / 610 m2; with 115 slots and 11 gambling tables, served by Casino Bar)
• Queens Arcade (quiet area for relaxation with panoramic views)
• Cunardia (nautically themed museum); Cunardia gallery; Clarendon Fine Art gallery; Images Gallery (photo gallery)
• Cunard ConneXions (a complex of 3 rooms which host onboard events)
• Chart Room (cocktail bar with live jazz)
• Queens Room (2-level formal dancing ballroom; hosts evening dancing parties and daily dance lessons)
• Veuve Cliquot (Champagne Bar); Cafe Carinthia (patisserie, specialty teas and coffees bar); Midships Bar & Lounge
• Royal Arcade (boutique shops, top name brands)
• The Alcove (a quiet room with a big jigsaw puzzle); Card Room
• Royal Spa & Fitness Centre (size 20000 ft2 / 1860 m2, 2-level; with a Spa, Thalassotherapy Pool, Thermal Suite, Finnish and Herbal Saunas, Treatment Rooms, Relaxation Lounge, Aromatic Steam Room, Beauty Salon)
• Fitness Centre (Gym Room and Weights area; with exercise bikes, Elliptical machines, treadmills, steppers, rowing machines, yoga mats; has Aerobics Room for classes)
• The Library (with a large book selection - over 6000 volumes); The Book Shop
• Pavilion Pool (with 2 Whirlpools and poolside Bar); Lido Pool (with 2 Whirlpools, Bar and Grill)
• Commodore Club (indoor observation lounge with panoramic windows and live piano music)
• Admiral’s Lounge (premium liquors)
• Churchill’s Cigar Lounge (smokers room with a selection of fine liquors and cigars)
• Hemispheres (glass-domed observation lounge, doubles as disco nightclub)
• The PlayZone (indoor/outdoor kids area for children 7+ yo); The Zone (for children 8 to 12 yo); Teen Zone (teenagers club area)
• Games Deck (glass-domed; with tennis court, shuffleboard, croquet, quoits, giant chess, golf simulators, first time at sea complimentary fencing lessons)
• The Terrace (private outdoor area, Grill passengers only); The Grills Lounge (Grill Suites guests only).

Itineraries

Queen Victoria itinerary program is based on a “World Cruise”, roundtrip from Southampton UK , plus one-way itinerary segments, offered by Cunard each year. QV also sails in Europe (Canaries, Mediterranean and UK mini cruises), leaving from Southampton.

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, Cunard paused MS Queen Victoria for 2+ years (March 2020 through June 2022), and scheduled the ship's restart for June 5th.

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Queen Victoria is Cunard Line's 2nd new liner by year built, with its "Cunard Queens" sisterships Queen Elizabeth and RMS Queen Mary 2 . By the Spirit-Class design, the Cunard Victoria ship is similar to the liners Arcadia (P&O UK), Princess' Coral and Island , and Costa's Luminosa and Deliziosa . Carnival Corporation ordered this vessel for Holland America Line , but before the construction was completed it was re-assigned to Cunard Line.

This Cunard liner was named after Queen Victoria (1819-1901, the Empress of India). The ship's godmother is Camilla Parker (Duchess of Cornwall). Fun fact about the naming ceremony is that the champagne bottle thrown at the hull didn't break, which is generally considered a very bad omen. However, another bottle was thrown just seconds later and the second time everything was successful. Fortunately, no serious accidents have been reported on the cruise ship, so far. The maiden voyage was along Northern Europe (10-day itinerary December 11-21).

Unlike traditional Cunard liners, Queen Victoria is not an ocean liner (based on propulsion system and hull design). The vessel has a reinforced bow and higher freeboard to handle North Atlantic Ocean's weather extremes. The ship has the very first true theatre at sea (with private boxes) and the largest ballroom (Queen Victoria At Sea).

On December 15, 2010, Cunard's first female captain - Inger Olsen (born on Faroe islands) - took command of the cruise ship. In October 2011, the vessel changed its registry/flagstate  from the UK to Bermuda, which allows cruise wedding ceremonies to be held on the ship. The word "Southampton" on the stern was replaced with "Hamilton".

Operated each year and starting in January, Queen Victoria World Cruise deals are among the industry's most anticipated. Compared to other companies, Cunard's world voyages offer affordable prices and visit popular destinations and big seaport cities around the world.

Prices started from GBP 14000 / ~USD 18200 / ~EUR 15400 per person (Britannia Inside stateroom at double occupancy).

MS Queen Victoria refurbishments review

Queen Victoria's drydocking in 2022 (May 2-19) was at Harland & Wolff shipyard (in Belfast, Northern Ireland ). In 2023, the vessel was drydocked (at Navantia Cadiz) for general maintenance.

During drydock refurbishment 2017 (May 5 through June 4, done by Fincantieri in Palermo Sicily Italy ) were installed additional 43x Britannia Club staterooms, as well as single-occupancy cabins. According to Cunard Line, the decision was based on passenger demand.

• A total of 18 balcony cabins plus 15 inside cabins were added on decks 6, 7, 8, 9. The new interior staterooms were added in the aft deck sections of decks 5, 6, 7, 8.
• 5 new Penthouse Suites were also added.
• The total number of staterooms was increased from 1004 to 1037,
• These deck plan changes also reflected on the ship's max passenger capacity, which was increased from 2410 to 2489.
• Refits and enhancements were also done to several of the ship's most popular public spaces (including Lido Sun Deck, Winter Garden, Britannia Club Restaurant). All staterooms were upgraded with large flat TVs plus tea-coffee making facilities.

The 2017 refurbishment cost Cunard ~GBP 30 million (USD 40M). The increased passenger capacity was accomplished by adding to the ship a whole new aft deck section.

The boat's drydock in 2015 (December 2014 - January 2015) resulted in no major deckplan changes, excepting the new single cabins added on deck 2. The drydocking was at Bohm+Voss Shipyard ( Hamburg Germany ) and included mainly maintenance works on the hull and propulsion (Azipods bearings changing). Drydock works were done by almost 2000 people working on the ship (~600,000 man-hours). The refit (as upgrades and renovations) featured:

• a total of 9 single cabins (8 Oceanview, 1 Interior) were added on deck 2 (portside) taking some space from the casino.
• over 20,000 m2 of new carpeting (in all public spaces) along with updating the wall paneling
• 3100 new mattresses (in all cruise cabins and suites) along with new sheets and towels
• tea/coffee pantries were installed at the Britannia dining room
• floor renovation in the ballroom Queen's Room
• More awnings were added on Lido Deck 9 (around the pools), increasing the shaded seating/relaxation areas.

Cunard World Cruise 2022 (Queen Victoria)

Cunard's World Voyage 2022 on Queen Victoria was a 108-day roundtrip from UK (Southampton) also bookable as a 97-day itinerary (Fort Lauderdale to Southampton) and features a Panama Canal transition . The world cruise 2022 (January 10 through April 29) visits 30 ports, 19 UNESCO Sites and offers overnights in the port cities Sydney NSW, San Francisco, Cape Town South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong. Visited destinations include Bermuda, USA (Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco, Honolulu), Caribbean (Aruba, Panama), Costa Rica, Mexico, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns), Papua New Guinea, Philippines, China (Hong Kong), Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, South Africa, Namibia, Spain-Canaries (Tenerife).

Queen Victoria World Cruise 2022 is bookable either as a full voyage (108-night) or in 6 shorter segments (Fort Lauderdale-Southampton, Singapore-Southampton, Cape Town-Southampton, Southampton-San Francisco, Southampton-Sydney Australia, Sydney-Hong Kong).

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