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Holiday Mondays excepted. Passengers ride free. Vehicles always pay, This applies to passage between Victoria and Vancouver (close to the cities – you can complete the trip to city centres using public transportation).
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.
What is the senior rate on BC Ferries?
BC Ferries has increased the seniors’ passenger discount from 50 per cent to 100 per cent for travel Monday through Thursday on major and inter-island routes. The discount is available for anyone age 65 or older and doesn’t apply on holiday Mondays.
Are ferries in Vancouver free?
Travel on inland ferries in B.C. is free of charge, for both passengers and their vehicles.
Why are BC inland ferries free?
All inland ferries are free to travel on, as they provide essential transportation links to local communities.
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.
Who is in charge of BC Ferries?
Mark Collins (Apr 1, 2017–).
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 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.
How much is the ferry from Nanaimo to Vancouver?
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 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.
Can you bring a bike on BC Ferries?
Can we take bikes on BC Ferries? Yes, and you should try the ferries as they open up great possibilities.
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.
Can I book a BC ferry for someone else?
Yes, easy peasy.
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.
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.
How many ferries does BC Ferries own?
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.
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 early do you have to be for BC Ferries reservations?
Arrive at the terminal 60 minutes before your scheduled departure if you have a vehicle booking and arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure if you have a foot passenger booking. Have your booking reference number ready at the ticket booth and tap to pay to for a faster check-in.
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.
Can you do a day trip from Vancouver to Victoria?
Yes, you can do Victoria (and Butchart Gardens) in a day. You can do a one day bus tour (check out www.pacificcoach.com). They have a tour that takes you to Butcharts for 2 hours, then drops you off in downtown Victoria to explore on your own and your return is open.
How long is the ferry to Victoria from Vancouver?
BC Ferries offers 90 minute sailings to Victoria’s Swartz Bay terminal from the Tsawwassen terminal, approximately 45 minutes south of downtown Vancouver. Ferries run at least every two hours (at the top of the hour), increasing to hourly during peak season. These ferries take both vehicles and walk-on passengers.
What is there to do between Nanaimo and Tofino?
Nanaimo to Tofino Road Trip: Beautiful Places to Stop Along the Way Little Qualicum Falls. This gorgeous destination on Vancouver Island includes a couple of impressive waterfalls cascading down a rocky gorge. Cameron Lake. Cathedral Grove. Hole in The Wall. Wild Pacific Trail. The Rainforest Hiking Trail. Tofino.
What is the Nanaimo ferry terminal called?
Departure Bay terminal is located in Nanaimo on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The terminal is a 5 minute drive north of Nanaimo city centre. Sailings departing from Departure Bay provide service to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver).
How long is the ferry ride from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay?
BC Ferries Routes Route Crossing Time Frequency Horseshoe Bay – Langdale (to Sunshine Coast) 40 minutes every 2 hours Horseshoe Bay – Duke Point (Nanaimo) 1 hr 35 min every 2.5 hours Tsawwassen – Duke Point (Nanaimo) 2 hours every 2.5 hours Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay (Victoria) 1 hr 35 min every 2 hours.
