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Built in 1922, Virginia V is one of the last operating steamships in America. She still operates as a passenger vessel! Virginia V.
Visit our website for our history, events and to get involved: www.virginiav.org. Mailing address: PO Box 9566, Seattle, WA 98109 The Virginia V is a 125-foot National Historical Landmark Steamship built in 1922 to carry passengers and freight between Vashon Island, Seattle and Tacoma in Washington state. She is the last operational wooden hull, steam-powered vessel of Puget Sound’s famed ‘Mosquito Fleet’, a predecessor to the Washington State Ferries system. The Virginia V is available for public charter and education and is operated by The Steamer Virginia V Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote Puget Sound maritime history through the restoration, preservation, operation and interpretation of the S.S. For more information visit www.VirginiaV.org.
09/24/2026
🚢 BELLINGHAM — THE VIRGINIA V IS COMING TO YOU!⚓️
This weekend, come aboard the 104-year-old Virginia V for a full weekend of maritime history, stories, and time on the water! 🌊
🍻 HAPPY HOUR CRUISE
Saturday, September 26
5–7 PM
Grab your friends and join us on the water for an evening aboard the Virginia V!
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY CRUISE
Sunday, September 27
1–2 PM
Bring the family for an afternoon adventure on the Salish Sea!
Whether you’re a history nerd, a boat person, looking for a fun weekend activity, or just want to experience something a little different, come see us in Bellingham!
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09/23/2026
🚢 COME ABOARD THE VIRGINIA V! ⚓️
We’re at the **Port of Everett** today and tomorrow for special **open ship tours from 2–7 PM**, led by our very own ship historian, Ed Brown!📚🚢
Come explore this 104-year-old piece of maritime history and hear the stories, secrets, and history that make Virginia V so special.
📍 Port of Everett
⏰ 2–7 PM
🎟️ Ship tours led by Ed Brown
Bring your curiosity, your friends, and your love of Seattle maritime history. We’ll see you aboard! ⚓️💙
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09/23/2026
09/19/2026
⚓️ **COUPEVILLE, WE’RE HERE!** 🚢
VIRGINIA V is in Coupeville this weekend, and cruises start TOMORROW!
📖 **Saturday at 11 AM** — Cruise with our historian Ed Brown as he shares stories and history from Puget Sound’s maritime past.
🍻 **Saturday 5PM ** — Looking for more of a party vibe? Join us for our Happy Hour Cruise! Drinks, views, and a pretty great way to spend an evening on the water.
☀️ **Sunday 11AM and 3 PM** — Bring the whole crew aboard for our fun, family-friendly cruises before we steam off to our next port!
Come see VIRGINIA V while we’re in town and be part of our America 250 journey. 🇺🇸⚓️
🎟️ Tickets are available now on our website — grab yours and meet us in Coupeville!
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09/13/2026
🚢 And just like that… we’re heading NORTH!
VIRGINIA V made her way through the Ballard Locks, which means the next chapter of our America 250 Tour is officially underway! 🇺🇸⚓️
Next stops: **Coupeville, Bellingham & Everett!** We can’t wait to bring a little steamship history to communities around Puget Sound.
🎟️ Get your tickets now and come aboard for this special journey north!
https://virginiav.org/calendar/
09/11/2026
🚢 VIRGINIA V IS HEADING NORTH! 🇺🇸
The America 250 Tour continuesas VIRGINIA V begins the North Passage of our journey through Puget Sound!
This September and October, we’re bringing our 104 year-old steamship to communities throughout the northern Sound, with stops in:
⚓ Coupeville
⚓ Bellingham
⚓ Everett
⚓ Kingston
Each stop will be a little different, with opportunities for public cruises, open ship hours, historic talks, live music, dockside tours, and more along the way.
We can’t wait to welcome new communities aboard, share the history of VIRGINIA V, and celebrate America 250 from the water.
📍 Coupeville → Bellingham → Everett → Kingston
Tickets are live now!!
08/30/2026
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Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park
Seattle, WA
98109