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Prince Rupert to Bella Bella (McLoughlin Bay)

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TUESDAY

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
6:30 PM
 		5:50 AM 11h 20m

Not Available on: 12 DEC, 26 DEC, 09 JAN, 23 JAN, 06 FEB

Non-stop

FRIDAY

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
11:00 AM
 		1:00 AM 14h 0m

Not Available on: 22 DEC

Stop at Klemtu

5:00 PM
 		6:30 AM 13h 30m

Only on: 22 DEC

Stop at Klemtu



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Reservations are strongly recommended for this route.

Prince Rupert terminal is located on Kaien Island on the northwest coast of BC. The terminal is at the west end of Highway 16, and is a 10 minute drive south of the city of Prince Rupert. Sailings departing from Prince Rupert provide service to Port Hardy and Skidegate (Haida Gwaii) with a connector service to Klemtu, Bella Bella, Shearwater, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola.

Check-in times

With a reservation – Arrive at the terminal 90 to 120 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Your booking will not be honoured and travel will be based on your order of arrival at the terminal if you arrive before booking check-in has opened, or after booking check-in has closed.

  • Booking check-in opens 120 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.*
  • Booking check-in closes 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles.*

Without a reservation – Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal.

  • Ticket sales and check-in close 20 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure for foot passengers and vehicles.*

*Hostled vehicles – Reservation check-in and ticket sales for hostled vehicles close 4 hours prior to the scheduled departure.


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Last updated:  Nov 30, 2023.

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Route

Bella Bella (McLoughlin Bay) to Prince Rupert

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WEDNESDAY

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
11:40 PM
 		11:00 AM 11h 20m

Not Available on: 13 DEC, 27 DEC, 10 JAN, 24 JAN, 07 FEB

Non-stop

SUNDAY

Depart 		Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
2:00 AM
 		4:00 PM 14h 0m

Not Available on: 24 DEC

Stop at Klemtu

3:00 AM
 		5:00 PM 14h 0m

Only on: 24 DEC

Stop at Klemtu



Printable version

Reservations are strongly recommended for this route.

Bella Bella terminal is located on the east coast of Campbell Island in the Central Coast region of BC. The terminal is a 5 minute drive south of the community of Bella Bella. Sailings departing from Bella Bella provide service to Port Hardy and Prince Rupert with a connector service to the central coastal communities of Shearwater, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola.

With a reservation – Arrive at the terminal 60 to 120 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Your booking will not be honoured and travel will be based on your order of arrival at the terminal if you arrive before booking check-in has opened, or after booking check-in has closed.

  • Booking check-in opens 120 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles*
  • Booking check-in closes 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure for foot passengers and vehicles*

Without a reservation – Travel is based on your order of arrival at the terminal.

  • Ticket sales close 20 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing departure for foot passengers and vehicles*

*Hostled vehicles – Reservation check-in and ticket sales for hostled vehicles close 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure.


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Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Nov 30, 2023.

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Departures and arrivals
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