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BC Ferries Go Electric

BC Ferries Commit to Ordering 4 Hybrid Ferries

With the intention of standardizing their fleet, enhancing flexibility and enabling their vessels to interchange with one another, BC Ferries believes the additional Island Class  ships will create efficiencies that in the end not only enhance the bottom line, but prove more reliable.

The Hybrid ferries are expected to begin service between Nanaimo & Gabriola, Campbell River & Quadra Island in 2027. 

Rudder Issues cause BC Ferry Cancellations

Rudder Issues Cause Cancellations on the Queen of New Westminster

Several Vancouver - Victoria ferry departures scheduled for the Queen of New Westminster have now been cancelled.

The following sailings have been removed until the mechanical issue is fixed.

Thursday, Feb. 22  the following sailings are cancelled

From Tsawwassen  4:00pm &  From Swartz Bay 6:00pm 

Friday, Feb. 23 the following sailings are cancelled

From Tsawwassen  12:00pm & 4:00pm :  From Swartz Bay 2:00pm & 6:00pm 

Sunday, Feb. 25 the following sailings are cancelled

From Tsawwassen  12:00 PM & 4:00pm :  From Swartz Bay 2:00 PM & 6:00pm




BC Ferries Anticipates Heavy Demand From" Swifties"

Taylor Swift Is Coming To Vancouver BC & BC Ferries Is Preparing

In anticipation of increased demand from Islanders headed to the Taylor Swift concert which takes place on the 6, 7, and 8 of December 2024, BC Ferries will increased their Victoria to Vancouver schedule by 22 sailings

Additional round-trip sailings will be scheduled between Vancouver & Victoria on:
Thursday December 05, three sailings
Friday Dec 6, 2024  two additional sailings
Saturday December 7 , 2024 3 extrasailings
Sunday December 8, 2024 will see 2 added sailings
The sailing times for the added sailings will be posted as soon as they are confirmed

BC Ferries has also added a sailing at 11:55 PM Feb 21 2024, between Vancouver & Nanaimo to provide transportation for Islanders headed home from the Madonna concert in Vancouver 

Interesting Fact: When Taylor performed in Seattle during the summer, the increased seismic activity equaled a 2.3  magnitude earthquake. 
That's called popularity  !

Avoiding Canada to get to Alaska

Cross Gulf Sailings Cancelled Again in 2024

A shortage of crew has once again forced the 2024 cancellation of the Alaska ferry crossing between Bellingham & Whittier.
The cross-gulf route was the only way for travellers with vehicles headed to or from Alaska to avoid driving through Canada.  

Crossing the Canadian border requires all travellers over the age of 18 to have a valid passport and no felonies. 
Be aware that DUIs are considered a felony in Canada & may prevent entry into the country.
With respect to firearms, rifles and shotguns can be transported through the border on the way to/from Alaska however handguns are never permitted into Canada.
It is absolutely essential to advise customs officials if transporting any type of firearms and to ensure that the firearms are both locked and have empty barrels with clean barrels 

Until the Bellingham - Whittier route is reinstated by the Alaska ferry system, the only way to get vehicles into or out of Alaska without travelling through Canada, is by barge
Barges travel between Seattle and Anchorage / Fairbanks etc every week, year-round,  and provide an opportunity to transport vehicles  ( no passengers ) between the Lower 48 and Alaska without going through Canada.

Barges from Seattle also travel the Inside Passage stopping in Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Sitka, Juneau, Haines & Skagway.  
Vehicles on barges can be packed with household items but must have no more that 1/4 tank of gas when loaded onto the barge.

For more information on barging call toll free 1-800-686-0446




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