Our fleet is made up of all kinds of ships. At the grandest end of the spectrum are the S-Class twins, Spirit of British Columbia and Spirit of Vancouver Island. Measuring 560 feet long (picture two football fields back-to-back), these ferries can accommodate up to 2,100 people and 470 vehicles. Compare those figures with the 111-foot Nimpkish, which carries 133 people and 16 vehicles, and you get some idea of the diversity of our vessels.
Why aren't all BC Ferries created equal? Because different communities have different needs. Some may require a ship to carry small numbers of people over short distances. Others call for large ferries capable of accommodating hundreds of passengers and vehicles for lengthy trips.
