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BC Ferries (Coastal Ferry Routes) B.C. seniors travel for half the regular ticket price from Monday through Thursday, except for holidays. (If you are driving, a vehicle fare will still apply). Present your B.C. Gold CareCard or BC Services Card at the terminal to receive your discount.
What day is Senior Day on BC Ferries?
BC seniors qualify for free travel Monday to Thursday as this is a social program put in place by the Provincial Government of BC. We administer this program here at BC Ferries on the Ministry’s behalf.
How can I get cheap ferry tickets?
How to get cheap ferry tickets? Avoid peak times – Firstly where at all possible you should aim to avoid peak times if you can. Choose your route carefully – The closest or quickest route may not always be the cheapest. Book in advance – Booking your travel in advance is nearly always going to save you money.
How much is a BC ferry reservation?
You will pay a non-refundable $17 reservation fee at the time of booking, and then pay the remaining vehicle and passenger fares at the terminal when you redeem your booking. You can change your sailing by paying a $5 change fee. This fare will always be available as long as there is bookable space on the ferry. Q.
How much is the ferry to Vancouver Island with a car?
What does the Vancouver – Victoria ferry to Vancouver Island cost? These prices are current as of Jan 3, 2020 in Canadian dollars, and include fuel surcharge, but not GST: Cost for adult passenger only: $17.20. Cost for Car & Driver: $74.70.
Do you pay both ways on BC Ferries?
If you drive right through from HB to PR, you get two ferries on one fare. You pay your fare at Horseshoe Bay, you ride that ferry to Langdale and the one at Earls Cove – Saltery Bay on one fare.
Why are BC inland ferries free?
All inland ferries are free to travel on, as they provide essential transportation links to local communities.
Which is cheaper ferry or Eurotunnel?
Crossing the channel in your car, whether with a caravan or not, is a choice between the Eurotunnel and a ferry. Although we have found in previous years that usually the ferry is cheaper than Eurotunnel, the quicker crossing with Eurotunnel generally outweighs the cost saving of the ferry.
Do ferry prices fluctuate?
Re: Do ferry ticket prices fluctuate like airline tickets? Fortunately not, ferries are essentially fixed prices. There are a few special early booking/purchase offers for a small number of tickets/routes. Conventional ferries if available are half the cost of fast ferries, that is the main cost saving.
Which is the cheapest channel crossing?
Cheapest routes across the English Channel EUROTUNNEL: Folkestone-Calais train takes 35 minutes. LD LINES: Dover-Boulogne ferry takes 1 hour 45 minutes. NORFOLKLINE: Dover-Dunkirk ferry takes 2 hours. P&O FERRIES: Dover-Calais ferry takes 1 hour 30 minutes. SEAFRANCE: Dover-Calais ferry takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
How much does it cost to take the ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo?
For adult foot passengers, the price for the sailing between Nanaimo and Vancouver is $17.20 plus taxes and surcharge. Cars (not including driver & passengers) : $57.50. Payment: You can buy tickets either online thru BC ferries website or you can buy them at the ferry terminals.
Can you send packages on BC Ferries?
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Which BC Ferry is the best?
These are the best places for budget-friendly ferries in British Columbia: False Creek Ferries. Victoria Harbour Ferry. Kootenay Lake Ferry. TransLink Seabus. The Aquabus.
How many cars fit on a BC Ferry?
With a capacity for approximately 358 vehicles and 2,100 passengers and crew, you’re most likely to spot these sister ships sailing between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen.
How much is the ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria?
BC Ferries Connector Rates & Fares Adult Child (age 5-11) Vancouver Downtown – Victoria Downtown One – Way $50.50 $26.00 Vancouver Downtown – Swartz Bay or Duke Point or Gulf Island via Tsawwassen One – Way $32.50 $17.00 Vancouver Hotels – Victoria Downtown One – Way $60.50 $36.00.
Can you sleep at BC Ferries?
BC Ferries has this weird rule that says you can’t sleep or rest or practice your butchering on the lower vehicle decks while the ferry is in motion. Perfect for an hour-and-a-half ferry ride.
How much is the ferry from Campbell to Quadra Island?
The quickest way to get from Campbell River to Quadra Island is to ferry and taxi which costs $55 – $85 and takes 58 min.
Who is in charge of BC Ferries?
Mark Collins (Apr 1, 2017–).
Do you need ID for BC Ferries?
Valid forms of ID are a BC ID, BC Driver’s License, BC Services Card or the old BC Care Card (must be the Gold Care Card, as the old Care Cards do not have birth dates on them) that must be shown to the driver at check-in.
Are ferries in Vancouver free?
Travel on inland ferries in B.C. is free of charge, for both passengers and their vehicles.
Do you sit in your car on the Eurotunnel?
You and your pets stay in your vehicle throughout the journey – sit back and relax to get through the Eurotunnel, it only takes 35 minutes to cross.
Can you drive a car through the Chunnel?
It is not possible to drive a car or motorcycle through the Channel Tunnel. Instead, motorists must drive onto the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle train, which boards at the Channel Tunnel terminals in Folkestone and Calais.
How much does it cost to use the Chunnel?
The full-fare Eurostar ticket in Standard class has always cost $250-300.
Are there any ferries to France?
Brittany Ferries offers the most convenient cross Channel ferries to France, with the widest choice of ferry crossings. Depart from Portsmouth , Plymouth or Poole and travel to Cherbourg, St Malo, Caen, Le Havre or Roscoff for a direct Channel crossing to your holiday in France.
How long is the ferry to Belfast?
The crossing time is approximately 8 hours with a choice of both day and night sailings. No matter how many times you go, there’s so much to see in Belfast, you’ll find yourself drawn back to Ireland time and time again!.
Can I get a boat to Greece?
The most popular ferries go from Italy to Greece, from Piraeus (the port of Athens) to the islands and domestic crossings within the hundreds of beautiful islands. Island hopping with Greek ferries is very popular as you can visit many gorgeous islands in one holiday.
