This offer includes reservations made for all three of our ferry services. Bc ferries schedule, nanaimo ferry terminal info, and more. Youll pay this fee with your credit card when you book your trip. If you prefer to book your reservation with one of our agents please call us at 1 888 788 8840. The corporation has not yet announced how much the discounts will be, but they will apply to sailings between tsawwassen and swartz bay, tsawwassen and duke point and horseshoe bay to departure bay. The contract protected bc ferries from any delays through a fixed price and fixed schedule contract. It would mirror the airline industry, allowing for discounted offpeak fares and the ability to have different fares depending on when passengers travel. We recommend you make ferry reservations in advance otherwise, its first come, first served. The bc ferries vessel queen of oak bay approaches the dock at the horseshoe bay ferry terminal upon arrival from. In addition to the 10% of standby space on each sailing, more standby space is always available on sailings when drivers dont use their reservations or if they travel at a different time. When travelling on a state or provincial ferry however, e. Always check service notices before planning your trip with bc ferries.
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. More information bc ferries british columbia ferry. To qualify you must reserve a minimum of seven days in advance of the. Reservations for all sailings for the season are released two months before the schedule begins. An expanded reservation system might allow for people to better plan their trips on and off the southern gulf islands, limiting the amount of time needlessly wasted waiting for ferries.
Customer sales and service representatives are ready to help you book your passage. Bc ferries reduces fares for passengers and standard. Bc ferries has two terminals that offer vancouver island ferry service. About reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry. Bc ferries plans to revamp reservation fares on three. Bc ferries vacations also offers over 100 travel packages, including return ferry and accommodation. Pick your dates, pick your place, and even the hotel where you would. Proposed changes promise lower fares for savvy travellers with bc ferries. 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. The following are rates for the bus portion of your journey. Reservations for vancouver bc ferries british columbia. Last year, bc ferries carried its largest number of passengers since 2008, and more vehicles than any year since 2010. Ferries to revamp reservation fares on major routes. One idea that trevena said she is not keen to pursue is bc ferries proposal to rework its reservation system so that passengers who book in advance would not have to pay a reservation fee.
A reservation is a great way to ensure a spot on your preferred departure. Reservations are available for foot passenger customers travelling to and from tsawwassen and the southern gulf islands. We need to load more than one lane at a time to adhere to our schedule. Reservations are recommended for travel between the. Bc ferries reduces fares for passengers and standard vehicles, increases senior discount. Ferries carried its largest number of passengers since 2008, and more vehicles than any year since 2010. Ferrysavers is the place to save money and book cheap ferries. Frequently asked questions bc ferries british columbia ferry. Proposed changes promise lower fares for savvy travellers. The farther you book in advance, the more opportunity there would be for the variable pricing, said marshall.
Vehicle operators can use the reservations and schedules application to book travel. Reservations are for vehicles only walkon passengers and bicyclists board without reservations no reservation. Note that you will pay all remaining fares for vehicle, driver and passengers when you check in at the terminal ticket booth, according to. Travel must be paid for at time of booking no reservation fee will apply while space is available. Ferrysavers book cheap ferries to france, ireland and europe. The private operators usually offer a discount for roundtrip bookings. Reservations are strongly advised for all passenger and vehicle travel including motorcycles on our central and north. The busiest time of the week for travel from victoria to vancouver by ferry is usually on thursday. Current bc ferry fares will be added at the time of ticket purchase and is a.
If you like to plan ahead, a reservation is a great idea so you can be guaranteed to travel at a specific time. 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. If you prefer to book your reservation with one of our agents please. Bc ferries plans to cut reservation fees, offer offpeak. Changes to the default hotel reservation require reconfirmation of the data.
Online reservations, central and north coast routes bc ferries. Victoria bc ferries says its customers should be able to reserve trips like they would book airline tickets and hotel rooms and receive discounted fares online at offpeak travel times. Our packages include return ferries to many coastal bc destinations, accommodation and activities try searching now travelling within 48 hours. For travel and check in convenience, if you would prefer to prepay for your driver, passengers and vehicle fares with the reservation in advance, please visit our bc ferries vacation centre or call the customer service centre. Bc ferries told ctv news it comes down to the time it takes to process a debit. Because of this, we may use your email to contact you to obtain your feedback after your journey. Please enter some information about yourself and we will create a new mybcferries account for you.
Prepaid fares are also available by purchasing prepaid ticket books prices vary by. Bc ferries says in spring 2019 it will offer discount fares on sailings between vancouver island and vancouver at offpeak times. Ferries pitches new fare system, free online reservations. You have until 2 12 hours before the scheduled sailing time to book your trip. Company president mike corrigan said wednesday that the service has submitted a plan to bc ferry commissioner gord macatee as part of a costcutting operation to reduce the pressure on. Book your ferry reservation on bc ferries website travel to the bc ferries horseshoe bay terminal embark on the nanimobound ferry disembark in nanaimo travel on route 19 north take exit 60 and merge onto highway 4 west a final junction leads south to. When planning to travel around this time, tickets should be booked well in advance as they may sell out and you may find ferries more full than usual. Lower fares motorcycles are half the price of cars. Transportation minister not keen on bc ferries plan for. For central coast travel between port hardy, bella coola, bella bella, shearwater, ocean falls.
Bc ferries revamping reservation fares british columbia. For each online reservation completed, earn a 10% commission on ferry travel fares. Make commissionable bookings for your clients with bay ferries and northumberland ferries. Select round trip or one way, enter travel dates, then select departure and arrival terminals.
General fare information will give you additional information about wsf fares. Bc ferries understands how important it is to hear from its customers. Bc ferries to offer fare discounts on major routes to help. Frequently asked questions book all major alaska, bc. To create a business or commercial account, please. While advance reservations are not required, they are strongly recommended. Bc ferries fuel surcharges or fuel rebates if in effect will be processed at the. More information to make a reservation, please call customer care at 1888bcferry 2233779. Ferries is proposing a major reworking of its fare system and an overall software upgrade that would let passengers book travel in advance. Copyright 2020 british columbia ferry services inc. Bc ferries plans offpeak travel discounts and airline.
I am happy that you enjoyed your stay at chateau victoria, it certainly is a wonderful hotel. In addition, it might help bc ferries plan to deal with higher than usual volumes if they knew it was trending that way well in advance. Make a reservation online as an account holder or a guest. Amounts due at time of travel, if any, can be paid in usd or the equivalent in cad with exchange applied. The regular vehicle, driver,and passenger fares are paid when you arrive at.
Please reselect the hotel room of your choice below. If you prefer to book your reservation with one of our agents please call us at 1. Online reservation booking is safe, secure and convenient. In the extreme, any one of those % full numbers can drop 15 to 20%, 30 minutes before sailing time. Problem is, you dont know and when you see a sailing 5 or 6 hours hence sitting at 96% full and reservations closed, you just might alter your travel plans based on bogus. Red lion hotel with ferry black ball ferry line daily. Note that seniors, persons with disabilities and passengers with a medicare card, or other eligibility verification, are eligible for travel at half the regular passenger fare rate. And a reservation guarantees youll get on the ferry at the reserved time.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard again on your next bc ferries vacation. Operating between yarmouth, nova scotia and portland, maine. Current bc ferry fares will be added at the time of ticket purchase and is a nontaxable item. Save time and money by booking a hotel and ferry package with bc ferries vacations, perfect for business or leisure.
On september 17, 2004, bc ferries awarded the vessel construction contract to germanys flensburger shipyard. One way on bc ferries from metro vancouver to vancouver island, and from port hardy to prince rupert sailing reservation included on inside passage route for two adults and one car. Ferry fares bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. If your plans change, changing or cancelling your reservation is easy. About reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. Bc ferries fuel surcharges or fuel rebates if in effect will be processed at the time of payment. An easy to use allroutes guide to bc ferries fares in pdf format. Bc ferries customers may eventually be able to reserve trips without extra fees and receive discounted fares during offpeak travel times, when they book online. Your views and opinions help us to determine and monitor areas of service we are doing well, as well as areas needing improvement. Please know that i have shared this feedback with the appropriate management teams.
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