Clipper Vacations Celebrates First Responders

Clipper Vacations is offering special rates to active and retired U.S. or Canadian Police, Fire Fighters, Ambulance and Paramedics and their families. From now through June 30, 2010, round trip fare between Seattle and Victoria, B.C. on the Victoria Clipper is only $50 per person for military personnel and one adult guest or immediate family. Overnight packages with accommodations and round trip on Clipper start at only $103 pp/double occupancy. One child under 12 travels and stays free per paying adult.

Victoria is ideal for a romantic getaway or a fun mini-vacation with the entire family. The Victoria Clipper departs several times daily from Pier 69 in Seattle. Passengers can enjoy breakfast, chat, play cards or just enjoy the scenery during the quick 2.5 hour cruise.

There are plenty of free activities for families. Enjoy Beacon Hill Park and the petting Zoo, fly a kite with all of the locals out on the water's edge along Dallas Road, have fish and chips at Red Fish, Blue Fish in the Inner Harbour, stroll through the oldest Chinatown in Canada and see the narrowest street in Canada - only 5 feet wide, Fan Tan Alley is full of colorful vendors. Kids also like the Victoria Bug Zoo (with a small admission).

Clipper also has daily departures to the San Juan Islands May 21 through September 6. The first responder special fare is only $56 including a 2.5 hour Whale and Sealife Excursion.

The offer is valid for Active and Retired US or Canadian Police, Fire Fighters, Ambulance and Paramedics and their immediate families. To take advantage, call 800-888-2535 or visit www.clippervacations.com.