Alaska Ferry Schedules Delayed AgainThursday, December 17, 2015

Reduced Alaska Ferry Budget Talks Continue
Alaska Ferry schedules for the May - September 2016 period have once again been delayed as discussion on how to best serve the smaller communities on reduced budgets, continues.

The latest release date is expected to be mid-January. 
The ramification of the delayed schedules has been both general frustration and missed early airline booking discounts.

BC Ferries add 150 SailingsThursday, December 17, 2015

Extra BC Ferry Sailings Scheduled


December 18 will see the start of increased ferry sailings on the 3 BC Ferry major routes: Tsawwassen - Nanaimo ( at Duke Point ); Tsawwassen - Victoria ( at Swartz Bay) and Horseshoe Bay ( West Vancouver - Nanaimo ( at Departure Bay )

Christmas & New Years Day ferry sailings will be reduced as historically demand for sailings on those day is reduced

Demand for space will be heavy so reservations are recommended or extra early arrival if going stand-by  

Blustery Weather forces More BC Ferry CancellationsSunday, December 13, 2015

Expect Ferry Cancellations along the West Coast

BC Ferry Vessel Spirit of Vancouver Island

Cancellations continue as another winter storm lashes the west coast.
Heavy winds and rain combined to make for unhappy ferry travellers as delays and cancellations put a crimp in holiday travel.

While the storms play havoc on the waters they have however been great news for skiers as the local mountains continue receiving fresh snow.

In the past 24 hrs Cypress Mountain received about 75 cm, Grouse Mountain 43 cm and Whistler Mountain 42 cm.
On Vancouver Island Mt Washington is also enjoying the results of fresh snow.

BC Ferry CancellationsSaturday, December 12, 2015

High Winds & Rough Seas
BC Ferries have cancelled a number of sailings today as a result of heavy winds and rough waters.

To get the latest ferry information, or to confirm a BC ferry reservation - call 1-888-223-3779

Alaska Ferry Schedules for 2016 Summer still not ReleasedSaturday, December 12, 2015

Alaska Ferry Reservations

The wait continues for the release of the May- September Alaska Ferry schedules and fares with December 17 being noted as the latest anticipated release date.

It is worth knowing that Alaska bound travellers who know approximately when they wish to use the 2016 ferry/ ferries have been emailing / phoning in  their booking requests since October.
Waitlists that address travellers ferry requests are already significant and will be filled on a "first come" bases.

If planning travel during the May-September period it is important to note that because the summer sailing will be less frequent than in 2015, travellers should not wait longer than necessary to make advance space requests.

For more information on Alaska ferry bookings and getting onto the waitlist call 1-800-686-0446 or email info@ferrytravel.com  

Stormy Seas Continue Along BC West CoastWednesday, December 09, 2015

Storm Warnings delay ferries
BC Ferries travellers should check with their intended departure terminal to ensure the ferries are running on time while the inclement winter weather continues.

Fierce winds and heavy rains are expected in B.C. as the back-to-back storms are predicted to cause disruptions over the next few days