BC Ferries is adding extra sailings and offering travel tips to ensure smooth sailing at this time of year.
Between December 20 and January 1, BC Ferries is adding over 130 extra sailings on its most popular route: The Vancouver – Victoria route (Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay).
The extra sailings on this route include:
6 a.m. departures from Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay on December 26 and 27
10 p.m. from Tsawwassen on December 21 and 28
10 p.m. from Swartz Bay on December 23, 26 and 27
Midnight sailings from Tsawwassen on December 26 and 27
BC Ferries is also adding over 30 extra sailings on the West Vancouver – Nanaimo route (Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay).
There will be six extra sailings on the West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast route (Horseshoe Bay – Langdale)
BC Ferries expects December 23 to be the most popular travel day before Christmas.
December 26 – 28 are likely to have the highest traffic volume after Christmas.
December 27 will likely be the most popular travel day of the holiday season overall, the company said.
Customers can find full schedules and current conditions online at bcferries.com.
