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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.
Why are BC inland ferries free?
All inland ferries are free to travel on, as they provide essential transportation links to local communities.
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.
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.
Is Mill Bay ferry free for seniors?
Seniors can once again ride BC Ferries free of charge from Monday to Thursday.
Are ferries in Vancouver free?
Travel on inland ferries in B.C. is free of charge, for both passengers and their vehicles.
Who is in charge of BC Ferries?
Mark Collins (Apr 1, 2017–).
How many BC Ferries are there?
Operations began in 1960 with just two ferries provide service on a single route. Today we have 35 ferries moving more than 22 million passengers and 8 million vehicles every year.
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.
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 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.
How much does it cost to take a car on the ferry from Vancouver to Victoria?
Cost for adult passenger only: $17.20. Cost for Car & Driver: $74.70.
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.
Do I need to reserve ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo?
We only reserve when it is vital we make it either to Vancouver or back home on a tight timeline. Otherwise we just arrive an hour before the ferry we want to catch. If on occasion we have had to wait a sailing.. we have survived that just fine.
What days do Seniors ride for free on BC Ferries?
B.C. residents over 65 can ride for free Monday to Thursday, although the vehicle fare still applies. Holiday Mondays are excluded. The seniors’ discount on passenger fares on B.C. Ferries has been restored to 100 per cent, from 50 per cent.
How many cars does the Mill Bay ferry take?
THE MILL BAY FERRY MV Klitsa is the vessel used on the Brentwood Bay to Mill Bay route and can carry 19* vehicles (approximately) and 150 passengers and crew, and its maximum speed is 9 knots (17 km/h).
Do BC Ferries charge GST?
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Province of British Columbia regard the supply of ferry services as GST and PST exempt. BC Ferries charges GST to our customers as required under the applicable legislation on ancillary services such as cabins, food services and retail.
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 does a captain on BC Ferries make?
The typical BC Ferries Captain salary is $99,685 per year. Captain salaries at BC Ferries can range from $70,000 – $149,328 per year.
How is BC Ferries funded?
BC Ferries offers ferry service under a service contract with the Province of BC. Through this contract, the government pays BC Ferries a defined annual subsidy or “service fee” in return for making specified numbers of ferry sailings on specified routes, with a maximum total value of about $106 million per year.
What is Mark Collins salary?
Collins’ pay is approximately $495,000 per year in a five-year contract. That’s about 10 per cent less than Corrigan’s compensation.
Which is better Nanaimo or Victoria?
Definitely Victoria. Nanaimo is kind of known for its biker gangs and rough trade. They are trying to clean up their image, but the downtown is still kind of run down. If you stay in Victoria, you can pretty much walk everywhere and take in a variety of attractions within a few blocks.
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.
What are the newest BC Ferries?
The Island Class Island Nagalis and Island K’ulut’a are the newest ferries to enter the fleet, allowing two-ship service to begin on the Campbell River – Quadra Island route in 2022. We selected the names following a community engagement process.
Does ferry have toilet?
All ferries have toilet facilities including at least one wheelchair accessible toilet.
Are foot passengers allowed on ferries?
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on all sailings, within governmental guidelines, except early-morning and late-night sailings on our Cairnryan-Belfast and Holyhead-Dublin routes.
Do ferries check bags?
Passenger Shipping Association director Bill Gibbons says: “The ferry fare is transparent, with no hidden charges to check in or take hold baggage. With a ferry ticket you pay the advertised fare to your destination, making it easier to budget.”Feb 9, 2010.
