We recommend arriving at least one hour before your ferry’s departure. Health, Security and Passport checks are done at the ticket counter for all Seattle – Victoria passengers.
Pre-boarding is available on most departures if you need a little more time to settle in, such as families traveling with children ages 5 and under and those with difficulty walking.
Departing Seattle
Boarding starts 1 hour before your boat is scheduled to leave. If you are not on the boat 15 minutes before the boat is scheduled to leave, you forfeit your seat and your fare.
Departing Victoria
You are required to process through U.S. Customs & Border Protection Immigration processing before boarding any departure from Victoria. U.S. Customs & Border Protection will start processing passengers at least one hour before departure. Passengers will board the vessel after clearing through U.S. Customs and Border Protection Immigration processing. Please note that all passengers arriving in Seattle from Victoria will then go through a final clearance by U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection at the Seattle terminal.
