Cruises from Seattle to Vancouver depart in one-night and four- and seven-day cruises
Located on the western coasts of the United States and Canada's province of British Columbia, Seattle and Vancouver are sister cities in regards to culture, technology and tourism. Cruise trips, which are an easy, affordable way to travel the approximate 140 mile journey between the two cities, provide a welcome change of scenery as passengers sail through Puget Sound and northward. Whether traveling to Vancouver from Seattle for the relaxing landscape, onboard recreation or just to get away for the weekend, cruises offer plenty to do both in port and at sea.
Holland America Cruise Lines
Holland America Cruise Lines' Oosterdam, Rotterdam and Zaandam, which depart on one-way, one-night cruises from Seattle to Vancouver, sail in September and October. Cruises leave Seattle at 5 p.m. and arrive the following morning at 7 a.m. at Vancouver.
Launched respectively in 1997, 2000 and 2002, the Rotterdam, Zaandam and Oosterdam are medium- to large-sized, 10- and 11-deck ships with passenger capacities that range from 1,316 to 1,848. Awarded three and four out of five stars in overall consumer satisfaction on the website Cruise Reviews Online, all three ships include expansive pools, child and teen centers, multi-deck theater complexes and world-class cuisine.
Holland America Cruise Lines
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119
877-932-4259
hollandamerica.com
Princess Cruise Lines
Departing on one-way, one-night cruises and four-day, round-trip cruises from Seattle to Vancouver, the Sapphire Princess, Golden Princess and Royal Princess sail in May and September. One-way, one-night cruises depart Seattle at 4 p.m. and arrive in Vancouver at 7:30 a.m. the following morning. Cruises departing on the round-trip, four-day option arrive at Vancouver on day two with an additional port stop at Victoria on day three.
The Sapphire Princess, Golden Princess and Royal Princess are part of Princess Cruise Lines' 18-ship fleet, which earned three out of five stars in overall consumer quality by the website Cruise Reviews Online. Sapphire, Golden and Royal are small to extra large-sized, 11-, 12- and 13-deck ships with passenger capacities of from 710 to 2,670 guests. The Royal, Golden and Sapphire Princess were launched respectively in 2001, 2003 and 2004 and feature mini-golf courses, lap pools, conservatories and the Neptune and Calypso pools.
Princess Cruise Lines
24844 Avenue Rockefeller
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
800-774-6237
princess.com
Cruise West Cruise Lines
Sailing in April, May and September, the Spirit of Endeavor departs from Seattle to Vancouver on seven-day, round-trip cruises. The ships stop at Vancouver on day two of the itinerary, which includes stops at Nanaimo and Victoria in British Columbia, as well as the San Juan Islands and Port Townsend in Washington.
Launched in 1983, the Spirit of Endeavor is a four-deck ship with a passenger capacity of 102. Onboard features include spacious lounges and dining rooms, as well as staterooms that offer private baths, writing desks and refrigerators. The Spirit of Endeavor, which belongs to the Cruise West Cruise Lines' fleet of 11 ships, earned two and a half out of five stars on the website Cruise Reviews Online.
Cruise West Cruise Lines
2301 Fifth Ave. Ste. 401
Seattle, WA 98121
888-851-8133
cruisewest.com
