Travel advisory: Busy weekend expected View ×

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, and check Service Notices for operational updates.

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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Arbutus Coffee Bar

Enjoy fresh Starbucks® coffee, specialty drinks and fresh-from-the-oven pastries while you charge your devices at our tableside outlets. Available on select sailings between Vancouver and Victoria.
 

All day

Menu includes:

  • Flatbreads
  • Quiches
  • Cinnamon bun with cream cheese icing
  • Coffee cake
  • Chocolate croissant
  • Palmier
  • Morning Glory muffin
  • Selection of gluten-free pastries

Beverages include:

  • Cappuccino
  • Espresso
  • Latte (Hazelnut, Vanilla or Chai)
  • Americano (Regular and Decaf)
  • Iced Cold Brew (Vanilla Sweet Cream)
  • Iced Latte (Hazelnut, Vanilla or Chai)
  • Iced Tazo Passion Tea
  • Assorted juices

Menu subject to change without notice.

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Ferries with Arbutus Coffee Bar

Spirit of British Columbia

Spirit of Vancouver Island

 

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