Bc ferries two new hybridelectric island class ships arrive in bc. About reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. International service to and from sidney, british columbia,does not sail on any day of the week during winter schedule. Pick your dates, pick your place, and even the hotel where you would. On the anacortessan juan islands routes, reservation space is released according to the following schedule. How can i requestbook reserve to be on the upper vehicle deck. Bc ferries is your connection to spectacular scenery, destinations, and people. Bc ferries vacations also offers over 100 travel packages, including return ferry and accommodation. Booking in advance provides a guarantee that you will travel on the sailing that you have booked.
Used to be the queen of burnaby which had capacity issues if there were a lot of rvs as the folding top vehicle deck couldnt be used in such a case. Each route has a specific time that reservation holders should arrive at their departure terminal to ensure they are loaded on their reserved sailing. So ive heard rumblings that bc ferries reserve up to 100% now so if its sold out on reservations you wont be able to drive on. Faqs reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. Ferrysavers is the place to save money and book cheap ferries. I rather not pay for reservation but also dont wanna get there at 7am on sunday and be stuck there till noon. To make reservations on bc ferries other reservable routes such as the discovery coast connector, inside passage and haida gwaii, use our regular online reservation service. Set up in 1960 to provide a similar service to that.
Bc ferries plans to revamp reservation fares on three major. Sidney service will resume on sunday, march 29, 2020. So this question is for all the vancouver residents who board the ferry quite often im going up to sunshine coast with a group of 12 in total 3 cars on the 31st of this month. Reservations for vancouver gulf islands routes bc ferries. If your plans change, changing or cancelling your reservation is easy. Book a complete inside passage package with bc ferries vacations inside passage customer reservation request travel agents form. In a statement, the province said the it aims to evaluate its performance in meeting the needs of.
Last year, bc ferries carried its largest number of passengers since 2008, and more vehicles than any year since 2010. Depending on the crossing and the need, bc ferries has different types of ferries, from the 560 feet long spirit of british columbia and spirit of vancouver island that can accommodate up to 2,100 passengers and 470 vehicles, to the 111 feet long nimpkish, that can carry 3 people and 16 vehicles as maximum the bc ferries ships travelling to the vancouver islands, the. Two months before the start of the season, onethird of reservations for all sailings for the entire season are released. Thank you for your interest in the discover camping reservation service for bc parks. There was an advisory a few summers back when a large number of rvs were expected for a particular sailing. For inside passage travel between port hardy and prince rupert, and to bella coola, bella bella, shearwater, ocean falls, and klemtu during the fall, winter and spring months. Faqs reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry. Select a departure terminal prior to selecting your arrival terminal. Ferries to revamp reservation fares on major routes back to video we might offer variable pricing if you book a discounted fare at our offpeak time and fully prepaid for that, said b. Two weeks before the sailing date another onethird is released. Make a reservation online as an account holder or a guest. We recommend you make ferry reservations in advance otherwise, its first come, first served. Get email alerts regarding service updates, announcements and special.
About reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry. Drive up space is available on all bookable sailings with the exception of the tsawwassen southern gulf island. Thank you so much for explain about bc ferries and bc ferries connector, the other option to travel from victoria to vancouver by air. Bc ferries reserved boarding service lets you plan your next trip with confidence. While advance reservations are not required, they are strongly recommended.
We didnt book a reservation for the ferries, and when we checked online on, we saw that we arent able to book any until 430pm my group and i were hoping to leave vancouver horeshoebay roughly noon. Customers can also travel without booking in advance, but will travel on a firstcome, firstserved basis once at the terminal. For the health and safety of bc parks visitors, employees, park contractors, volunteers and partners, all services and facilities including camping in provincial parks are closed until at least may 31, 2020. Ferries to revamp reservation fares on major routes. If you prefer to book your reservation with one of our agents please call us at 1 888 788 8840. Follow us on instagram follow us on twitter follow us on facebook contact us faq. Bc ferries how far ahead can you make a reservation. Im going to be getting out by bc ferries history book in the next couple of weeks to work on that project, because i think its important to have this accurate information on wiki.
Nov 18, 2018 the farther you book in advance, the more opportunity there would be for the variable pricing, said marshall. Reservations will be unavailable until may 25, 2020 at 7. All active and future bookings are secure and will be transferred to the new system. No reservations are taken for walkon passengers on the major routes, i. I have searched bc ferries website but have been unable to find out how far ahead i can book ferries. We didnt book a reservation for the ferries, and when we checked online on, we saw that we arent able to book any until 430pm my group and i were hoping to leave vancouver. With reserved boarding you can take charge of your travels between vancouver and vancouver island by booking space for your private vehicle. For further assistance, phone our customer service centre 1888bc ferry1 8882233779. Tall reservation space for large, nonstandard vehicles is released all at once in the 1st tier. We are unable to take reservations for interisland travel, or travel from lopez or shaw islands to anacortes. Reservations are currently available for winter and spring 2020 sailing schedule. Ferry tickets book ferries to france, ireland, holland. You may arrive for an earlier or later sailing, but. More information to make a reservation, please call customer care at 1888 bc ferry 2233779.
Depending on the crossing and the need, bc ferries has different types of ferries, from the 560 feet long spirit of british columbia and spirit of vancouver island that can accommodate up to 2,100 passengers and 470 vehicles, to the 111 feet long nimpkish, that can carry 3 people and 16 vehicles as maximum. Mainland vancouver island and sunshine coast service level adjustment vancouver tsawwassen victoria swartz bay midmay service level update vancouver tsawwassen nanaimo duke point effective may 7 service level update vancouver tsawwassen victoria swartz bay may 48 notice of construction. We are currently migrating to a new and improved discover camping service. Ferry tickets book ferries to france, ireland, holland and. And a reservation guarantees youll get on the ferry at the reserved time. Tsawwassen vancouver to swartz bay victoria, horseshoe bay vancouver to nanaimo, but are taken for some. Book as soon as you confirm your vehicle rental especially if its an rv. Bc ferries offers the following reservation options.
To proceed, complete your outbound reservation including payment. For central coast travel between port hardy, bella coola, bella bella, shearwater, ocean falls and klemtu summer only book a complete central coast. See recommended arrival times for each route below. Then begin another reservation for your return trip. Your reservation will be cleared in seconds due to inactivity. Please enter some information about yourself and we will create a new mybcferries account for you. As one of the largest and most sophisticated ferry systems in the world, bc fer. Jul 22, 2010 so this question is for all the vancouver residents who board the ferry quite often im going up to sunshine coast with a group of 12 in total 3 cars on the 31st of this month. The farther you book in advance, the more opportunity there would be for the variable pricing, said marshall. Bc ferries online reservation system puts customers first. Heres when to shell out money for bc ferries reservations. Make your ferry reservations instantly through our online booking system for all ferry routes to all destinations in greece, the greek islands, italy, france, malta, sardinia, spain, morocco, tunisia, etc. While we upgrade our reservation system, you cannot book a return trip starting before. Call wsf customer service at 18888087977 or 2064646400.
This section should also include rescues made by bc ferries as the title includes the word involving bc ferries, not caused by bc ferries. This will ensure that you at least have a hardcopy document in the event the delivery of your confirmation email gets. I want the peace of mind of having reservations on the ferry. To request special seating for a medical condition or disability, please contact one of our customer experience agents at 18887888840. Mainland vancouver island and sunshine coast service level adjustment vancouver tsawwassen victoria swartz bay midmay service level update vancouver tsawwassen nanaimo duke point effective may 7 service level update vancouver tsawwassen victoria swartz bay may 48 notice of construction work may 4 to may 8. From linking people with family and friends, providing passage to b. Bc ferries plans to revamp reservation fares on three. Reservations black ball ferry line daily departures to. A cbc analysis of bc ferries reservation data showed the terminal wilson travelled through frequently nanaimos departure bay was the site of many of the longest waits in 2016. Canada bc ferries how far ahead can you make a reservation. If unable to find or book ferries online, help is always available at 18006860446. Reservations are available for foot passenger customers travelling to and from tsawwassen and the southern gulf islands. That ferry runs only 4 round trips a day iirc and isnt that busy. Ferry booking online for each reservable ferry route is safe, secure and easy.
Amounts due at time of travel, if any, can be paid in usd or the equivalent in cad with exchange applied. Bc ferries to offer fare discounts on major routes. If youre travelling with a commercial vehicle 5500 kggvw or are carrying livestock, click here for information on how to reserve. Foot passenger reservation check in is 30 minutes prior. Specializing in cheap hotels, discount hotels, hotel deals, luxury hotels, downtown hotels, resorts, motels, hotel. Online reservations, central and north coast routes bc ferries.
As you mention that april 19 will be good friday then will be more busy, i will booked our ticket by bc ferries. Save time and money by booking a hotel and ferry package with bc ferries vacations, perfect for business or leisure. 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. View great bear circle tour bella coola grizzly tours and adventure resort.
Aferry is the worlds largest online ferry ticket distribution network providing the ability to book more than 80 major european ferry operators, and over 1200 ferry routes throughout the uk, france, spain, ireland, holland, the mediterranean and the rest of europe, as well as locations in africa, asia, australia, new zealand, canada and america. British columbia parks british columbia parks reservation. Select round trip or one way, enter travel dates, then select departure and arrival terminals. May 24, 2018 and returning on or after that date, in the same transaction. On routes that are not mentioned below, travel is first come, first served only. Ferrysavers book cheap ferries to france, ireland and europe. Bc ferries reservations software hotel reservations v. On reservable routes, standby space may be available. 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. Washington state ferries vehicle reservations system wsf vrs. Ferry reservation black ball ferry line daily departures.
Travel must be paid for at time of booking no reservation fee will apply while space is available. For the health and safety of bc parks visitors, employees, park contractors, volunteers and partners, all services and facilities including camping in provincial parks are. Youll pay this fee with your credit card when you book your trip. Your booking guarantees you a space on the confirmed sailing, however. Bc ferries provides all major passenger and vehicle ferry services for coastal and island communities in the canadian province of british columbia. We also recommend that, if possible, you click the print confirmation button below and print your confirmation now. The alaska marine highway is working to finalize the 2020 spring summer schedule. 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. To create a business or commercial account, please. One way on bc ferries from metro vancouver to vancouver island, and from port hardy to bella coola reservation included on central coast sailing for two adults and one car. Two days before the sailing date the final onethird is released. Ecorafting tour included june 10 august 14 in bella coola. Bon voyage 2019 this morning, we met an inspiring young man, josh yeung at whytecliff agile learning centre in langley.
You can also email your questions or comments to us. You have until 2 12 hours before the scheduled sailing time to book your trip. 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. Online reservation booking is safe, secure and convenient. Search for a specific ship or ferry company, compare ferry ticket prices between all ferry companies operating the. Thank you so much for your time to reply and make me more understand about bc ferries and bc ferries connector. Reservations are strongly recommended on this route.