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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.
10/01/2026
VIRGINIA V has pulled into Everett for one BIG weekend of the America 250 Tour — and we’ve packed the schedule with boats, music, history, and plenty of reasons to come aboard! 🇺🇸⚓️
Here’s what’s happening:
📅 **THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1**
👀 **2–7 PM — OPEN SHIP**
Come explore the Virginia V, wander the decks, check out the wheelhouse, and soak up some maritime history!
📅 **FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2**
⚓️ **2–6 PM — OPEN SHIP**
📅 **SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3**
🌊 **12 PM — PUBLIC RIDE**
🍻🌅 **5 PM — HAPPY HOUR RIDE**
Nothing says Saturday like cruising Puget Sound with a drink in hand and the Virginia V beneath your feet!
📅 **SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4**
🌊 **11 AM — PUBLIC RIDE**
🎤 **12:45–1 PM — PORT OF EVERETT COMMISSIONER SPEECH**
📚 **1–2 PM — HISTORIC VIRGINIA V TALK WITH ED BROWN**
So if you’ve been saying *“I really need to get aboard the Virginia V…”* — **THIS IS YOUR MOMENT.** 👀🚢
Bring your friends. Bring the family. Bring your camera. And come make one more memory with us in Everett!
🎟️ **Tickets are going fast — grab yours and COME ABOARD!**
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09/30/2026
🚢 **WE MADE IT TO EVERETT!** ⚓️🇺🇸
The VIRGINIA V has officially arrived in Everett, and we’re ready for an incredible weekend on the water!
Come aboard for one of our FINAL boat rides of the America 250 Tour — and don’t wait to grab your tickets!
📅 **THIS WEEKEND IN EVERETT:**
🚢 **Thursday, October 1**
2:00-7:00- Open Ship
🚢 **Friday, October 2**
2:00-6:00- Open Ship
🚢 **Saturday, October 3**
12:00 PM — **Public Ride**
5:00 PM — **Happy Hour Ride** 🍻🌅
🚢 **Sunday, October 4**
11:00 AM — **Public Ride**
12:45-1pm- Port of Everett commissioner speech
1:00-2:00PM - Historic Virginia V talk with Ed Brown
🇺🇸 **This is our LAST public cruise of the America 250 Tour!** 🇺🇸
Come celebrate history, enjoy Puget Sound, and experience the VIRGINIA V while you can. **Tickets are limited, so grab yours ASAP!**
🎟️ Tickets & details: virginiav.org/calendar/
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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