Do BC Ferries run in the winter?
Do BC Ferries run in the winter? BC Ferries is typically one of the most reliable service providers in Winter, but can of course be disrupted and delayed due to poor weather conditions. Advance reservations will continue to be crucial, particularly around the holidays to ensure you get the sailing of your choice.
Has a BC ferry ever sunk?
10 years later, the Captain tells his story. The Queen of the North ferry. On March 22, 2006, just after midnight, the B.C. Ferries passenger vessel the 'Queen of the North' struck an underwater ledge off Gil Island, 135 km south of Prince Rupert, tearing open the bottom of the ship and ripping out the propellers.
Can I still get on a BC ferry if reservations are sold out?
Waitlists are available on bookable Northern and Southern Gulf Island sailings. If a sailing is full, you can add yourself to a waitlist in case of a cancellation.
What is the problem with BC Ferries?
The jam was due to a staffing shortage that had unexpectedly caused cancelled sailings. As passengers who had paid $18 for reservations on the cancelled sailings were shifted onto other sailings, which were already heavily reserved, ferries filled up quickly.
Has a BC ferry sunk?
On March 26, 2006, the Queen of the North was located by a manned submersible, but the couple was not found in the wreck. Reflecting on the sinking, BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan told Global News that “it was the toughest day in BC Ferries' history. I personally think of the Queen of the North every day.
Can you drink alcohol on BC Ferries?
BC Ferries to start serving alcohol on board Thirsty travellers aboard BC Ferries vessels between Victoria and Vancouver can now purchase alcoholic drinks from the Coastal Café.
Is Ferry cheaper than Eurotunnel?
Generally speaking the ferry is usually slightly cheaper, but whichever option you choose, make sure to shop around for deals and book well ahead of time to get the best-value fares.
How rough is the crossing from Portsmouth to Santander?
Unfortunately, the crossing from the UK to Spain is known to be a very choppy crossing at times, especially through the Bay of Biscay, and it didn't help that we crossed during a storm.