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Importance of Making a Reservation on BC Ferries

 BC Ferry Reservations

Although a reservation on any of the 3 Mainland to Vancouver Island ferry routes is not required, waiting at the terminal as ferry after ferry departs with a full load and you are left at the dock is no fun. 

The $18 BC Ferry reservation charge brings the total Mainland to Vancouver Island passage cost for a driver plus a standard vehicle (under 20' & under 7' high), to about $118.55 Cdn. 

If travelling without a reservation, the cost is $100.55, so booking a reservation is absolutely worth the extra dollars.

Some early morning & late night sailings to between Vancouver & Vancouver Island are discounted and can be secured through a call to 1-888-223-2779.

Click below for timetable & schedules

Alaska Ferry Dining

Alaska Ferry Smorgasbord Offerings: From Meats to Pastas to Salads


The self-serve dining areas on all Alaska ferries are open throughout the day and the menu, ranging from sandwiches to hamburgers, salads to pastas, is varied and plentiful. 


Both hot and cold drinks are available in the cafeteria and both snacks & cold drinks are always available through vending machines. 


The 2 certified ocean class Alaska ferries, offer passengers a full service, sit down dinning room with a menu that includes not only fresh seafood from Alaska, but a variety of entrees.

The ocean class vessels are the Columbia* which travels the Inside Passage and the Tustumena** which provides summer ferry service 2x a month to the Aleutian Islands.


Passengers are always welcome to bring their own snacks, treats & spirits should they wish, the enjoyment of spirits however is confined to the passengers' cabin. 


Although microwave use in the cafeterias is available to passengers, anything that needing refrigeration must be kept in a personal cooler.     Ice vending machines are available 24/7.


* Bellingham, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersberg, Sitka, Juneau, Haines and Skagway

**  Kodiak, Seldovia, Port Lions, Ouzinkie & Homer

BC Ferry Schedule Change Notice

Quadra Island Residents & Visitors Should Note BC Ferry Schedule changes

One of the two ferries serving the Campbell River - Quadra Island route requires repair to of one of its thrusters.

The repair, taking place at Buckley Bay should be quick, but until the return of the MV Island Nagalis at the end of October, the route will be served by only one ferry.

The modified schedule (see BCFerries.com) could result in line-ups between Campbell River & Quathiaski Cove so it would be wise to arrive for a chosen sailing well in advance of the scheduled departure time.


BC Ferry Fare Reduction

BC Ferry Specials

BC Ferry fare savings can be had on specific sailings (both directions) between Vancouver and Vancouver Island at the Swartz Bay, the Duke Point, Departure Bay and the Tsawwassen terminals.

Reservations through 1-800-223-3779 must be made in advance of a chosen sailing as the discounted fare can not be bought at the terminals. 

The BC Ferry fare savings including reservation costs, start at $49 for a standard car & driver.
If made more than an hr prior to sailing, changes to a reservation are possible for a $5 charge.

Updated Bellingham to Alaska Ferry News

Ferry From Bellingham To Alaska To Undergo Repairs

MV Columbia, the largest ferry in the Alaska fleet will be pulled from service to enable work on the vessels steering components.

Expectation is that the MV Columbia will be out of service for 1 week commencing 01 November.  The ferry is expected to resume her weekly route from Bellingham to Haines and Skagway on 07 November.

The ferry departing from Bellingham each Wednsday will head north with stops in Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersberg, Sitka, Juneau, Haines and finally Skagway, before turning around to return to her most southern port of Bellingham.

The Columbia can accommodate nearly 500 passengers and approximately 181 standard 16' vehicles.
The sleeping cabin configuration on the Bellingham ferry to Alaska is divided into 2 berth and 4 berth cabins (one  &  2 bunk beds respectively ).
All cabins are private and have bed linens, sink, shower & a toilet   

Reservations or quotes can be secured by using the widge on the Home Page at www.ferrytravel.com or by calling 1-800-686-0446

Seattle - Victoria Ferry Fare Confusion

Explanation of Seattle - Victoria Ferry Fares 

When booking the popular Seattle to Victoria ferry be aware that there are a number of different fare categories. 

Costs reflect the:

- ticket type (discounted or standard)

- travel date ( weekend travel costs more)

- season 

Example

Discounted fares between Seattle and Victoria cost less, BUT are non-changeable, non-cancelable and non-refundable.

Standard fare tickets are changeable, cancelable and refundable provided a cancellation or change request is received 2 or more days prior to sailing.


Ticket fares shown on this site include all port taxes & fees and are changeable, refundable & cancellable. 


To upgrade, or secure a ferry/hotel package or secure a discounted ticket call 1-800-686-0446


Seat Classes

1) Comfort Class: leather seating, private cabin, complimentary snacks/beverages

2) Vista Class: Spacious upper-deck section:leather seats, top deck panoramic views, table seating for small groups

3) Standard Class: Main deck seating (with or without windows)


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