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

Reposted: Tuesday, November 19, 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 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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What are shuttle sailings?

A shuttle sailing is when a ferry departs as soon as it is full, instead of waiting for a scheduled departure. We change to shuttle sailings on some of our non-bookable routes when there is a large build-up of vehicle or passenger traffic at either terminal on these routes.

After the ferry docks and unloads, customers waiting at the terminal will board straight away. Customers at the less busy terminal may wonder why the ferry is shuttling if they don't see long lines. This is because the other terminal on the route is experiencing heavy traffic.

After traffic clears, sailings change back to the posted sailing schedule. We shuttle an average of 200–300 extra round-trips every year.

Why do we offer shuttle sailings?
Shuttle sailings allow us to run more frequent sailings - clearing large build-ups of vehicle or passenger traffic at terminals and reducing wait times for customers.
How will I know when the ferry is providing shuttle sailings?
A service notice will be posted to our website and the digital screens at the terminal will be updated to let customers know when the ferry is providing shuttle sailings. 
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