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Kudos to BC Ferries

BC Ferries to the Rescue 

Earlier this week the crew of the BC ferry Coastal Renaissance spotted an overturned kayak in Departure Bay and working with the shore staff rescued 2 people.  

The lifejacket wearing kayakers were cold but uninjured.

B.C. Ferries spokeswoman Deborah Marshall noted that BC Ferries has been involved in 15 rescues at sea last year.

Haida Gwaii Storm Caused BC Ferry Delay

BC Ferry Departure From Skidegate Delayed

A storm in the region delayed yesterdays BC Ferry Northern Adventure sailing from Skidegate to Prince Rupert.

The Aug 21, 10:00am Tuesday ferry sailing from Skidegate was rescheduled to depart at 10:00pm Tuesday as a result of the heavy rainfall warning.
Passengers were advised to check with BC Ferries for further updates throughout the day.

Dont Get Stuck at the Ferry Terminal

Heavy BC Ferry Traffic
Passenger and vehicle traffic levels for the BC Ferries are the highest the company has ever experienced in the first quarter of a fiscal year.
Virtually every ferry sailing - both mid week & weekend - between Vancouver and Vancouver Island ( both Victoria and Nanaimo) has been sold out.

If planning a trip in either direction from any of the terminals, it is only smart  to take advantage of the optional ferry reservation service.
While it will add approx  $17 to your ticket price, there is nothing worse than sitting at a terminal watching ship after ship depart without you.   $17 then starts to look like a bargain. 

Upgrade Your Seattle Victoria Ferry Experience

Treat Yourself To The Clipper Ferry Vista Class
For only $10 per person (OW), upgrade to Vista Class:

  • Spacious leather seating with panoramic views
  • Additional legroom for window seats
  • Onboard locally sourced food, spirits, and beverages available for purchase
  • Table/group seating in select areas
  • NOTE: Vista Class is located on the upper deck so requires walking up stairs

    • Added Alaska Ferry Sailings

    M/V Lituya: Annette Bay & Ketchikan
    From August 15 thru Aug 19, 2019 there will be additional ferry sailings between Annette Bay and Ketchikan.

    Alaska Ferry Agreement Reached

    Alaska Ferries Are Back in Business 

    After a 7 day strike that cost the state more than 3.2 million dollars in fares, and disrupted transportation plans for more than 8,300 passengers &2,300 vehicles, the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific, reached an agreement Thursday night in its employment contract negotiations with the state. 

    Bringing the ferries back into service takes time as the system moves crews and suplies bck to the ships where they are docked.

    Alaska Govenor Dunleavy Ends Ferry Strike

    Newly Released Alaska Ferry Information

    The State of Alaska and Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific (IBU) reached a tentative agreement late Thursday night on a new three-year contract.
    The agreement allows the Alaska Marine ferries to begin preparations to resume ferry service to coastal communities.

    Bringing ferries back into service takes time as Alaska Marine moves crew and supplies back to the ships where they are docked.
    Alaska Marine is resuming ferry operations as follows:

    Lituya – Will begin with Ketchikan – ANB ferry run at 10:45am on Sunday, August 4th. 

    Tazlina – Will begin with a revised schedule of the Juneau-Haines-Juneau ferry run at 7:00am on Sunday, August 4th.

    LeConte – Will begin a Juneau- Gustavus ferry run at 7:00am on Sunday, August 4th.

    Aurora – Will begin with a revised schedule of Valdez-Whittier-Cordova ferry run at 7:30am on Sunday, August 4th.

    Malaspina – Will begin with a Juneau Petersburg ferry run at 5:45pm on Sunday, August 4th.

    Tustumena – Will begin with Kodiak– Homer ferry run at 10:15pm on Wednesday, August 7th.

    Columbia – Will begin with Ketchikan – Bellingham ferry run at 3:00pm on Wednesday, August, 7th.

    Kennicott – Will begin with a Ketchikan– Bellingham ferry run at 3:00pm on Thursday, August 8th.


    AMHS is still refunding passengers for sailings canceled through service resumption dates. AMHS staff will never request credit card information from passengers. Refunds are automatically returned to the credit card on file.

    To inquire about your refund, or rebook/schedule a new sailing, please send an email to info@ferrytravel.com. The Reservations Call Center is open Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m..

    To better serve displaced passengers, calls will answered from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday & Sunday.
    Due to the high volume of calls, it may take time to connect with a customer service representative. Passengers may also call ferry terminals if hold times are too long at the call center.

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    Alaska Ferry Strike Over

    Alaska Ferries Being Scheduled to Return to Work
    Although there are currently no explicit details, the Juneau office announced this morning that the ferry strike has been settled & that theAlaska ferries will be gin operating as soon as the vessels are restaffed, repositioned & new adjusted schedules are in place.

    Because ferries (and occasionally planes,) are often the only method of transportation for both residents and visitors to/from the coastal communities, the stike which began on Wednesday July 24, saw literally thousands of travellers stranded throughout the State.
    Fisheries, transport trucks, health officials, RV &car rental companies were all left struggling to find aternate transportation as the strike entered its 7th day.

    It is estimated that some 7,000 would be passengers were impacted by the IBU strikers As both sides dug in their heels, the state had, at last count, to refund some 3.1+ million dollars in pre-booked reservations.

    Updates will be postedon the www.ferrytravel.com site as soon as they are confirmed

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