Were planning to take a ferry from tsawwassen to swartz bay on the afternoon of friday 31 may, returning late. Tsawwassen vancouver to swartz bay victoria, horseshoe bay vancouver to nanaimo, but are taken for some of the smaller vessels to the gulf islands. Bc ferries to offer fare discounts on major routes to help fix reservation system. Compare swartz bay to tsawwassen ferry times, prices and book ferry tickets at. There was a 3 sailing wait which speaks to the fact that you need to book a. Get email alerts regarding service updates, announcements and special. Foot passenger customers travelling to or from tsawwassen and the southern gulf islands can make a reservation.
Tsawwassen vancouver to swartz bay victoria bc ferries. Bc ferries tsawwassen 2020 all you need to know before. I have made the crossing a couple of times without a reservation. Bonnie and klaus he speaks german are very nice people. Bc ferries tsawwassen updated december 2019 top tips. Copyright 2020 british columbia ferry services inc.
We checked in our luggage when we were heading to the gulf islands pender and bc ferries left it behind in tsawwassen. Bc ferries suspends horseshoe baynanaimo route until. Aug 11, 2019 this summer has been a particularly difficult one for people who rely on the bc ferries. Apr 03, 2020 bc ferries is suspending its horseshoe bay nanaimo service until further notice, as of tomorrow saturday, april 4. Colin wilson avoids bc ferries in his summer travels between vancouver island and the lower mainland. Direct ferries limited has its registered office in london, united. Canada reservations needed for bc ferries between tsawwassen and swartz bay. Reservations are recommended for travel between the. Bc ferries are waayy better than wa state ferries, even the terminal has cute shops and eateries with many more route times offered. Foot passenger customers travelling between tsawwassen and the southern gulf islands reservations are available for foot passenger customers travelling to and from tsawwassen and the southern gulf islands.
Bc ferries working to avoid more long weekend delays, missed. Oct 07, 2019 in regards to the discount for british columbia seniors, bc ferries administers the seniors discount in accordance with its contract with the provincial government and therefore, the discounts are offered only to bc seniors aged 65 or older monday through thursday, excluding holidays upon presentation of valid government issued bc identification. Then begin another reservation for your return trip. Bc ferries to offer fare discounts on major routes to help. Bc ferries two new hybridelectric island class ships arrive in bc. Vehicles wait to board a ferry at tsawwassen terminal. Increased traffic means increased sailings and operating costs for bc ferries, according to president and ceo mark collins.
To proceed, complete your outbound reservation including payment. Book today a round trip with bc ferries vacations and save. Bc ferries provides passenger and vehicle ferry services to 45 ports of call across coastal bc, with sailings to and from metro vancouver, vancouver island, the sunshine coast, the gulf islands, and northern bc. Bc ferries operates numerous scheduled ferry services from the tsawwassen ferry terminal, south of vancouver, to victoria swartz bay, nanaimo on vancouver island duke point, and to the southern gulf islands galiano island, mayne island, pender islands, saltspring island and saturna island.
Nov 18, 2018 on the busy remembrance day long weekend there was one tsawwassenswartz bay ferry sailing that had 50 unredeemed reservations. I prefer to plan in advance and book reservations to minimize the chance of being disappointed by. Faqs reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry. Were planning to take a ferry from tsawwassen to swartz bay. It is very close to tsawwassen ferry for victoria and only half an hour drive from vancouver airport. Bc ferries tsawwassen 2020 what to know before you go. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again on your next bc ferries vacation. Bc ferries is promising to do whatever it can to avoid the kind of terminal congestion that forced some passengers to miss their reservations on good friday. The company said this route carries much less commercial traffic than the other two routes connecting metro vancouver and vancouver island. To create a business or commercial account, please. Advance reservations can be made at or call 18887888840. Its well worth it and assures that you will get on board at the time you requested. Those ferry boats on the tsawwassen to swartz bay run are large ships. Ferries left on time and were efficiently loaded and unloaded.
May 24, 2018 and returning on or after that date, in the same transaction. The overall package savings was significant, the ferry rides were beautiful. Both our crossings were smooth, though due to smoke we could not see much of scenery on way to nanaimo, lovely views on return crossing though. While we upgrade our reservation system, you cannot book a return trip starting before. Bc ferries are the best forms of transport to get from the mainland to places on vancouver island and other smaller islands on the west coast of british columbia. For central coast travel between port hardy, bella coola, bella bella, shearwater, ocean falls and klemtu summer only book a complete central coast. Frequently asked questions bc ferries british columbia ferry. Bc ferries has an excellent web site where you can make advanced reservations for a fee. Tsawwassen service is no longer available with direct ferries. No reservations are taken for walkon passengers on the major routes, i.
You have until 2 12 hours before the scheduled sailing time to book your trip. Reservations are available for foot passenger customers travelling to and from tsawwassen and the southern gulf islands. Depart from the tsawwassen ferry terminal on a scenic 95minute bc ferries voyage across the strait of georgia and past the gulf islands to victoria. Tsawwassen hotel near bc ferries coast tsawwassen inn. Bc ferries plans to revamp reservation fares on three major. Reservations needed for bc ferries between tsawwassen and. Book your tickets online for bc ferries, tsawwassen. If you find a lower qualified rate within 24 hours of making your reservation, well match it and give you an extra 10% off. Ferry reservations bc ferries, tsawwassen traveller. About reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry. Bc ferries vacations offers roundtrip packages from vancouver to victoria bc.
Reservations are strongly recommended on this route. Relax in the comfort of our luxury coach and enjoy the spectacular views on your cruise through the gulf islands onboard bc ferries. For people who just need a ferry to get home, or to a longanticipated medical appointment, or work, or an endless number of other reasons, the excuses about a complex governance structure created by one government and maintained by another government, are unacceptable. Bc ferries tsawwassen all you need to know before you go. For travel between vancouver, whistler, kelowna and kamloops. Oct 09, 2019 tsawwassen was a great location for us as it meant we could stay an extra day on the island and go straight from tsawwassen to the international airport. Tsawwassen ferry terminal is located 39 km south of downtown vancouver on the. Travel must be paid for at time of booking no reservation fee will apply while space is available.
A tip for foot passengers bc ferries, tsawwassen traveller. Select a departure terminal prior to selecting your arrival terminal. Online reservations, central and north coast routes bc ferries. We booked a 2 night victoria package with bc ferries and couldnt have been happier. Reservations for vancouver gulf islands routes bc ferries. Victoria royal package fairmont empress bc ferries vacations. Home bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. Tsawwassen ferry terminal 1 ferry causeway delta, bc ferries. Drive up space is available on all bookable sailings with the exception of the tsawwassen southern gulf island route, which is 100 per cent reservable.
Bc ferries tsawwassen all you need to know before you. Please know that i have shared this feedback with the appropriate management teams. Tsawwassen ferry, compare prices, times and book tickets. I have searched bc ferries website but have been unable to find out how far ahead i can book ferries. Ticket sales end ten minutes before the scheduled sailing time for walkon passengers and five minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles view todays departures and arrivals see where our ships are now create a mybcferries account and subscribe to our email notification network. If you are a resident of british columbia and have a permanent disability, reduced fares are available this applies to passenger fares only. Went from horseshoe bay to nanaimo and returned swartz bay to tsawwassen. Pender and bc ferries left it behind in tsawwassen.
We chose not to book the ferries and saved the money. Bon voyage 2019 this morning, we met an inspiring young man, josh yeung at whytecliff agile learning centre in langley. If you prefer to book your reservation with one of our agents please call us at 1 888 788 8840. Our packages include return ferries to many coastal bc destinations, accommodation and activities try searching now travelling within 48 hours. Heres when to shell out money for bc ferries reservations. For assistance, please contact our customer service centre. Online reservation booking is safe, secure and convenient. Car travel on ferry bc ferries, tsawwassen traveller. Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea at the fairmont empress in victoria, british columbia. Bc ferries vacations also offers over 100 travel packages, including return ferry and accommodation. Note that, while underage children may travel unescorted given the above circumstances, bc ferries cannot provide direct student supervision.
We found out later that the locals never checkin luggage and always carry it aboard. I am happy that you enjoyed your stay at chateau victoria, it certainly is a wonderful hotel. Pre book is easy and a must bc ferries, tsawwassen. How can i request book reserve to be on the upper vehicle deck. Please enter some information about yourself and we will create a new mybcferries account for you. About reservations bc ferries british columbia ferry services inc. We used bc ferries to cross to nanaimo and returned from schwarz bay to vancouver. For up to date schedules and fare information, visit if you intend to board a bc ferries connector coach on the ferry, please ensure that any baggage you check at the terminal has a bc ferries connector bus tag on it. Its one of the reasons why bc ferries is planning variablepriced fares for its three major routes between vancouver island and the lower mainland. Please visit bc connector for schedules, rates and to purchase tickets. Bc ferries vacations also offers over 100 travel packages, including return ferry. Great special offers available and timetable and port information. This time we did the sailing from duke point at nanaimo to tsawwassen which is south of vancouver compared to. When we return once again to bc, im sure we will visit them again.
Vancouver island, delta, vancouver, the southern gulf islands, the us border, and more. Easy to make reservations online which we did about 3 months prior to travelling from uk. Can i make a foot passenger reservation for travel between tsawwassen. Nestled in the seaside community of sunny tsawwassen, just a few minutes away from the bc ferries tsawwassen terminal, coast tsawwassen inn gives you easy access to the many surrounding areas of interest. Select round trip or one way, enter travel dates, then select departure and arrival terminals. How much does it cost to make standard vehicle reservations on these routes.
Victoria getaway package, accent inns bc ferries vacations. We want to express our dissappointment with bc ferries and their efforts in creating an area. Klaus is full of interesting stories and bonnie knows so much about canada, vancouver, victoria and tsawassen. More information to make a reservation, please call customer care at 1888 bc ferry 2233779. Just carry it on board and use the lift to get you to the passenger deck. Reservation issue bc ferries, tsawwassen traveller. The scenic sail on bc ferries is 1 hour and 35 minutes to victorias swartz bay.
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