Group Trip Boarding & Disembarking
Group sailings will board and disembark at Swift Street Landing (click for full map) at 400 Swift Street.
Arrange to arrive at 10:00am. The First Mate will address the group and boarding will begin at 10:30am.
Return time is 3:00pm to disembark by 3:30pm, or earlier to accommodate your group’s travel arrangements.
Bus drop-off & pick-up locations (speak with your driver to determine the best option for your group):
Option 1: Bottom of Herald Street, utilizing the stairway to the David Foster Pathway. Buses are permitted to use Herald Street. There is a platform at the stairway entrance to gather. NOTE: Chintz & Co is closed on Mondays, so their parking lot could be used as a short-term drop of area.
Option 2: Corner of 1700 Store Street & Swift Street. Buses are not permitted on Swift Street. Please keep the sidewalk clear by immediately moving bags and people to the “muster station” just behind the brick planter on Swift Street.
If your group will have extra time prior to boarding or after disembarkation, please see our Pre and Post Sailing Activity Ideas to help with your planning.
Although SALTS does not provide or arrange travel before or after trips, we hope the information below will be useful as you make your group's travel plans.
Transportation
The Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Victoria. Allow extra time in case of traffic delays, particularly during rush hours. Take advantage ofgroup booking services offered by Air Canada, West Jet and other airlines (through travel agents for groups of 10 or more).
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BC Ferries operates multiple sailings per day between the Swartz Bay Terminal (about 30 km north of Victoria) and the Tsawwassen Terminal (on the Vancouver mainland). Inquire about student fares and group bookings.
BC Ferries Connector bus: Operated by Wilson’s Group; offers cross-water bus service from Vancouver with the ferry crossing included & drops off in downtown Victoria – the nearest drop-off is Douglas & Discovery, about 10 min walk from the dock.
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Bring your own bus: Bus parking options are:
City of Victoria Parkades & Surface Lots 900 Wharf Street (best price), 15 min walk from dock
Indigo Neo Parking, Lot 708 1112 Wharf Street ($22+/day), 10 min walk from dock
Robbins Parking - check directly with Robbins to confirm lots with multi-day rates
Always confirm parking arrangements directly with the company ahead of time; availability is subject to change. The provided map also contains some detailed parking information.
Charter a bus if you just need to travel between the airport or ferry terminal and the Swift Street Dock:
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There are many options for overnight stays in Victoria and the surrounding area. A good resource for accommodation options is Tourism Victoria - Hotels & Resorts. Hotels and motels may offer group booking discounts if you ask; feel free to mention that your group is taking a SALTS trip. These are some locations that have been used by our group clients in the past:
Best Western Carlton Plaza
1-800-663-7241
frontdesk@bestwesterncarlton.comThe Bedford Regency Hotel
1-800-665-6500
frontdesk@bedfordregency.comDays Inn on the Harbour
1-800-665-3024
info@daysinnvictoria.comRoyal Scot Hotel & Suites
1-800-663-7515
royalscot@royalscot.com
PLEASE NOTE: the information on this page is updated as available. While we strive to provide accurate information, we recommend that you check all information for accuracy and contact service providers directly.
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