To ensure we continue to provide the best in safety and comfort for the 21 million passengers who travel with us each year, we've embarked on the largest vessel revitalization program in our company's history. Since 2007, we have added seven new vessels to our fleet.
The Kuper
On January 26, 2007, we welcomed our first new vessel in eleven years with the introduction of the Kuper, a 32-vehicle, 300 passenger ferry that will operate on our Gulf Island routes.
Our New & Improved Northern Fleet
In March 2007, the Northern Adventure joined the fleet operating on our scenic northern routes between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert and Prince Rupert and the Queen Charlotte Islands, bringing enhanced service to local customers and those visiting British Columbia from around the world. The Northern Expedition, a new ferryliner constructed by Flensburger shipyard, arrived in BC in March 2009 and is now offering customers an unparalleled travel experience along our majestic Inside Passage.
BC Ferries' Super Cs are the largest double-ended ferries in the world, featuring two passenger decks providing an unprecedented travel experience for BC Ferries customers. Passengers will find more space, more comfortable seating and better viewing areas onboard the Coastal Renaissance, Coastal Inspiration and Coastal Celebration, as well as many enhanced food and retail services.
The Island Sky Sets Sail
In December 2008, the brand new Island Sky joined the fleet. This intermediate-size ferry, which was built at Vancouver Shipyards in North Vancouver, is now in service between Earls Cove and Saltery Bay on the Sunshine Coast. The 102-metre Island Sky can carry 125 vehicles and equipped with state-of-the-art fire-fighting, safety and evacuation systems. It also offers a variety of onboard amenities, including a lounge and snack bar.
