Updated April 28, at: 4:37 pm

Due to Covid-19 related crew illnesses, the Northern Adventure has cancelled the following on Friday, April 29:

12:30 am departing Skidegate to Prince Rupert

Customers impacted are asked to keep their receipts and contact Customer Relations for compensation on a case-by-case basis.

The Northern Adventure will provide cargo and limited essential passenger travel only sailings, with TAP medical customers receiving priority, on the following schedule:

A TAP confirmation number must be provided at the time of booking for medical-related travel on these sailings. Passenger amenities (food service and cabins) will not be available.

Regular scheduled service in the north will resume Friday, April 29 starting with the 11:00 am sailing from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy.

A charter plane has been scheduled for the following flights between Prince Rupert - Skidegate, for impacted passengers. Travellers on these flights must check-in at the BC Ferries terminal by the following check-in times, in order to be shuttled to the airport:

*Passengers for this flight must take the 12:00 pm sailing from Skidegate to Alliford Bay, and a shuttle to the airport will be provided in Alliford Bay.

Impacted passengers can book the charter flights and essential travel sailings by calling our Customer Service Centre at 1-888-223-3779.

Masks are mandatory on flights and strongly recommended for travel on board these sailings in all indoor public spaces. Proof of vaccination is not required at this time.

We require a specific number of crew members on board the vessel to ensure the safety of our passengers in the unlikely event of an emergency and to comply with Transport Canada regulations, and this Covid-19 outbreak has limited our ability to provide full service. We will continue to provide updates as soon as they become available.

Our Customer Service Centre will contact customers with bookings on the cancelled sailing to let them know their booking must be cancelled and we will refund fees and/or fares. Click here for more information about bookings on cancelled sailings.

For the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, follow @BCFerries on Twitter, visit our Current Conditions webpage at www.bcferries.com or call us toll free at 1-888-223-3779.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of the cancellations this week.