Bc ferries two new hybridelectric island class ships arrive in bc. Note to foot passengers bc ferries british columbia ferry. To make a reservation, please call customer care at 1888bcferry 2233779. Langdalevancouver and powell riversechelt peninsula services are not guaranteed to connect. Heres when to shell out money for bc ferries reservations. Bookings for ferry travel form a transport contract between yourself and bai sa, through the agency of its uk subsidiary, bai uk limited brittany ferries, at the time we. The ferry crossings between vancouver tsawwassen and horseshoe bay and vancouver island victoria and nanaimo take 90 minutes to two hours, depending on which route you take.
Travel advisory bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. Bc ferries vacations also offers over 100 travel packages, including return ferry and accommodation. I went to the island a couple of weeks ago and tried to reserve the day before and couldnt book the ferry i wanted noon. Bcferries online reservations british columbia ferry. For complete and current information, view the official bc ferries schedule. About reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. On the ferries website, you can follow terminal capacity in their current conditions terminals at a glance page. Bc ferries in relation to any travel, tour, transportation, accommodation or other product or service which you purchase through bc ferries vacations a division of bc ferries, whether by telephone, internet, in person at a bc ferries vacations travel centre, or.
Mainland vancouver island and sunshine coast notice of construction work horseshoe bay terminal may 11 june 5, 2020 service level adjustment vancouver tsawwassen victoria swartz bay midmay service level update vancouver tsawwassen nanaimo duke point effective may 7 temporary service suspension brentwood. Click the current conditions tab in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Bc ferries online reservation system puts customers first. Please ride our ferries if only absolutely necessary and in a vehicle if possible so we can keep our vessels more open for essential travelers. General ferry booking terms and conditions brittany ferries. Bc ferries also banned all nonessential travel over the past few weeks since the easter weekend.
May 24, 2018 and returning on or after that date, in the same transaction. The bc ferries vancouver island ferries schedule from tsawwassen terminal generally begins at 5. Reservations are currently available for winter and spring 2020 sailing schedule. I have a question regarding reservations on bc ferries. Vessels not appearing on this map are either not yet in operation or are temporarily off line. Round trip on bc ferries from metro vancouver to nanaimo, and from port hardy to prince rupert sailing reservations included on inside passage route for two adults and one car grizzly bear tour midmay to late july in prince rupert.
Current conditions at our major terminals bc ferries. Make a reservation online as an account holder or a guest. Currently it seems june 1st will be the reopening date and our booking system is current active from june 1st onward. Make vehicle reservations and check current ferry schedules, ferry fares, capacity conditions at major ferry terminals, and the departure and arrival status of current sailings directly on the bc ferries website. The following are rates for the bus portion of your journey. While the information presented on our current conditions pages reflects. How much does it cost to make standard vehicle reservations on these routes. Cargo sailings the tsawwassenduke point route has sailings that are for commercial vehicles transporting goods, and essential workers on a first come, first served basis. Bc ferries schedule, nanaimo ferry terminal info, and more. Please allow me to clarify, bc ferries operates service under a contract with the province of british columbia and our fares and core service levels are overseen by the bc ferries commissioner, an independent regulator appointed by the province. To view vessel name, heading and speed, move your cursor over the arrow icon. We are unable to take reservations for interisland travel, or travel from lopez or shaw islands to anacortes.
Shorter hops include bc ferries service to the picturesque gulf islands sailing. When the bc cdc and bc ferries allow our guests to return, we will announce it. Your booking guarantees you a space on the confirmed sailing, however. Reservations are available for foot passenger customers travelling to and from tsawwassen and the southern gulf islands. To proceed, complete your outbound reservation including payment. While the information presented on our current conditions pages reflects vehicle traffic, it is also a good indicator of overall passenger loads. Customers without vehicles are encouraged to consider this information as they plan their travels with bc ferries. Service between vancouver horseshoe bay and nanaimo departure bay will return on june 3 with four roundtrips per day. Bc ferries reservations victoria forum tripadvisor. We will be traveling from duke point to tsawwassen on friday morning, may 11. Right now for example the ferry that departs departure bay in 15 min has a 1 sailing wait and a 1 sailing wait for oversize rvs.
All journeys to and from victoria bc will have the current bc ferries fare added to the ticket at. With reserved boarding you can take charge of your travels between vancouver and vancouver island by booking space for your private vehicle. Reservations black ball ferry line daily departures to. Bc ferries connect numerous ports and islands throughout coastal british columbia in canada with many routes on offer and frequent sailings every day, all year round. Bc ferries provides passenger and vehicle ferry services to 45 ports of call across coastal bc, with sailings to and from metro vancouver, vancouver island, the sunshine coast, the gulf islands, and northern bc. Save time and money by booking a hotel and ferry package with bc ferries vacations, perfect for business or leisure.
Can i make a foot passenger reservation for travel between tsawwassen and the. Online reservations bc ferries vancouver island forum. These conditions apply to all ferry bookings with brittany ferries. Customers can purchase bc ferries items and save a lot.
Apr 19, 2019 bc ferries scheduled 89 extra sailings for the long weekend, including 70 on the swartz baytsawwassen run and 11 on the vancouvernanaimo route to deal with the expected easter travel rush. I have searched bc ferries website but have been unable to find out how far ahead i can book ferries. The schedules for the three routes operating between metro vancouver and. Bc ferries fuel surcharges or fuel rebates if in effect will be processed at the time of payment. The ferry terms and conditions applicable to your booking are based on your outbound travel date. Bc ferries not as full as reported due to ability to book.
Bc ferries provides all major passenger and vehicle ferry services for coastal and island communities in the canadian province of british columbia. Home bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. Shop at xx sale seasonwith bc ferries coupon codes for a 45% off disocunt is brought to all customers on all orders. Reservations are strongly recommended due to limited capacity on the route. Bc ferriesa company operating one of the largest, most sophisticated ferry systems in the worldset out to design an online reservation system to make booking travel simple and delightful for their customers. The following terms and conditions the terms form an agreement between you and british columbia ferry services inc. Bc ferries serves up to 47 ports of call on 25 routes throughout coastal british columbia. While the issue of multiple bookings doesnt affect the number of vehicles that get on the ferry, as reservations that are unclaimed 30 minutes prior to departure are released, allowing other vehicles to board, the issue could frustrate customers planning their travels by monitoring the current conditions tab on the bc ferries website. Reservations for vancouver gulf islands routes bc ferries. Sep 29, 20 deborah marshall of bc ferries said the company aims to give customers as much advance notice as possible, and people with reservations can re book or refund their trip. Those who wish to book on a new sailing may contact bc ferries directly to do so. Foot passenger reservations between tsawwassen and the southern gulf islands. Bc ferries reserved boarding service lets you plan your next trip with confidence.
With bc ferries you can sail across the strait of georgia between the mainland and the northern and southern gulf islands as well as to vancouver island. About reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry. This is the friday prior to mothers day so there may be more traffic than usual. We have waited for ferries due to unforeseen traffic conditions every month of the year and on days one would never figure traffic would be busy. Select a departure terminal prior to selecting your arrival terminal. Ferry terminals and ferry routes in british columbia. On routes that are not mentioned below, travel is first come, first served only. Bc ferries general discussion, photos and current fleet discussion. In a statement, the province said the it aims to evaluate its performance in meeting the needs of. Select round trip or one way, enter travel dates, then select departure and arrival terminals. Bon voyage 2019 this morning, we met an inspiring young man, josh yeung at whytecliff agile learning centre in langley. When on board bc ferries, there are plenty of options for food and shopping, along with great wildlife and sightseeing opportunities. Note to foot passengers bc ferries british columbia. Current bc ferry fares will be added at the time of ticket purchase and is a nontaxable item.