Services on the VANCOUVER – VICTORIA (TSAWWASSEN-SWARTZ BAY) ferry start at 7:00 AM on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How early should I get to ferry without reservation?
If you are still on the waitlist on the day you want to travel, we recommend you try arriving at the terminal a minimum of three hours prior to the scheduled departure time. If customers with confirmed spots don’t arrive for the sailing, we fill their spots with waitlisted customers.
What time does the Tsawwassen ferry terminal open?
6:00AM – 8:45PM.
How early should you arrive for BC Ferries?
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before sailing. This gives you time to check in and prepare to board the ferry comfortably.
Are ferries running from Vancouver to Victoria?
BC Ferries from Tsawwassen:
The scenic sail on BC Ferries is 1 hour and 35 minutes to Victoria’s Swartz Bay terminal. The Victoria ferry from Vancouver goes at least every 2 hours (more in the peak summer season), generally starting at 7:00 am. The total trip time from Vancouver is about 4 hours.
What time is the ferry check-in?
Passengers are advised to check in and collect boarding passes at BRF Check-in Counter at least 1 1/2 hours before departure time. BRF reserves the right to cancel booking if boarding pass is not collected forty minutes before departure. Entry VISA, if required.
Can you get an earlier ferry than booked?
Usually, the ticket that you purchase is only valid for the crossing you have booked. Some ferry companies allow you to change your departure time at the port, but this usually only happens if multiple ferry sailings are available per day.
Is the ferry to Victoria Open?
Ferry service between Port Angeles, WA and Victoria, BC will resume on Monday, November 8, 2021.
What time does the Departure Bay ferry terminal open?
WEST VANCOUVER – NANAIMO (HORSESHOE BAY-DEPARTURE BAY) ferry time schedule overview for the upcoming week: Starts operating at 6:15 AM and ends at 10:10 PM. Operating days this week: everyday.
How long is ferry ride from Tsawwassen to Victoria?
1 hour and 35 minutes
The Swartz Bay ferry terminal, approximately 30km north of downtown Victoria, offers a point of entry from Tsawwassen (Vancouver and the Lower Mainland) and the Gulf Islands. The travel time from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay is 1 hour and 35 minutes and BC Ferries provides frequent travel times on this route.
Can I take an earlier BC ferry?
Arrived early: customers arriving in time for an earlier sailing, on the date they booked to travel, may travel on an earlier sailing based on order of arrival at the terminal. A cancellation fee will be applied to their booking. Applicable only for the same day, route and direction of travel as booked.
What is the busiest day on BC Ferries?
Sunday afternoon and Saturday morning are also expected to be less busy than Thursday, Friday, Sunday afternoon and Monday, which are considered peak times, according to BC Ferries.
Do you need ID to get on a ferry?
The passport or ID Card must be presented at check-in. If you do not have a valid passport or ID card you will not be permitted to travel. When travelling with a vehicle, a valid vehicle technical passport (original) must be presented at check-in.
Do seniors still ride free on BC Ferries?
Passenger fare types. BC Seniors travel free on select routes1 Monday to Thursday2 with one of these valid IDs: BC Services Card. BC Driver’s Licence.
How many hours is the ferry from Vancouver to Victoria?
Victoria is on Vancouver Island, 107 kilometres (76 miles) southwest of Vancouver. The trip by car and ferry, or bus and ferry, takes approximately 4 hours each way from downtown Vancouver.
How much does it cost to get from Vancouver to Victoria?
Harbour Air flies from Vancouver to Victoria hourly. Alternatively, BC Ferries Connector – Wilson’s Group operates a vehicle from Vancouver, BC to Victoria, BC twice daily. Tickets cost $22 – $65 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
Can you bring food on a ferry?
Food on board
Are you allowed to bring food with you? Yes, of course! Actually, you are not only allowed, but you are advised to. To be clear, there are canteens or restaurants on the ferries, where you can find snacks and drinks.
Can I bring knife on ferry?
Please note: Foot passengers may not transport firearms, ammunition or any other item considered to be a dangerous weapon, such as bows and arrows, knives (including chef’s knives) swords etc, on board our vessels.
Does Google Maps account for ferry time?
Google maps knows when the ferry is sailing and takes this and the time the ferry trip takes into account.
Can you change ferry times?
This depends on the type of ticket you have booked, but in most cases you will be able to amend your booking. You can check your confirmation email or log into My Account to see if you are able to amend your booking.
What happens if you miss a ferry?
Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable. So, your best bet is to try to use it for another time, if possible.