BC Ferries gears up for busy holiday travel
Posted December 20, 2023 1:49 pm.
If your holiday plans involve BC Ferries, the company is recommending you make a reservation.
Deborah Marshall with BC Ferries says there is still some room available for the coming weeks, but you’ll want to reserve a spot sooner than later.
“That’ll be over the next couple of weeks, so that’s basically starting Dec. 23 right through until about Jan. 2. We do see lots of people travelling not only over Dec. 25 but for the New Year’s weekend as well,” she explained.
As of Wednesday around noon, Marshall said over 60 per cent of the reservation space on the major routes had been booked up — suggesting many are already heeding early warnings to reserve.
“Just want to remind customers, there is still room available if customers have a specific date and sailing time in mind,” Marshall added.
She says Dec. 23, 26, and 27, are expected to be the busiest days, so if you want to snag a booking, it’s best to plan ahead.
Marshall adds BC Ferries is adding 152 extra sailings between Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast for the holiday period, so overloads will be available for many who haven’t made a booking.
In addition to reserving and planning ahead, BC Ferries recommends people check conditions before their planned sailings in case of any delays or cancellations. Passengers are asked to arrive early, and consider carpooling or taking transit to ferry terminals as parking will be limited.
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-With files from Liza Yuzda
