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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Busy weekend expected

BC Day long weekend is the busiest weekend of the year for ferry travel on the coast. Our major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are expected to be at or near capacity for vehicles during peak times.

Be prepared for sailing waits if a booking has not been made in advance of travel. Depending on when you arrive, there may be limited or no space available for drive-up vehicles. Check Current Conditions before leaving for the terminal for the latest sailing and capacity information.

If your plans are flexible, consider taking transit and travel as a foot passenger. Walk-on bookings are available on our major routes at no additional cost and are recommended to help secure your preferred sailing. BC Day long weekend travel tips can be found here.

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Drive on board with an under-height vehicle from $49 on select sailings, or add a passenger or walk on board for $15 for travel between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

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Saver fares between Powell River & Comox

We've inscreased bookable space and added 5x more Saver fares on select sailings to help make travel more predictable.

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Saver fares between Horseshoe Bay & Langdale

Sail from $39 return trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale for a car & driver on select sailings.

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Over-height Saver fares

Over-height Saver fares from $59 are available on select sailings between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Plus, save up to 50% per additional foot over 20ft. Pack your RV, camper or trailer and sail with us this summer. 

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Commercial Saver fares are available online in advance from $5.00 per foot (33% off) on select sailings between Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

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