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.
Prince Rupert
Bookings 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 booking – 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 booking – 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 – Booking check-in and ticket sales for hostled vehicles close 4 hours prior to the scheduled departure.
Details
2000 Park Avenue,
Prince Rupert, V8J 3S1
Transit options
- BC Transit
- Papa Taxi Van & Charters
Phone: 250-622-7272 - Skeena Taxi
Phone: 250-624-2185
Washroom
Waiting room
Baggage service
Bike rack
Limited parking available.
Payment options:
Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Debit
Parking rates:
From October through May, you may park your vehicle at the terminal if you’re travelling as a foot passenger:
- $10 per day
- $50 per week
- $150 per month
- $22 for overnight RV parking prior to sailing day for passengers travelling on route 10 - Prince Rupert to Port Hardy, mid-May through September. Arrive before midnight.