Travel advisory: Anticipated Adverse Weather Conditions - Tuesday, November 19 to Wednesday, November 20 View ×

Posted: Monday, November 18, 2024

We are actively following a rapidly intensifying storm that is expected to reach parts of British Columbia’s West Coast by Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The adverse weather conditions may impact travel through till Wednesday, November 20.

Travellers are advised to check our Service Notices page prior to travel for any possible service disruptions.

The safety of our passengers and crew is of primary importance to us, and we will continue to monitor this weather system and share information as it becomes available. For further information regarding any weather warnings in place, please visit Environment Canada.

For the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, customers can follow our @BCFerries X Account, check Current Conditions or visit bcferries.com.

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Service notice - Sailing Cancellations and Risk of Cancellations - Tuesday and Wednesday - Adverse Weather Conditions

Posted:   Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Issued: Tuesday, November 19 at 11:55 am

To ensure the safety of our customers and crew, the following sailings between Port McNeill (Vancouver Island), Sointula (Malcolm Island) and Alert Bay (Cormorant Island) must be cancelled for today, Tuesday, November 19, 2024, as a result of Environment Canada’s deteriorating weather forecast for high winds near East Vancouver Island.

Cancelled Sailings - Tuesday, November 19:
12:20 pm departing Alert Bay
1:10 pm departing Port McNeill
1:45 pm departing Sointula
2:20 pm departing Port McNeill

Sailings at Risk of Cancellation - Tuesday, November 19:
3:15 pm departing Alert Bay
4:05 pm departing Port McNeill
4:35 pm departing Sointula
5:10 pm departing Port McNeill
5:55 pm departing Alert Bay
6:40 pm departing Port McNeill
7:10 pm departing Sointula
7:40 pm departing Port McNeill
8:25 pm departing Alert Bay
9:00 pm departing Sointula
9:30 pm departing Port McNeill
10:00 pm departing Sointula

All sailings on Wednesday, November 20 are also at risk of cancellation.

We know you have important places to be. We will monitor the weather conditions and share updates with you as further information becomes available.

For up-to-date sailing and departure information, visit bcferries.com, follow @BCFerries on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.

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