Ferries passengers staying away, as asked, during covid19 pandemic. 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. Reservation holders will be directed to the reservation holding lanes past the tollbooths. Offering foot passenger reservations is definitely in our future plans, for many of the reasons you have suggested. Reservations are really for people on a tight schedule who cant afford the waiting time. If you make multiple reservations and only use one, you will be charged a noshow fee for the unused reservation s. On the ferry, food services is available in takeaway format. Connecting communities and customers to people and places important in their lives. You never have to have a reservation to take the bc ferries except the one from pt. I would like to go via bc ferries and i dont have a car either just me my husband and one small suitcase. Aug 09, 20 bc ferries says it may implement debit in the future if it can find a time savings somewhere else. Jul 31, 2020 without a reservation, expect waits at horseshoe bay. Bc ferries could offer discounted reservation fees for some.
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. Anacortessan juan islands friday harbor, orcas island, shaw island, and lopez island domestic. You need to make a reservation to ensure a spot on the ferry as a walk on as they have reduced the number of people allowed on each sailing by a large amount. Customers with bc ferries vacation bookings affected by the covid19 restrictions in effect until further notice can contact us to change or cancel their booking. However, you can pay with your debit card at the automated foot passenger kiosks. In addition, the customer service line that provides the options to. Youll find hand sanitizer readily available on the ferry. Ferries to revamp reservation fares on major routes. Learn more about the fare choices on these routes southern gulf islands reservations are available for travel from vancouver tsawwassen southern gulf islands. Port townsendcoupeville arrive and join the line 3045 minutes in advance of your reserved sailing. By clicking the confirm button below and proceeding to discover camping, you are confirming you are a bc resident.
About reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. This year british columbians have priority access to camping reservations for the entire summer season. Bc ferries plans to revamp reservation fares on three major. I noticed bc ferries is charging more for reservations than before they added the new pricing options. I simply will no longer travel on a friday, saturday, sunday or monday without a reservation. Nov 18, 2018 the farther you book in advance, the more opportunity there would be for the variable pricing, said marshall. Bc ferries tsawwassen 2021 all you need to know before. I also dont understand why bc ferries is decommissioning vessels and parking the newish coastalclass boats. Find out all you need to know about personal, group, commercial and travel agent ferry reservations and easily book your next sailing. Apr 26, 2019 bc ferries will look at variable charges for reservations on major routes, a move that could get people to travel when vessels are not at their busiest. British columbia parks british columbia parks reservation.
Transportation minister not keen on bc ferries plan for. Bc ferries allows car reservations on the vancouversouthern gulf island route, but not foot passenger reservations. Routes like the sunshine coast should be hourly during the busy season, with those vessels pressed. If you prefer to book your reservation with one of our agents please call us at 1 888 788 8840. A note for those travelling during the covid pandemic postoct 1st 2020.
Foot passenger reservations transport action british columbia. Bc ferries to offer fare discounts on major routes to help. We strongly recommend that you book ahead if you plan to travel. It has no cost unless you no show if you do not show up, you will be charged a fee.
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. Bc ferries and the complete breakdown of an honesty based. Foot passenger reservations transport action british. Arrived after reservation cut off as specified on the booking confirmation document. The letter included below was sent to bc ferries for their comment. This year, british columbians have priority access to camping reservations for the entire summer season. Currently, people who book reservations only pay the reservation fee, and then the fare when they arrive at the terminal. Mar 29, 2021 bc ferries vacations customers with bc ferries vacation bookings affected by the covid19 restrictions in effect until further notice can contact us to change or cancel their booking. At swartz bay ferry terminal, heavy traffic is expected on thanksgiving weekend, often the busiest time of the year for foot passengers. Online reservation booking is safe, secure and convenient.
Baur, who has a vacation home on the sunshine coast, watches the b. Tsawwassen vancouver to swartz bay victoria, horseshoe bay vancouver to nanaimo, but are taken for some of the smaller vessels to the gulf islands. Aug 18, 2020 bc ferries strongly suggests that vehicle passengers stay in their vehicle regardless of the car deck during sailing. 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. Find out when you can book at each park at bcparks. Vancouver tsawwassen southern gulf islands galiano sturdies bay, mayne island village bay, pender island otter bay, salt spring long harbour, saturna lyall harbour. Bc ferries also announced a new prepaid fare option, giving customers the ability to book and pay for their travel in advance. I was just left behind as a walkon last night on galiano island. Contact ferries spotlight vehicle reservations for our modified peak season through sept. Booking in advance is strongly recommended to guarantee the. Bc ferries connector will be resuming a reduced service starting thursday. Bc ferries vacations customers with bc ferries vacation bookings affected by the covid19 restrictions in effect until further notice can contact us to change or cancel their booking.
Purchase your tickets online or when you arrive at the terminal or tollbooth to pay your fare. I read an old post about the ferry from nanaimo to vancouver and if a reservation was necessary on a saturday. Booking ahead foot passengers can book in advance on the following routes. Changes are coming to bc ferries reservation system with the goal of reducing or eliminating wait times.
Bc ferries offers cheaper, prepaid fare options houston today. Do i need to reserve bc ferries in august vancouver island forum. These options are in addition to bc ferries existing regular options of the at terminal and reservation only fares. I have searched bc ferries website but have been unable to find out how far ahead i can book ferries. Reservations are limited and often sell out on our more popular sailings. We wouldnt reserve for the trip from vancouver to victoria. I have just found out that i cannot reserve a place on the 1030 ferry from nanaimo. Reservations can be made starting march 8 at 7 am pt for arrival dates up to may 8, and can be booked up to two months in advance from there on. Celebrate fall with a free room upgrade when you book a local getaway with bc ferries vacations. Bc ferries plans to revamp reservation fares on three.
I tried to using the bc ferry website but somehow it is not taking any on foot passenger reservation. Heres when to shell out money for bc ferries reservations. Changes are coming to the way reservations are made on bc ferries. Tsawwassen vancouver to swartz bay victoria, horseshoe bay vancouver to nanaimo, but are taken for some. Bc ferries offers cheaper, prepaid fare options houston. Book as soon as you confirm your vehicle rental especially if its an rv. Reservations recommended for more information to make a reservation, please call customer care at 1888 bc ferry 2233779. Packages include hotel, return ferry with reservations and flexible cancellations. If i cant get a reservation, i dont book anything and if i cant get a reservation, it means the ferries are going to be a gong show. If you require immediate assistance, please contact bc ferries vacations at 18882233779 ext.
Washington state ferries vehicle reservations system wsf vrs. It all depends on what days and times you are travelling. No reservations are taken for walkon passengers on the major routes, i. Uptodate schedules, online reservations, fares, trip ideas and community information. Saver and prepaid fares are now available when you book in advance and pay in full, and both fares include a reservation. Reservations recommended for more information to make a reservation, please call customer care at 1888bcferry 2233779. Vancouver tsawwassen southern gulf islands galiano sturdies bay, mayne island village bay, pender island otter bay, salt spring long harbour, saturna lyall harbour port hardy bear cove prince rupert port hardy bear cove bella coola. Bc ferries announces new cheaper fares for major metro. Foot passengers can book in advance on the following routes. Canada how far in advance do i need to reserve bc ferry with a car will be. The reservation fee is due upon making the reservation, so if you dont end up making the trip, that. Jul 05, 2020 in the future, i recommend making any bookings under a my bc ferries account, so you can log in and amend your reservations without having to call our customer service center. Be prepared to answer transport canada covid19 screening questions.
Ferries website closely when reservations open for the year, then books all his longweekend sailings. Note however, that although most bc ferries take reservations some of the smaller routes with smaller. Bc ferries bc ferries is recommending alternate routes, such as departure day or victoria to tsawwassen vancouver news 1 making a reservation is best for those planning a trip to vancouver island on the first long weekend since b. However, more and more of the spots are reservable.
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