This morning, BC Ferries announced that as of December 1st, 2021, the fuel rebate applied to passenger and vehicle fares is ending due to an increase in the cost of fuel for its ships. With the fuel rebate, walk-on passengers …
For those who regularly travel the waters between Vancouver Island and the mainland will no doubt be familiar with BC Ferries’ requirements to wear a face covering while onboard its vessels and in its facilities. With the COVID-19 pandemic dragging …
On Wednesday, Transport Canada has announced that as of September 30th, 2020, they are ending the temporary exception allowing passengers to remain in their vehicles on the enclosed lower decks vessels of BC Ferries vessels. The rule was relaxed back …
As of Monday, June 15th, 2020, BC Ferries will ask customers to bring a mask that covers their mouth and nose on routes that exceed 30 minutes in length as part of the ferry company’s COVID-19 protection measures. Terminal staff …
On Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, BC Ferries will begin sailing again between Horseshoe Bay (pictured above) in West Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo with only four trips per day. Service was suspended on April 3rd, 2020 citing decreased demand. …
In response to reduced demand due to the COVID-19 outbreak, BC Ferries has announced further reductions to sailings, including closure of some terminals. Sailings between Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo are cancelled until further notice, …
In response to the requirement for self-isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak, BC Ferries is allowing passengers to remain in their vehicles on the enclosed lower decks of their larger vessels on routes between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Transport Canada …
It’s been a long time coming: the ability to pay with debit for fares at BC Ferries terminals is almost here. Debit was finally introduced onboard BC Ferries vessels in October 2018, but still were not accepted when purchasing vehicle …
The south coast of British Columbia has seen some wild winter weather in the last few days, and it’s not over yet. Another storm is expected to hit the region overnight bringing high winds and more snow. Environment and Climate …
Starting Tuesday, December 17th, 2019, BC Ferries is removing the 1.5% fuel surcharge from its fares; amounting to a savings of 25 cents for walk-on passengers, and 85 cents for vehicles on major routes. The surcharge was added on June …
