Passengers will enjoy lower fares on BC Ferries Routes
Effective 08 September thru 31 October 2015, major & minor route passengers travelling Mon - Thurs and on Saturdays can expect a 50% fare reduction on selected sailings
Between 01 Oct & 31 Oct 2015, a similar discount will apply to passengers travelling on the Northern Routes (Inside Passage, Haida Gwaii, Discovery Gate Connector, and Skidegate/Alliford Bay)
Alaska Marine Cancels Chenega Sailings
Alaska Ferry Update
A Heavy seas forecast for Chatham Strait and S. Lynn Canal has caused Alaska Marine to cancel the FVF Chenega sailings for Wednesday, September 2. The vessel was scheduled to sail Juneau - Sitka - Juneau. For further information email info@ferrytravel.com
BC Ferries Steps into The Gap Left By Alaska Marine Cutbacks
As Alaska Marine cuts back its Prince Rupert Ferry service to 1 sailing per week ( Oct- April), BC Ferries comes to the rescue of the citys tourism industry with promotional ferry discounts designed to encourage off season travel to the city of Prince Rupert.
Alaska Marine cancels MV Aurora Sailings
Cancelled thru 14 Aug, 2015
MV Aurora sailings are canceled through Aug. 14 due to mechanical issues. FVF Fairweather will sail a revised schedule to accommodate affected travelers. Call 1-907-465-3941
Seattle-Victoria Ferry Packages Unbeatable
Best Deal - Guaranteed ! Once again it is worth emphasizing that booking a Ferry Hotel package when travelling Seattle- Victoria, is the sensible way to go
Quick example: Fairmont Empress 2 night Pkge at 646.46 Includes
1) Seattle Victoria Round Trip ferry for 2 adult passengers 2) Two (2) nights at the famous Fairmont Empress 3) Total Cost: $646.46 usd ( All taxes etc included)
Seattle-Victoria is Ferry alone 378.00 or 189.00pp
Call 1-800-686-0446 for additional packages
Alaska Marine October - April Costs
Will They or Wont They? Given the diminished
budget and Alaska ferry service cuts this summer, unsupported speculation is
that historical winter programs like Drivers Travel Free - may be a thing of the past.
So far there has been no word as to whether Alaska Marine will increase fares
or whether they will continue the "Driver Travels Free Oct Thru April"
policy employed over the last few years.
Alaska Ferries Winter Schedules Expected Soon
Alaska Marine Schedules Slightly later than in previous years, the Alaska Marine ferry schedules are expected to be released toward the end of August.
The schedules will cover the period October 2015 through and inclusive of April 30, 2016.
