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BC Ferries: VICTORIA –  BC Ferries has announced that in preparation for the busy summer season the MV Northern Adventure will go into Drydock from May 9 to 19.  

During this period the mid and north coast will be served by the MV Queen of Prince Rupert
In consideration of the heavy demand for travel on the Prince Rupert- Port Hardy route, reservations should be made as early a possible

Passenger-only ferry service Seattle to Friday Harbor will commence 18 May and operate daily through 30 Sept

Departing Seattle at 0745 the ferry will arrivie Friday Harbor at 1115. The return voyage from Friday Harbor to Seattle will depart at 1630 & arrivie in Seattle at 1915h.
This is a very popular trip so request space well in advance if possible.

Ferry service for the seasonal operators in the Northwest begins in May.

Bellingham to Victoria  (foot passengers only - no vehicles) 
Daily ferry service begins May 12th, 2007 and operates thru September 30, 2007
Departing from the Port of Bellingham at 0900 each day, the 145 passenger; 100' ferry travels through the San Juan Islands to downtown Victoria in 3 hrs.

Returning each day from Victoria to Bellingham at 1700h, an optional "All You Can Eat" BBQ is offered for $10.00. Plenty of salads, fresh fruit & desert goodies are available for those preferring a vegetarian dinner  
Book early for best pricing

Don’t be left standing at the dock on the bay ! book your ferry & hotel space early.

Over 300 musicians from around the world in over 90 performances of jazz, blues, and world music will perform on multiple stages in downtown Victoria.

Jazzfest International is recognized by audiences and critics alike as "the best and largest music festival on Vancouver Island".

For cost saving ferry-hotel packages, email info@ferrytravel.com.  
For ferry only reservations, visit www.ferrytravel.com & securely reserve online
For more information on the festival call: (250) 388-4423 or visit: www.jazzvictoria.ca

The recent 3.2% rate increase for travel on the Alaska Marine Highway has done little to diminish the enthusiastic demand for passage, from travellers around the globe.

Spectacular scenery, the ability to explore the ports along the Inside Passage by setting a relaxed and relatively flexible schedule is only part of the appeal of using Alaskas' Marine Highway.

To get information quickly & easily on the cost of travelling this unique Highway, visit www.ferrytravel.com

Alaska Marine has scheduled extra ferry sailings to accommodate the Chilkat International Bike Relay June 16,2007

Ferries will depart Juneau at the following times
June 15: Departing Juneau at 0800h & 1300h
June 18: Departing Juneau at 0730h & 1900h

There will be an extra Haines stop on June 14 and a double run on 15 June.   For more info write info@ferrytravel.com

BC FERRIES: May 2007 Specials
Fares apply to sailings & terminals noted below
Vehicle to 20' @ $20.00; Passengers @ $5.00

Nanaimo to Vancouver (Duke Point to Tsawwassen)

BC FERRIES:
Fares apply to sailings & terminals noted below
Vehicle to 20' @ $20.00; Passengers @ $5.00

Vancouver to Nanaimo (Tsawwassen to Duke Point)
May 05             1830h     2015h    2350h
May 06             1015h     -
May 12             1830h     2015h    2350h
May 13             1830h     2015h    2350h    
May 19                 2015h      2245h
May 20                 2015h      2245h        

BC Ferries: Victoria
May 2007 Specials: Fares apply to the following sailing only
Standard Vehicle fare 20.00 Passenger Fare 5.00
Vancouver  to Victoria  (Tsawwassen Terminal to Swartz Bay Terminal)
May 05, 2007    5pm, 7pm, 9pm
May 12, 2007    5pm, 7pm, 9pm  
May 13, 2007    7am; 9am; 5pm, 7pm, 9pm
May 19, 2007    7pm, 9pm  
May 20, 2007    9pm  
May 05, 2007    5pm, 7pm, 9pm

Victoria BC: Royal BC Museum
On April 14, 2007 – 95 years to the day the Titanic struck the iceberg that sent it to the ocean floor, the Royal BC Museum will launch a six-month presentation of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.

Through a series of galleries tracing the life of the “unsinkable” ship, the exhibition features 281 artifacts recovered from Titanic’s undersea resting place  

Authentically recreated first and third-class corridors, cabins and the outdoor café are appointed with artifacts recovered from the shipwreck site 3,800 metres below the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean.
With boarding passes in hand museum visitors become immersed in the passenger experience as they climb the gangplank.

Email info@ferrytravel.com to book a ferry/museum package

BC FERRIES: Victoria BC
Commencing the 15 hr service between Port Hardy & Prince Rupert on May 18, BC Ferries' newest vessel the MV Northern Adventure sets a new standard for ferry travel along the Inside Passage.
To secure space booking for the summer period should be completed asap.
For help email info@ferrytravel.com

BC Ferries: Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen Specials:
$20 for vehicles (up to 20' ) : $5.00 for passengers on the following sailings
Sat April   07 at 3:00pm; 5:00pm; 7:00pm, & 9:00pm
Sun April  08 at 7:00am &  9:00am
Tue April  10 at 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Sat April  14 at 5:00pm; 7:00pm &  9:00pm
Sun April 15 at 7:00am &  9:00am
Sat April  21 at 5:00pm; 7:00pm &  9:00pm
Sun April 22 at 7:00am &  9:00pm
Sat April  28 at 5:00pm; 7:00pm &  9:00pm
Sun April 29 at 7:00h &  0900h

VICTORIA – BC Ferries is gearing up for the Easter long weekend
With individual passenger fares of $5.00 & passenger vehicle fares of $20, BC Ferries is offering savings of up to 40% off regular fares for specific sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay

In anticipation of heavy Easter traffic, additional sailings are scheduled on the Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay – Langdale routes
To accommodate traffic on Good Friday and Easter Monday ,mid-day sailings will also be added on the Earls Cove – Saltery Bay route.
Visit www.bcferries.com for saving & schedule details

Alaska Marine Highway System: Juneau, Alaska
The licensed driver of a passenger vehicle, including motorcycles will be allowed to travel FREE when accompanying a drivable vehicle on a “mirror image” round trip itinerary between any two Alaska Marine Highway ports.
A mirror image round trip itinerary is defined as travel from Port A to Port B and then Port B to Port A.

Please note however that after initial travel has begun, cancellation of either the driver or vehicle on the return segment of the round trip will invalidate the promotional Driver Free discount on both segments.

Alaska Marine: Juneau Alaska
Chatter "on the waves" for some time has been a fare increase on all Alaska Marine Highway system services
On April 01 the chatter because a reality, and bookings made after April 01 for any travel on the Alaska Marine ferries after June 30, will now cost an additional 3.2%.