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Ferry Service between Seattle & Victoria Update

Seattle To Victoria Ferry Changes
For 2022 the ferry will depart from Pier 69 in downtown Seattle & travel to the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria BC.
The passenger-only high-speed catamaran (no vehicles), is the only international ferry service between Seattle WA & Victoria BC on Vancouver Island 

The ferry crossing takes 2 hours and 45 minutes & has reduced her service to 1 saling in each direction per day
Ferry Departs from Seattle to Victoria at 07:30AM
Ferry Arrives in Victoria from Seattle at 10:30AM
Ferry Departs from Victoria to Seattle at 5:00PM
Ferry Arrives in Seattle from Victoria at 7:45PM

All ferry travellers departing the Seattle ferry terminal are required to have the following completed BEFORE terminal arrival
An ArriveCAN approved receipt of accepted submission within 72 hours of arrival into Canada.
IMPORTANT:  PCR test must be taken within 72 hours of planned arrival time into Canada.

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Alaska Barge Restrictions

Barging Between Alaska & Washington
New barging rules prohibit the transportation of anything on the outside of a vehicle.
 This means roof racks should be empty; bike racks etc on the font or back of a vehicle should be empty etc etc.
The reasoning behind these rules is that insurance will not cover damage of anything except the vehicle itself.

To book barge space or for further clarification on barge restrictions call 1-800-686-0446

BC Ferry Welcomes the Salish heron

The Salish Heron Due Into BC Ferries' Service This Year

The Southern Gulf Islands will soon welcome the newest addition to the BC Ferries fleet as the Salish Heron commences service between Swartz Bay & Pender Island, Saturna Island, Mayne Island and Galiano island.

The Salish Heron is the final of four Polish build Salish-class vessels.
After having sailed out of Poland on Dec. 22, she has now passed through the Panama Canal and is heading north with an anticipated arrival in Victoria BC in late February.

After an inspection in Victoria, the ferry will head to Vancouver where the design of a heron by Maynard Johnny Jr. Penelakut - a First Nation artist, will be applied.

Each of the Salish class ferries feature unique Indigenous artwork on their exteriors.

Alaska Ferry to Prince Rupert BC Update

Ketchikan Alaska Ferry To Prince Rupert 

Discussion continues as the Alaska ferry system working closely with Canadian & US customs seeks to resolve issues which have seen this popular route discontinued for the last 3 years.

It is anticipated that the ferry between Ketchikan and Prince Rupert may once again resume service 01 May 2022.    

Update For Alaska Ferries

Alaska Ferry Repair & Update Schedule

  • The MV Matanuska was returned to service on January 31st after her annual overhaul
  • The MV LeConte will commence her annual winter overhaul in Ketchikan on January 9th and is expected to return to service on March 28th.
  • The MV Kennicott is expected toreturn to service on April 21sther annual overhaul.
  •  On January 17th the MV Lituya began her annual winter overhaul and is expected to return to service February 3rd. 
  • The MV Tustumena is to receive major upgrades. These include a passenger elevator replacement; structural repairs to the vehicle elevator; exterior hull coatings; multiple upgrades to the bridge deck, passenger lounges and dining room.    The M/V Tustumena is expected to be ship shape and ready to return to service July 15th. 
  • The MV Columbia is expected to enter the shipyard for installation of a control pitch propeller in the fall of 2022.
  • Crew cabin installation on the MV Hubbard has commenced & an estimated completion date is mid-September 2022. 

Ferry Booking Issue

Booking Issue When Booking 2 RVs
Be aware that a glitch occurs when someone tries to either book or get a quote for 2 vehicles in the RV category.
The Get Quote or Book Here engine delivers a SPACE LIMITED reply which may be incorrect.  
To accurately complete the quote OR to complete a booking with for example 2 RVs, enter one RV under the passenger vehicle category (but use the correct length) and enter the other vehicle as an RV, -again ensuring you use the correct length.


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Port Hardy Ferry - Prince Rupert Ferry Update

Vehicle Space Port Hardy Ferry to Prince Rupert Now Sold Out for May

All vehicle space on the Port Hardy to Prince Rupert ferry is now sold out for May 2022
While foot passenger space is still available ( Call 1-800-686-0446), early booking is mandatory to avoid disappointment.

To secure Northern route reservations or get a quote click here www.ferrytravel.com

Port Hardy Ferry News;  Prince Rupert Ferry News; Port Hardy - Prince Rupert Ferry Update

Alaska Ferry MV Tazlina Returns to Service

Ferry Reservations for the Northern Panhandle
Commencing Thursday 03 February 2022, the MV Tazlina will serve the northern panhandle communities of Angoon, Gustavus, Hoonah, Juneau, Haines & Skagway.

Reservations are currently available by clicking on www.ferrytravel.com.

The MV Tazlina was the first of two Alaska Class ferries, and the first AMHS vessel built in Alaska.
She has been in layup as a standby ship  pending the training of a newly hired crew.



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Ferry Crew Shortages Lead to Ferry Sailing Disruptions

Crew Shortage Causing Ferry Schedule Changes
 Schedule changes on the Horseshoe - Departure Bay ferry resulting from crew shortages, are driving service interruptions.
A combination of issues including the Omicron variant, regular cold and flu season, severe winter storms & vaccination policies have reduced crew availability.

Scheduled changes for Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) - Departure Bay (Nanaimo), as well as Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) - Langdale and Earls Cove - Saltery Bay on the Sunshine Coast will become effective January 28th through February 28th, 2022.

The month-long schedule change see the regular sailing for Nanaimos Departure Bay at 10:40 pm changed to a 10:10pm sailing and the 6:35pm sailing changing to 5:40 pm.
The 10:10pm will change to 8:05pm for Horseshoe Bay

 For more information on these Mainland, Sunshine Coast changes call 1-250-381-1401

BC Ferries Extends Fare Savings

Ferry Travel Savings On Mainland Routes

BC Ferries has extended their Mainland - Vancouver Island savings pilot program through to the end of March 2022.

The program offers a discount for users who reserve ferry space on the less busy sailings (evenings, after 9 p.m.) For Mainland - Vancouver Island reservations call 250-381-1401

 During the trial period the percentage of reservations on evening sailings rose to 30 per cent- representing an increase of 10 per cent over 2019.
54% of respondents to a BC Ferries survey noted that these ferry savings will influence how they travel with the ferry service in the future.

To secure BCF Northern route reservations Port Hardy-Prince Rupert -Skidegate Queen Charlotte Islands) or to just get a quote click here www.ferrytravel.com

Ferries Cancelled Due to Bad Weather

Winter Weather Causes 12th December 2021 Cancellations

High winds, rough seas, and freezing spray have resulted in the cancellation of Juneau, Haines, & Skagway sailings.
Updates will be posted as soon as recieved
For more information email info@ferrytravel.com





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Summer 2022 Ferry Schedules

EARLY HOLIDAY PRESENT FROM BC FERRIES
BC Ferries has now released their summer 2022 schedules for travel between Prince Rupert & Port Hardy.
Historically ferry bookings for the northern route summer season have not been available until well into the spring.
But that's changed !
By going to the Home Page page on www.ferrytravel.com, planning and more importantly booking for 2022, is now available.
Early booking, whether to the Queen Charlottes or between Port Hardy & Prince Rupert is manditory to avoid disappointment.

In 2021, in spite of the Covid restrictions, vehicle space between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert was almost sold out well before summer.

Most questions can be found on www.ferrytravel.com but if help is required just email info@ferrytravel.com or call 1-800-686-0446

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BC Ferry to Run All Night

BC Ferries Operating Mill Bay Ferry Throughout the Night
BC Ferries today (Mon 15 Nov) stepped in to accommodate travellers unable to use the Island Highway because of excessive flooding.
With the Malahat closed in both directions, the Mill Bay - Brentwood Bay ferry will run throughout the night to enable those needing passage either up or down island, to reach their destination .
While reservations are not available, passage can be paid on arrival at either terminal.
Regular scheduled service is expected to resume on Tuesday, 16 November 2021 with the 7:30 AM sailing departing Brentwood Bay.
For more information call 1-250-381-1404   

BC Ferry Spirit of Vancouver Island epected to return 10 Nov 021

Reduced Vancouver - Victoria  Ferry Service Almost Over

Issues with the gear box on the large Spirit of Vancouver Island ferry resulted in a need for unexpected drydock servicing on 28 Seprember.

For over a month passengers travelling between Vancouver & Victoria experienced long wait times and packed ferries as repairs tp the Spirit vessel were completed.
Happily both wait times and limited ferry should both return to normal the week of 10 November when the Spirit of Vancouver Island ferry ris welcomed back into service.

The updated ferry schedule will see the Mainland ferries departing from both the Vancouver & Victoria sides on the odd hour, beginning at 7AM every day.  This schedule should meet with happy Rememberance Day & ThanksGiving travellers.

For information on Ferry Reservations for the Island please call 1-250-3811404 

BC Ferries Removes Fuel Rebate

Beginning 01 December Ferry Rates will Rise
 Commencing December 2021, and as a result of higher fuel prices, BC Ferries will remove the fuel rebate.
The removal of the rebate will amount to a an approximate increase in fare of $.10 per passenger and $.30 per vehice on the mainland routes.
The increase for inter island passengers will be approximately %.05 for adults and $.10 for vehicles.

The fuel rebates will not be removed on the Port Hardy and Prince Rupert;  Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii, or Port Hardy and Central Coast as BC Ferries has a separate fuel rebate in place for those ferry routes

ACCURATE VEHICLE DETAILS ARE ESSENTIAL TO SECURE ACCURATE FERRY OR BARGE PRICING

DO NOT QUESS at Vehicle Dimensions or Descriptions;

Costs for transporting a vehicle either by ferry or by barge, are always based on the vehicle type, length, height and width.
Do not guess.
Accurate dimensions can be found by going to Google and entering the year, make and model of any vehicle. 
Google usually provides  vehicle dimensions in inches which must then be divided by 12 to get the accurate foot length.
If the wrong vehicle description is provided for a either a quote or a booking, the cost will change to reflect the accurate vehicle description and dimensions.  Often a guess is undersized & nothing is worse than getting a call to say you owe +++ dollars because on arrival at the terminal or yard, the vehicle does not match the quote and money is owed.

If unsure of the accuracy of your measurements or description, email us at info@ferrytravel.com or call us at 1-800-686-0446

ALASKA FERRY SAILING DELAYED

Severe Weather Causes Juneau to Whittier Ferry Sailing Delay
Anticipated rough seas & heavy weather have caused the MV Kennicott ferry sailing between Juneau and Whittier to be delayed until Wednesday 03 November at 8:00 PM.
 
The revised ferry sailing will be:
 Juneau Check-in:         Wednesday 03 November at 6:00 PM.
 Juneau Departure:        Wednesday 03 November at 8:00 PM
 Whittier Arrival:             Friday 05 November 2021 at 8:30 AM

Always double check with the departure terminal to ensure ferry sailings are on time.
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BC Ferries Sympathetic to Animals

BC Ferries Care
 
BC Ferries is requesting that vehicle owners consider switching off their auto alarms once on board.
Many passengers on the ferries travel with their pets and ship movement and vibrations not infrequently set off sensitive car alarms.
The alarms continue until the car owner can be found, & is requested to return to the vehicle deck to switch off the alarm.

This often takes time and vehicle alarms are loud, continuous and distressing to not only pets, but to other passengers.

Thanks for your consideration BC Ferries !


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