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Seattle Victoria Ferry Requirement Reminder

Canada Entry Requirements:

  1. Necessary ID and Travel Documents
    When traveling between Seattle & Victoria, it will be necessary to pass through Customs and Border Protection at the border. 
  2. You will need one of the following travel documents:
    • A Passport (required for air travel)
    • A Passport Card
    • An Enhanced Driver License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID) applicable to select state/province only, this is different than a Real ID.
    • A NEXUS Card
  3. ArriveCAN (click here)
    Approved receipt of accepted submission within 72 hours of arrival into Canada. 
  4.  It is strongly recommend completing your ArriveCAN entry via the app.
  5. Negative PCR COVID-19 test results (NOT rapid antigen test) taken within 72 hours of arrival into Canada.                               IMPORTANT: PCR test must be taken within 72 hours of planned arrival time into Canada. 
  6. Proof of full vaccination hard copy.                                          Your digital copy of your proof of vaccination will be uploaded into your ArriveCAN submission.

All documents listed above are required in order to board the Seattle WA ferry to Victoria BC.

Anacortes - Sidney - Friday Harbor Ferry Service

Anacortes - Sidney Ferry Out of Service Indefinitely
The seasonal ferry service to and from Anacortes, the San Juan Islands and Victoria, continues to be suspended.
John Vezina of Washington State Ferries reported that ”significant crewing & vessel availability challenges” are the major issues.

Historically Washington State Ferries ran the nine month ferry service from Anacortes to Sidney with stops at Friday Harbour on San Juan Island, but the recent health challenges suggest the ferry service which started in 1922,  is unlikely to operate in 2022.  

For Sidney, Anacortes & Friday Harbor businesses it's disappointing as they won't get the level of tourist traffic previously enjoyed: and for BC locals, the suspended ferry service means visiting Washington is not nearly as easy as in past years.

Sidney mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith noted a restoration of service is being worked on and that there is a chance the ferry service might return toward the end of the season.

Sidney and Anacortes who are sister cities, had been planning on celebrating 100 years of the ferry service connection this year. 

Covid Update For Ferry Travel

As of 01 April 2022
The Canadian Government has announced that effective April 1, 2022  fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter Canada by ferry.   
Fully vaccinated travellers seeking to arrive in Canada before April 1, 2022, must still have a valid pre-entry test.

ALSO NOTE: All travellers continue to be required to submit their mandatory information in ArriveCAN (free mobile app or website) before their arrival in Canada. 
Travellers who arrive without completing their ArriveCAN submission may have to test on arrival and quarantine for 14 days, regardless of their vaccination status. 


Tavellers who qualify as fully vaccinated and are arriving in Canada from any country, may need to take a COVID-19 molecular test on arrival if selected for mandatory random testing. Travellers selected for mandatory random testing are not required to quarantine while awaiting their test result.

Partially or unvaccinated travellers who are currently allowed to travel to Canada, should note that pre-entry testing requirements are not changing.


All travellers 5 years of age or older who do not qualify as fully vaccinated must continue to provide proof of an accepted type of pre-entry COVID-19 test result:
* a valid, negative antigen test, administered or observed by an accredited lab or testing provider, taken outside of Canada no more than one day before their initially scheduled departure time or their arrival at the marine port of entry;
OR
* a valid negative molecular test taken no more than 72 hours before their initially scheduled departure time or their arrival at the marine port of entry;
OR
* a previous positive molecular test taken at least 10 calendar days and no more than 180 calendar days before their initially scheduled  departure time or their arrival at the marine port of entry.
*  It is important to note that positive antigen test results will not be accepted.

All travellers continue to be required to submit their mandatory information in ArriveCAN (free mobile app or website) before their arrival in Canada. 
Travellers who arrive without completing their ArriveCAN submission may have to test on arrival and quarantine for 14 days, regardless of their vaccination status. 

Travellers taking a cruise must submit their information in ArriveCAN within 72 hours before boarding

Seattle - Victoria Ferry Resumes Service

Seattle - Victoria Ferry Escape
After an absence of almost 2 years the high-speed ferry from Seattle to Victoria will resume service April 15, 2022
Travelling between downtown Seattle & downtown Victoria, the ferry will provide service commencing in April.
Reservations ( www.ferrytravel.com) should be made well in advance as sailings sell out quickly

Seattle to Victoria Ferry Schedule
15 April - 18 April the ferry will depart Seattle Fri- Mon at 8:00 AM
22 April - 09 October the ferry will depart Seattle daily at 7:30 AM
10 Oct - 03 January the ferry will depart Seattle daily at 8:00 AM
 Victoria to Seattle Ferry Schedule
15 April - 18 April the ferry will depart Victoria Fri- Mon at 5:00 PM
22 April - 09 October the ferry will depart Victoria daily at 5:00 PM
10 Oct - 03 January the ferry will depart Victoriadaily  at 5:00 PM
 ( No Sailing Christmas Day)

Seattle - Victoria Ferry Hotel Packages are guaranteed to save money so if planning to stay a day or few, call 1-800-686-0446

Bellingham WA Ferry to Whittier AK Update

Ferry Space for Vehicles Travelling Between Washingtom & Alaska Is Tight

Heavy demand for travel on the ferries which travelling across the Gulf from Washington to Whittier has resulted in a sold-out position of all vehicle space until mid August.   Vehicle space south from Whittier to Bellingham is getting tighter

 Historically the cross-gulf ferry Bellingham to Whittier - which avoids travel through Canada- sails 2x per month from April through September.

Because of the dynamic pricing policy introduced by the State of Alaska in 2019, fares can change substantially as any sailing fills.
To ensure the best chance of securing both vehicle space and the lowest pricing, it is important to choose the desired sailing, and book the ferry as soon as travel plans can be set.

Because pricing for each sailing can vary substantially from day to day depending on the demand, it is a good idea to check the costs on several sailing dates if travel plans are flexible.

Mask Requirtement Mandate Update

BC Ferries Drops Mask Mandate
As of midnight 11 March 2022, masks will no longer be required for travellers on BC Ferries.

The move is in keeping with Dr. Bonnie Henrys' decision to repeal the public health order requiring masks in public spaces.
Dr Henry enphasised however that it is important to respect every individuals decision with respect to who chooses to continue wearing masks.


Prince Rupert Ferry To Alaska

Ketchikan AK - Prince Rupert Ferry Resumes Service
After a 3 year absence, the popular ferry service from Prince Rupert to Ketchikan Alaska is now scheduled to resume regular service.
Commencing mid June 2022, the Ketchikan ferry to Prince Rupert in British Columbia will operate 2 sailings per month.
To book passage please call 1-800-686-0446 or email info@ferrytravel.com

Appropriate vaccinations plus a current passport for everyone over 18 years, will be required for this cross-border sailing.

The Alaska ferry will travel North from Prince Rupert to Alaska stopping in Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Juneau, Haines & Skagway and South from Ketchikan to Bellingham Washington.

The BC Prince Rupert ferry travels to Port Hardy and Haida Gwaii in British Columbia.
Travellers from Alaska can use the Ketchikan ferry to Prince Rupert & change ships to connect to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island.
From Port Hardy one can travel down the Island to Victoria BC where they can board the Port Angeles ferry to Anacortes or the BCF Victoria ferry ( at Swartz Bay) to travel to Vancouver BC. 
Vancouver is approximately 25 minutes from Bellingham WA by highway.



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