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Service notice - Temporary Vessel Replacement and Revised Departure Time - October 24 - December 11, 2026

Posted:   Friday, October 23, 2026

Temporary Vessel Replacement and Revised Departure Time
Swartz Bay (Victoria) – Fulford Harbour (Salt Spring Island)
October 24 – December 11, 2026

The Queen of Cumberland will provide service on our Swartz Bay – Fulford Harbour route October 24 - December 11, 2026, while the Skeena Queen undergoes its scheduled refit.

To accommodate vessel fueling operations, the 9:00 pm Wednesday evening sailing from Swartz Bay will depart 15 minutes later than scheduled, at 9:15 pm on the noted dates.
•    October: 28
•    November: 4, 11, 18 and 25
•    December: 2 and 9

Passenger amenities on board the Queen of Cumberland include the Coast Café Express, a designated pet area, workstations, and a children's play area.

Thank you for your patience and our apologies for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this schedule adjustment.

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