How early do you need to be on the Black Ball Ferry?

How early do you need to be on the Black Ball Ferry? Please arrive at your departure terminal 30 minutes ahead of the sailing time. Reservations are not required for walk-on or bicycle passengers. Tickets can be purchased prior to boarding on the day of travel at the ticket window in the terminal.

Do they search your bags on a ferry?

What types of security procedures should a traveler expect? By entering the Ferry property, people agree to searches of their baggage,vehicle, person or property and to provide a photo ID upon request.

How many days do you need in Victoria BC?

That said, don't make the mistake of thinking you can properly do Victoria in one day (unless you take a float plane from Vancouver to Victoria). We recommend you spend at least two days in Victoria, preferably three days if your itinerary allows it.

What happens if I am late for my ferry?

If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.

What is the most expensive ferry?

What is the largest car ferry in the world?

Ulysses is the largest car ferry in the World and can carry 1342 cars and 2000 passengers.

How early should you arrive for a ferry?

Are ferries usually on time? Yes! Please note that the schedules indicate departure times. We recommend that you arrive at the terminal at least five minutes prior to the scheduled departure in order to board.

Who owns Black Ball Ferry?

Captain John “Jack” Cox, chairman and co-owner of Black Ball Ferry Line, worked on the MV COHO soon after it went into service.

Which ferry should I take from Vancouver to Victoria?

The Swartz Bay ferry terminal, approximately 30km north of downtown Victoria, offers a point of entry from Tsawwassen (Vancouver and the Lower Mainland) and the Gulf Islands. The travel time from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay is 1 hour and 35 minutes and BC Ferries provides frequent travel times on this route.

Can I bring my dog on the Black Ball Ferry?

Well-behaved pets are allowed in all areas of the main passenger deck, with the exception of the coffee shop and forward observation lounge. If your pet prefers a quieter space, the covered solarium on the outer deck may be a good option.

Do you have to go through security on a ferry?

Anyone who refuses a screening or inspection will not be allowed on board a ferry.

Is ferry bigger than Titanic?

Whilst large in her day, Titanic would be equivalent only to a mid-sized ferry in the modern era, the sort of ship many have sailed on to get to France or Holland, and this normally comes as a revelation, he said.

Where does Black Ball Ferry leave from?

Black Ball Ferry Line operates the M.V. Coho passenger and vehicle ferry linking Victoria, B.C. on Vancouver Island with Port Angeles, WA on the scenic Olympic Peninsula. It is the only daily, year-round vehicle and passenger ferry service between downtown Victoria, British Columbia and Washington State.