BC Ferries Adds Extra Sailings for the Easter Long Weekend

March 18, 2016

BC Ferries is getting ready for a busy Easter long weekend with the addition of 58 sailings for customers beginning on Thursday, March 24.

From March 24 to March 28, extra sailings are scheduled for the Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay, Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay – Langdale routes to accommodate additional traffic over the Easter long weekend. The schedule for the Earls Cove – Saltery Bay route has been adjusted to align with the additional sailings on the Horseshoe Bay. The extra sailings are as follows:

42 extra sailings are scheduled on the Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay route
10 extra sailings are scheduled on the Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay route
6 extra sailings are scheduled on the Horseshoe Bay – Langdale route

The most popular travel times are expected to be mid-day Thursday to late morning Friday with traffic moving from Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. The holiday Monday afternoon is expected to be busy with traffic returning to Metro Vancouver.

“We understand the Easter long weekend is a busy travel time and want to ensure customers are aware of the additional sailings as well as the peak travel times,” said Corrine Storey, BC Ferries’ vice president of customer services. “We have reviewed traffic patterns and planned our additional sailings accordingly, but do encourage customers with a specific sailing in mind to consider making a reservation in order to ensure their travel plans.”

For customers looking to get away this Easter, BC Ferries Vacations is offering Easter Retreats to Victoria, Parksville, Chemainus and Vancouver that include ferry travel, hotel accommodation and extras like a third night free.