Service notice - Revised Schedule - As of November 16, 2024

Posted:   Saturday, November 16, 2024

Reissued: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Revised Schedule
Descanso Bay (Gabriola Island) – Nanaimo Harbour

As of Saturday, November 16, 2024

The Port of Nanaimo issued an immediate and mandatory order for the removal of all vessels using the Vessel Visiting Pier until further notice as there is a severe risk posed by the compromised condition of the facility.

As a result, the following sailings between Descanso Bay – Nanaimo Harbour have been cancelled until further notice.

Cancelled Sailings:
7:05 am departing Descanso Bay
5:05 pm departing Descanso Bay (Daily - except Wednesdays)

These impacts are expected to extend through the end of November. Customers looking to travel this route should be aware of the following revised schedule until further notice:

Beginning Saturday, November 16

Departing Descanso Bay

Departing Nanaimo Harbour

5:15 am (Mon - Fri Only)

5:45 am (Mon - Fri Only)

6:20 am

6:55 am (Mon - Sat Only)

7:35 am (Mon - Sat Only)

7:35 am (Mon - Sat Only)

8:10 am

8:10 am

8:45 am

8:45 am

9:20 am

9:20 am

9:55 am

9:55 am

10:30 am

10:30 am (Wed * – DG Only)

11:05 am

11:05 am

11:40 am

11:40 am

12:55 pm

12:55 pm

1:30 pm

1:30 pm

2:15 pm

2:15 pm

2:50 pm

2:50 pm

3:25 pm

3:25 pm

4:00 pm

4:00 pm

4:35 pm

4:35 pm

5:05 pm (Wed Only)

5:05 pm

5:40 pm (Wed * – DG Only)

6:15 pm

6:50 pm

7:30 pm

8:00 pm

9:10 pm

9:40 pm

10:05 pm (Except Wed)

10:30 pm (Except Wed)

11:00 pm

* Dangerous Goods - No Passengers

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available. We appreciate your continued patience.

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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