Service notice - Sailing Cancellations - August 19 - September 7, 2026
Posted:
Monday, August 17, 2026
Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:18 pm
Due to an issue affecting the vessel's stern tube shaft seal, the following sailings between Bear Cove (Port Hardy), McLoughlin Bay (Bella Bella), Shearwater, Ocean Falls, and Bella Coola have been cancelled.
Our team has secured the dry dock space required to complete repairs. Based on the timing of the vessel’s dry dock availability and the time required to complete the necessary work, additional sailings must be cancelled.
Previously Cancelled Sailings:
|
Date
|
Time
|
Departing
|
|
August 19
|
7:30 am
|
Bear Cove to Bella Coola
|
|
August 20
|
8:55 am
|
Bella Coola to Bella Bella
|
|
|
3:05 pm
|
Bella Bella to Shearwater
|
|
|
4:10 pm
|
Shearwater to Ocean Falls
|
|
August 21
|
10:00 am
|
Ocean Falls to Shearwater
|
|
|
1:10 pm
|
Shearwater to Bella Bella
|
|
|
2:30 pm
|
Bella Bella to Bella Coola
|
|
August 22
|
7:30 am
|
Bella Coola to Bear Cove
|
|
August 23
|
7:30 am
|
Bear Cove to Bella Coola
|
|
August 24
|
7:30 am
|
Bella Coola to Bear Cove
|
|
August 25
|
7:30 am
|
Bear Cove to Bella Coola
|
|
August 26
|
8:55 am
|
Bella Coola to Bella Bella
|
|
|
3:05 pm
|
Bella Bella to Shearwater
|
|
|
4:10 pm
|
Shearwater to Ocean Falls
|
|
August 27
|
10:00 am
|
Ocean Falls to Shearwater
|
|
|
1:10 pm
|
Shearwater to Bella Bella
|
|
|
2:30 pm
|
Bella Bella to Bella Coola
|
|
August 28
|
7:30 am
|
Bella Coola to Bear Cove
|
Additional Cancelled Sailings:
|
Date
|
Time
|
Departing
|
|
August 29
|
7:30 am
|
Port Hardy to Bella Coola
|
|
August 30
|
7:30 am
|
Bella Coola to Port Hardy
|
|
August 31
|
7:30 am
|
Port Hardy to Bella Coola
|
|
September 1
|
7:30 am
|
Bella Coola to Port Hardy
|
|
September 2
|
7:30 am
|
Port Hardy to Bella Coola
|
|
September 3
|
8:55 am
|
Bella Coola to Bella Bella
|
|
|
3:05 pm
|
Bella Bella to Shearwater
|
|
|
4:10 pm
|
Shearwater to Ocean Falls
|
|
September 4
|
10:00 am
|
Ocean Falls to Shearwater
|
|
|
1:10 pm
|
Shearwater to Bella Bella
|
|
|
2:30 pm
|
Bella Bella to Bella Coola
|
|
September 5
|
7:30 am
|
Bella Coola to Port Hardy
|
|
September 6
|
7:30 am
|
Port Hardy to Bella Coola
|
|
September 7
|
7:30 am
|
Bella Coola to Port Hardy
|
A foot-passenger only water taxi is being sourced to provide supplementary service to the mid-coast ports. Updates on that schedule will be shared as further information is available and resources are secured.
We understand the impact this will have on our customers and the communities we serve and are working to minimize service disruptions. If you are booked to travel on any of these cancelled sailings, we will automatically refund your fees and/or fares. If you wish to reschedule, you can contact us at the number below and one of our agents will assist you.
Reserved customers who are impacted by these cancelled sailings can find information about our compensation policy here. Receipts must be provided for compensation consideration.
On behalf of Cariboo Chilcotin Coast BC, to assist with adjusting travel plans:
Ferry to Bella Coola Cancelled? Here's How to Rebook or Reroute - CCCTA - Industry
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, visit bcferries.com, follow @BCFerries on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.