Travel advisory: Adverse Weather - Saturday, December 14 View ×

Updated on: Saturday, December 14

Due to high winds in the Strait of Georgia, service on multiple routes in this region have been affected today, Saturday, December 14.

Service Notices have been posted for several routes. Please check back or subscribe for updates.

The safety of our passengers and crew is of primary importance to us, and we will continue to monitor this weather system and share information as it becomes available. For further information regarding the weather warnings in place, please visit Environment Canada.

The technical issue has been resolved, customers are now able to contact our Customer Service Centre. Customers may encounter long wait times to speak with a representative. We would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding.

For the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, customers can follow our @BCFerries  X Account, check Current Conditions  or visit bcferries.com.

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Route

Shearwater to Bella Bella (McLoughlin Bay)


FRIDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
11:15 PM
11:59 PM 00:44

Not Available on: 20 Dec

Non-stop

SATURDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
4:45 AM
5:30 AM 00:45

Only on: 21 Dec

Non-stop

SUNDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
1:30 AM
2:15 AM 00:45

Not Available on: 22 Dec

Non-stop

2:30 AM
3:15 AM 00:45

Only on: 22 Dec

Non-stop



Reservations are strongly recommended.

Shearwater terminal is located on Denny Island on BC’s Central Coast. The terminal is accessible by Shearwater Drive. Sailings departing from Shearwater provide service to Bella Bella, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola as well as connections to sailings travelling to Port Hardy to the south and Klemtu and Prince Rupert to the north.

Ticket sales and check-in for foot passengers and vehicles close upon arrival of the ferry.


Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Dec 14, 2024.

Route

Bella Bella (McLoughlin Bay) to Shearwater


SATURDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
12:40 AM
1:25 AM 00:45

Not Available on: 21 Dec

Non-stop

6:10 AM
6:55 AM 00:45

Only on: 21 Dec

Non-stop

SUNDAY

Depart
Arrive DURATION STOP DETAILS
2:55 AM
3:40 AM 00:45

Not Available on: 22 Dec

Non-stop

3:55 AM
4:40 AM 00:45

Only on: 22 Dec

Non-stop



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.


Note: Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last updated:  Dec 14, 2024.

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