Seattle to Little Norway
Your ticket to
Christmas in Little Norway.
Depart from downtown Seattle to Poulsbo aboard the Emerald Clipper for a day of festive shops, cozy cafés and waterfront Christmas traditions. Enjoy the scenic crossing, explore at your own pace and return to Seattle that same evening.
Velkommen to Little Norway
Bring your favorite people and leave the travel to us. With a direct round-trip ferry ride, complimentary Seattle parking and a downtown you can explore on foot, there’s more room in the day for shopping, delicious treats and time together.
Getting there is part of the magic
Settle in aboard The Emerald Clipper, FRS's new Seattle whale watching vessel dressed up for the season. Enjoy views of Bainbridge Island, Agate Pass and Liberty Bay as your holiday outing gets underway.
A heated cabin, indoor seating for everyone, floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor viewing areas.
Holiday lights, decorations and music set the mood. Kids can enjoy drawing and festive activities, with special Clippy photo appearances on select sailings.
Make the crossing cozier with coffee, hot chocolate or a holiday drink. Breakfast is available to purchase on the way up, with dinner and snacks on the return.
Explore at your own pace
Find something special
Find Scandinavian gifts at Nordiska, festive home décor at Red Plantation and Details Home and Garden, and vintage treasures at Rust & Relic. Take your time—this is holiday shopping with a little Front Street charm.
Bring home something special.
Follow your appetite
Start with a pastry from Sluys Poulsbo Bakery, stop for coffee or settle in for lunch overlooking Liberty Bay. Visit The Sip, State 42 Wines and Details Wine Bar for seasonal pours and mulled wine.
Explore local restaurants, cafés and tasting rooms.
Take the scenic way
Follow Liberty Bay’s waterfront, peek into galleries and pause for a holiday photo. Look for the Haven Vei breezeway, the Norwegian Stairs beside Indigo Plum, and scenic stops at Send Nodes and Poulsbo Coffee Co.
Downtown is within walking distance of the dock.
The town brings the twinkle
Local characters. Festive stops. Plenty of Christmas cheer.
A little Christmas wonder
Visit Santa’s house in front of Marina Market for a festive photo, and look for the North Pole mailbox nearby. Seasonal Santa visits are planned during holiday weekends.
Keep an eye out
Look for Olaf and the Vikings around downtown on select weekends. Holiday carolers and planned NK High School Choir performances bring even more cheer to Front Street.
Local traditions
Discover decorated shops, the holiday photo car at better-2-gether, waterfront lights and the community tree lighting. Downtown’s seasonal calendar has more ways to celebrate.
Shop local on Small Business Saturday
Look for the planned rubber duck hunt at Away With Words and seasonal events at Blue Heron Jewelers. Explore festive displays at Poulsbo Candy Shoppe and shops all along Front Street.
Local events run on their own schedules and may vary by date. Check event times when planning your visit.
$119 per person, round-trip from Seattle.
An easy escape from Seattle
A full day out. Home the same evening.
10:00 AM
Depart from FRS Clipper’s Pier 69 terminal. Settle in for a scenic 90-minute cruise through Agate Pass to Liberty Bay.
11:30 AM
Step ashore for about 4½ hours of shopping, lunch and exploring at your own pace before return boarding.
4:00 PM
Return to the Poulsbo dock for check-in and boarding. The Emerald Clipper departs at 4:30 PM.
6:00 PM
Enjoy the evening crossing and the Seattle skyline on your return. Arrive back at Pier 69 at approximately 6:00 PM.
Seattle departure: Pier 69
FRS Clipper terminal · 2701 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA.
Free parking validation at Bell Street Pier Garage, 9 Wall Street. Follow the check-in instructions in your booking confirmation.
Explore downtown Poulsbo
Plan your Front Street stops, find a lunch spot and trace the journey from Seattle. Explore the route and downtown places on the interactive map.
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A few things to know
Here are the essentials for your day on the water and in town.
The fare includes round-trip travel between Seattle and Poulsbo aboard the Emerald Clipper. Free parking validation is available at Seattle’s Bell Street Pier Garage. Meals, drinks, shopping and activities in Poulsbo are purchased separately.
You’ll arrive at approximately 11:30 AM and depart at 4:30 PM, with about five hours to spend in Poulsbo. Please return to the dock by 4:00 PM for boarding, giving you about 4 and a half hours to explore at your own pace.
Yes. Breakfast items and hot and cold drinks are available for purchase on the outbound sailing, with meal items, snacks and beverages on the return.
Yes. This excursion is suitable for families and people of all ages. Seating is first-come, first-served on both sailings, and children must remain supervised.
Make a little room for wonder
Bring your family, plan a day with friends or make it a date. Choose a weekend for a festive ferry ride, an afternoon in Little Norway and a scenic ride home.
Friday–Sunday departures · November 27–December 20, 2026
Poulsbo Express
Per person
Meals, drinks and town activities purchased separately.
A holiday escape with FRS Clipper
Online booking is coming soon. Plan a festive day in Little Norway for $119 per person, round-trip from Seattle.
Have a question about the trip? Our team can help.
Call 800-888-2535