Booking cancellation and change policies
Terms and conditions on this page are organized by travel with a vehicle, travel as a foot passenger and Commercial and Livestock Terms & Conditions.
Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2026
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.
Terms and conditions on this page are organized by travel with a vehicle, travel as a foot passenger and Commercial and Livestock Terms & Conditions.
Customers may cancel this type of booking, but the booking fee is non-refundable. Consider changing this booking to an alternate sailing time or date for a $5 change fee.
Customers may cancel this type of booking, but the booking fee is non-refundable. Consider changing this booking to an alternate sailing time or date for a $5 change fee.
Bookings with a free reservation and travel costs covered by the BC Ministry of Health
BC Ferries offers free reservations and fares for patients travelling to and from medical specialist appointments as part of the BC Government's Travel Assistance Program (TAP). Support includes one under-height standard vehicle, patient and a travel escort if required. Free reservations are available for TAP customers on all bookable routes.
The non-authorized resale of a booking/reservation for commercial purposes is prohibited.
BC Ferries offers free reservations and fares for patients travelling to and from medical specialist appointments as part of the BC Government's Travel Assistance Program (TAP). Support includes one under-height standard vehicle, patient and a travel escort if required. Free reservations are available for TAP customers on all bookable routes.
The following changes are accepted online or by calling the Customer Service Centre up to time sailing is closed for advance sales:
The non-authorized resale of a booking/reservation for commercial purposes is prohibited.
BC Ferries offers free reservations and fares for patients travelling to and from medical specialist appointments as part of the BC Government's Travel Assistance Program (TAP). Support includes one under-height standard vehicle, patient and a travel escort if required. Free reservations are available for TAP customers on all bookable routes.
The following changes are accepted online or by calling the Customer Service Centre up to time sailing is closed for advance sales:
Commercial Saver Fares are available for semi-trailer, semi-A/B train, straight truck/commercial vehicle and other under the "Over 5,500 kg registered GVW" dropdown on the vehicle details page.
Commercial Saver Fares are not available for buses and vehicles over 9 ft. wide and cannot be redeemed for thru fare travel.
Commercial Saver Fares are available for vehicles transporting livestock if the vehicle is over 5,500 kg GVW.
* Remove footage in advance of travel to receive a refund for reduced footage as applicable.
A $50 fee will be applied to any bus or group booking changed within 30 days or less prior to your scheduled departure.
A $200 fee will be applied to any bus or group booking cancelled within 30 days or less prior to your scheduled departure.
A $50 fee will be applied to any bus or group booking changed within 30 days or less prior to your scheduled departure.
A $200 fee will be applied to any bus or group booking cancelled within 30 days or less prior to your scheduled departure.