Most tourists who plan a trip to the city of Seattle often consider a visit to Victoria, in British Columbia, another beautiful neighborhood destination.

The shortest distance between the two cities is 86 miles and it takes nearly half an hour to reach Victoria from Seattle by air. However, you can also take the ferry route which is extremely enjoyable.

The fastest ferry service from Seattle is through Victoria Clipper that goes to Victoria downtown and San Juan Islands. From there, you go for a city tour by Double Decker bus.

You can book a ticket to Victoria clipper through the internet. It is a smart idea to purchase a package in advance, which includes a ride to Victoria and San Juan Island, complimentary breakfast and free ride for children below the age of 12 years. However, these packages are non-refundable.

The other option is buying the ticket on the premises, which can be done during off-tourist season, as you can avoid the crowd, although you are not guaranteed the best seats. It takes around three hours to reach the San Juan Island and then Victoria. Till that time, you can just sit back, relax and enjoy the water ride and have fun with your family and friends.

You will also get ferries from the Bellingham district in the northern part of Seattle. You will reach the Victoria Inner Harbor that is located in downtown Seattle. You can then take a trip to the city by car rental or bus. You should make all your bookings in advance, confirm the seating arrangement and also the departure timing and plan your trip accordingly.

There are many islands surrounding Seattle, Washington. These islands bring in and transport passengers to and from these islands. Although Seattle has several ports that can take you to any specified island, their schedules differ from each other.

- Where do these ferries go?

Each port welcomes hundreds of passengers and they head off to nearby islands. Auto and passenger ferries usually head off from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Victoria, Port Townsend, Vashon and many other interconnecting islands.

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/info_desk/route-maps/

- What are the most popular Seattle ferries?

There are quite a number of ferries in Seattle and some of them have been well-known to both tourists and locals alike. Some of the most popular ferry or ferry companies are the Victoria Clipper, Washington State Ferries, and Black Ball Transport Incorporated.

- What are the usual schedules of Seattle ferries?

Seattle ferry schedule depends on the company and the routes. For Seattle to Victoria schedule, the usual departure time in the morning is 7:30 or 8:00 am and 11:30am.There are also departure times at 3:15 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Each trip usually lasts depending on the target location. Schedules are always subject for change depending on the weather or the situation.

http://www.clippervacations.com/ferry/ferryschedule

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedule/

If you want to know more details about other ferry schedules you can also look at your Seattle travel guide. You can also go online and learn more about Seattle ferries.

As you look into a Seattle travel map you will realize that you are looking at a very large city that has places to visit all over. The sheer number of places to visit and things to do in Seattle can be mindboggling if you think about it. No matter what you have a passion for; you can find something fun to do within the city. Be it music, movies, theatre, sports or simply tourism - you will have a great time in Seattle for sure.

One of the main attractions of Seattle is the bevy of water that surrounds the city. With the great lakes and a direct route to the ocean, the city is a great place for water tourism. Which is why the ferries at the city are a popular destination for many travelers. Most people fall in love with the grand sights and sounds of the water bodies around Seattle. This is especially true for those who take a cruise tour of Seattle.

http://access.wa.gov/

Seattle being such a grand place with so much to see, visitors often rent cars to travel around the city on their own terms. However, this means you need to find parking at all the places you go. Thankfully this is available at most places, including the ferries:

- You can use the official websites of the respective area authorities to find out more information about the parking available in the area.

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/info_desk/terminals/index.cfm?terminal_id=6

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/info_desk/terminals/index.cfm?terminal_id=7

- There are several third party websites where you can search for parking locations, fees, etc. These websites are usually equipped with maps and rate charts to help you on your search.

http://wikimapia.org/6683/Seattle-Washington-State-Ferry-parking-for-Bremerton

- There are many social forums and websites where you can find out the facts from locals of the city and travelers like you.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/seattle-area/301672-commuter-ferry-parking-southworth.html

http://www.city-data.com/forum/washington/174329-bainbridge-ferry-parking.html