resolved.
The 3:30 pm departures from Nanaimo Harbour and Descanso Bay will also be delayed as a result.
The vessels are expected to make up some time on the run throughout the day. Check the vessel tracker for up to date positions of the ships.
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#BCFAlert: Nanaimo Harbour - Gabriola Island (Descanso Bay)
Issued: 3:30 pm
Our 2:55 pm sailing from Nanaimo Harbour - Descanso Bay (Gabriola Island) departed 35 minutes behind schedule due to an earlier mechanical issue with the rescue boat davit which has since been...
This ensures we can stage your vehicle at the terminal ahead of standby customers.
The vessel is expected to be back on schedule for the 2:30 pm departure from Prince Rupert - Skidegate (Haida Gwaii) tomorrow afternoon.
Queen Charlotte Sound.
The 11:40 pm departing McLoughlin Bay - Prince Rupert sailing will also be delayed.
If you have a reservation on the 4:30 pm sailing from Bear Cove today, please arrive no later than 6:00 pm to maintain your reserved status for the delayed departure....
#BCFAlert: Port Hardy (Bear Cove) - Bella Bella (McLoughlin Bay) - Prince Rupert
Issued: 2:05 pm
Our 4:30 pm sailing from Bear Cove (Port Hardy) - McLoughlin Bay (Bella Bella) - Prince Rupert will depart 3 hours and 30 minutes behind schedule due to severe wave height in...
window noted in your booking confirmation email to maintain your reserved status. This ensures we can stage your vehicle at the terminal ahead of standby customers and those reserved on later sailings.
Thank you to our customers for your patience during this delay.
Point, the 5:45 pm departing Tsawwassen, and the 8:15 pm departing Duke Point sailings to also be delayed. Please check Current Conditions if you are looking to travel with us today.
If you have a reservation on an upcoming sailing today, please arrive during the check-in...
#BCFAlert: Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Nanaimo (Duke Point or Departure Bay)
Reissued: 1:52 pm
Our 12:45 pm sailing from Tsawwassen (Vancouver) - Duke Point (Nanaimo) departed 1 hour and 6 minutes behind schedule due to a medical emergency.
We expect the 3:15 pm departing Duke...
(Nanaimo) will be delayed as a result.
#BCFAlert: Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Nanaimo (Duke Point or Departure Bay)
Issued: 1:27 pm
One of our customers is in need of immediate medical attention that required the vessel to return to Tsawwassen (Vancouver). The 12:45 pm departure from Tsawwassen - Duke Point...
schedule for the 2:20 pm departure from Swartz Bay - Otter Bay this afternoon.
#BCFAlert: Victoria (Swartz Bay) - Southern Gulf Islands
Issued: 12:44 pm
Our 11:50 am sailing from Otter Bay (Pender Island) - Swartz Bay (Victoria) departed 33 minutes behind schedule due to accumulated delays throughout the day.
The vessel is expected to be back on...
removed.
We expect the 8:00 pm departing Otter Bay and the 8:55 pm sailing departing Sturdies Bay to Swartz Bay to also be delayed.
#BCFAlert: Victoria (Swartz Bay) - Southern Gulf Islands
Issued: 7:45 pm
Our 7:10 pm sailing from Swartz Bay (Victoria) – Otter Bay (Pender Island) – Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island) departed 33 minutes behind schedule due to a stalled vehicle on board which has since been...
your reserved status. This ensures we can stage your vehicle at the terminal ahead of standby customers and those reserved on later sailings.
We know you have important places to be and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of this delay.
for the 5:45 pm departure from Tsawwassen. The snack bar will remain open for the evening with limited grab and go items.
If you have a reservation on an upcoming sailing today, please arrive during the check-in window noted in your booking confirmation email to maintain...
departed 2 hours behind schedule.
The 5:45 pm departing Tsawwassen, the 8:15 pm departing Duke Point, and the 10:45 pm sailing departing Tsawwassen to Duke Point will also be delayed.
The Coastal Café will be closed for the 3:15 pm sailing and is also at risk of being closed...
#BCFAlert: Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Nanaimo (Duke Point or Departure Bay)
Issued: 5:12 pm
The vessel on our Duke Point (Nanaimo) - Tsawwassen (Vancouver) route has been approved to sail by Transport Canada. The vessel has resumed service with the 3:15 pm sailing, which...
inconvenience you may experience.
be delayed as a result.
We are working to fix this and will keep you informed as more information becomes available. As soon as the problem is resolved, the vessel will resume service.
We know you have important places to be. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any...
#BCFAlert: Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Nanaimo (Duke Point or Departure Bay)
Issued: 4:07 pm
The Duke Point (Nanaimo) - Tsawwassen (Vancouver) vessel is currently holding in dock while our teams investigate smoke in the galley. The 3:15 pm sailing from Duke Point (Nanaimo) will...
customers and those reserved on later sailings.
We know you have important places to be and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of this sailing delay. Our crew is doing everything they can to get us back on schedule.
Otter Bay (Pender Island).
If you have a reservation on an upcoming sailing today, please arrive during the check-in window noted in your booking confirmation email to maintain your reserved status. This ensures we can stage your vehicle at the terminal ahead of standby...
Tsawwassen terminal.
We expect the 11:00 am departing Sturdies Bay and the 11:35 am departing Village Bay for Long Harbour (Salt Spring Island) sailings to also be delayed. We expect the vessel to return to the posted schedule with the 3:35 pm sailing from Long Harbour to...
#BCFAlert: Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Southern Gulf Islands
Issued: 11:19 am
Our 9:55 am sailing from Tsawwassen (Vancouver) - Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island) - Village Bay (Mayne Island) departed 76 minutes behind schedule due accumulated delays and berth congestion at the...
today’s heavy volume of traffic.
We expect the 9:10 am departing Otter Bay, the 10:10 am departing Swartz Bay, and the 11:15 am departing Village Bay (Mayne Island) for Otter Bay sailings to also be delayed.
#BCFAlert: Victoria (Swartz Bay) - Southern Gulf Islands
Issued: 8:51 am
Our 8:15 am sailing from Swartz Bay (Victoria) – Otter Bay (Pender Island) – Swartz Bay departed 32 minutes behind schedule due to the crew taking time to get extra vehicles loaded where possible given...
departing Vesuvius Bay, the 3:35 pm departing Crofton, and the 4:15 pm passenger vehicle-sailings to also be delayed. Please check Ferry Tracker for the most up-to-date position of the ship.
#BCFAlert: Crofton - Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay)
Reissued: 3:08 pm
Our 2:20 pm Dangerous Goods-only sailing from Crofton to Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island) departed 41 minutes behind schedule due to a stalled vehicle that required removal.
We expect the 3:00 pm...
crew awaits a tow truck.
As soon as the vehicle has been removed, the vessel will resume service with the designated Dangerous Goods-only sailing. Customers can find more information on Dangerous Goods sailings here.
We will provide updates as information becomes available.