Since they put their first vacation package deals together in 1987, the Seattle-based Clipper Vacations company has driven the market for package deals between Washington State and Victoria.
The majority of visitors from our southern neighbour come to Victoria by boat. Clipper Vacations, Black Ball Ferry Line and B.C. Ferries have all moved to entice those visitors with package deals.
The Victoria Clipper, a foot passenger ferry, leads the charge with 51 per cent of their revenue coming “off-boat.”