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Ferries
With so much coastline and so many islands, as you might imagine, ferries are a very important part of life and form a vital transport link.
Vancouver to Vancouver Island
BC Ferries
The Inside Passage
BC Ferries
Most of the islands off the westcoast are reached by ferry from Vancouver. There are two ports. Tsawwassen, to the south of Vancouver and close to the airport, is the main departure point for the Gulf islands and Victoria.
Horseshoe Bay to the north of Vancouver on the Whistler road has ferries to Nanaimo on Vancouver island, the Sunshine Coast plus a few of the northern Gulf Islands. The ferries are not expensive costing around £6 per adult and £20 per car. Reservations are recommended during high season and at weekends and cost a further £10 each way. There are further crossings and ferries up and down the coast most of which cannot be reserved.
The Inside Passage Ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert is a very popular journey really a mini-cruise as MV Northern Adventure sails through the unbelievable beautiful scenery between Vancouver Island and the mainland. There are a series of talks on board and you might also see whales on the voyage.
Southbound Departure from Prince Rupert at 0730. Arrive Port Hardy 2230 May: 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 & 31 only June, July, September: Even-numbered days August: Odd-numbered days On June 16, 30, July 14, 28, Aug. 11, 25, September 8 the ship stops at McLoughlin Bay enroute to Port Hardy. Arrival time is therefore 2330. Northbound Departures from Port Hardy at 0730 Arrive Prince Rupert 2230
The Discovery Coast
BC Ferries
May: 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 & 30 only June, July, September: Odd-numbered days August: Even-numbered days On June 19, July 3, 17, 31, August 14, 28 the ship stops at McLoughlin Bay Arrival time at Prince Rupert will be 2330. Prices each way: Adult £80 Child aged 5-11 £44. Car £188.
The Discovery Coast ferry from Port Hardy to Bella Bella or Bella Coola must also be pre-booked as should the Queen Charlotte Ferry from Prince Rupert. Rates on request.
NB. For travel from Port Hardy or Prince Rupert the recommended check in time is 2.5 hours before scheduled departure. Reservations unclaimed 2 hours before sailing will be cancelled.
Motorhome £325 over 20' long and 6' 8 high an extra £13 per foot. You might like to reserve a cabin for the journey, particularly if you are travelling without a car. Inboard and Outboard cabins have four berths, shower, washbasin, and toilet. Luxury Cabins have 2 sleeping configurations: 1 double bed; or 2 single beds and a pull-out sofa. Inboard Cabins £43 Outboard Cabins £51 Luxury Cabins £115.
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