Posted: Monday, December 23, 2024
Due to forecasted high winds for the Strait of Georgia and North Vancouver Island, service on multiple routes may be affected on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
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.
BC Ferries’ Customer Service Centre hours for the holiday:
- December 24 – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
- December 25 – Closed
- December 31 – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Service Notices will continue to be posted with regular updates provided as needed. Travellers can find our Service Notices posted here.
Check Current Conditions for up-to-date sailing and departure information. For further information regarding the weather warnings in place, please visit Environment Canada.
Route
Reservations are strongly recommended for this route.
Bella Bella terminal is located on the east coast of Campbell Island in the Central Coast region of BC. The terminal is a 5 minute drive south of the community of Bella Bella. Sailings departing from Bella Bella provide service to Port Hardy and Prince Rupert with a connector service to the central coastal communities of Shearwater, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola.
With a reservation – Arrive at the terminal 60 to 120 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Your booking will not be honoured and travel will be based on your order of arrival at the terminal if you arrive before booking check-in has opened, or after booking check-in has closed.
- Booking check-in opens 120 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles*
- Booking check-in closes 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles*
Without a reservation – Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal.
- Ticket sales close 20 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure for foot passengers and vehicles*
*Hostled vehicles – Reservation check-in and ticket sales for hostled vehicles close 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure.
Route
Bella Coola terminal is located on the central coast of BC and is a 5 minute drive west of the town of Bella Coola.
With a reservation (summer) – Check in at the Bella Coola Co-op parking lot on the south side of 450 MacKenzie Street between 90 to 120 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure. Your booking will not be honoured and travel will be based on your order of arrival at the terminal if you arrive before booking check-in has opened, or after booking check-in has closed.
- Booking check-in opens 120 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.*
- Booking check-in closes 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.*
- Booking will be completed in the parking lot by a BC Ferries representative, who will provide instructions for travelling to the ferry for boarding at the appropriate time.
With a reservation (off-peak) – Arrive at the terminal 60 to 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Your booking will not be honoured and travel will be based on your order of arrival at the terminal if you arrive before booking check-in has opened, or after booking check-in has closed.
- Booking check-in opens 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.*
- Booking check-in closes 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.*
Without a reservation – tickets can be purchased on board the ferry, space permitting.
Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal.
- Ticket sales close 20 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure for foot passengers and vehicles.*
*Including hostled vehicles.
Download the BC Ferries app
Manage your trips, your way! Download the app today on the App Store or Google Play Store.
Travel Tips
Check out our travel tips and make your next journey a smooth sailing. See you on board soon.
Sailing Specials
Check out BC Ferries sailing specials before you sail, to see how you can save!