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With significant construction underway at the terminal, vehicle staging space has been reduced by 25%.

Advance bookings help keep traffic moving safely, make the best use of limited space, and give customers greater certainty before they travel.

Saver fares on select sailings start from $49 for a car and driver

“I just became a Relief Second Steward on the Queen of Oak Bay and as you can tell from the photo I’m rather proud and excited.” - BC Ferries Cashier, Relief Second Steward, Mieke

Happy International Day for Women in Maritime.

📷 @my.woods

@imo_hq #WomenInMaritime #bcferries

“I’m a 3rd Officer on the Spirit of Vancouver Island. Love my job.” — BC Ferries 3rd Officer, Nikki

Happy International Day for Women in Maritime.

📷 @nautical.nikki

@imo_hq #WomenInMaritime #BCFerries

Join us in celebrating the women at BC Ferries who connect the coast.

Today is the International Day for Women In Maritime, a global day led by the @imo_hq recognizing the contributions of women across the maritime industry and the importance of building a more inclusive future at sea and ashore.

Women remain significantly under-represented in maritime worldwide, making up approximately 1% of seafarers globally and 19% of the broader maritime workforce according to IMO data. The good news is that the number of women around the world choosing this sector as a career continues to grow.

At BC Ferries, women make up 34% of our overall workforce. While there is still more work to do, we’re seeing encouraging progress, including a 46% increase in the number of women working in Deck, Engineering and Trades roles over the past seven years.

Today is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the women helping shape the future of the maritime industry at BC Ferries and around the world.

#WomenInMaritime #BCFerries

We’re giving away the ultimate matchday experience for 4, including travel support from @bcferries 🌊⚽⁣
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WIN⁣
🎟️ 4 tickets to the May 23 match⁣
⛴️ @bcferries round-trip travel⁣
👕 Jersey + 🎁 prize pack⁣
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TO ENTER⁣
➡️ Follow @vancouverrisefc & @bcferries⁣
➡️ Like this post⁣
➡️ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry)⁣
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Contest runs May 14-19. Winner will be contacted via DM on May 20.⁣
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Open to B.C. residents aged eighteen plus (18+). No purchase necessary. A maximum of One (1) entry per Instagram account. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram. Winner will be selected by random draw and notified via direct message from the official @vancouverrisefc account. Be cautious of fake or imposter accounts claiming you’ve won. The selected winner will have 24 hours to respond.

We’re heading into another high-demand summer on the coast, with travel volumes expected to exceed last year’s record of 10.3 million passengers and 4.1 million vehicles.

We continue to see strong demand for travel, including work, essential services, tourism, and increased activity linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Preparing for peak season is a months-long, system-wide effort across our operations. This year, that includes:

• Earlier start to summer schedules on June 11
• 22 vessel refits completed
• Full 37-vessel fleet ready for summer
• 630+ seasonal hires and earlier training
• 1,800+ additional round trips added
• More reservation capacity and Saver fares
• New tools like sailing alerts and waitlists

Our focus is on delivering reliable service with the capacity we have today, while managing growing demand during peak periods.

We’re encouraging customers to plan ahead, book early, and travel outside peak times where possible

Read more in our latest update through the ‘News Room’ link in our bio.

With less than 30 days to go, it’s almost time for #FIFAWorldCup 2026™ in Vancouver! No matter if you’re flying, riding, or sailing into our city, we’re excited to welcome the world, share our culture and showcase the best of what Vancouver has to offer from gate to goal. #WeAre26

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Dans moins de 30 jours, la #FIFAWorldCup 2026™ à Vancouver approche à grands pas! Que vous arriviez en avion, en transports en commun ou par bateau dans notre ville, nous sommes enthousiastes à l’idée d’accueillir le monde, de partager notre culture et de mettre en valeur le meilleur de ce que Vancouver a à offrir, de la porte d’embarquement jusqu’au but. #NousSommes26

⚽️ @graysonfreestyle

forever living on the top deck ⚓️
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#sunset #goldenhour #bcferries #ocean #pnw

Our Victoria Day long weekend travel tips are here! 🚢

Here’s how to make your trip smoother from dock to destination.

Before you travel:
✔️ Book ahead when you can
✔️ Check current conditions
✔️ Plan around peak travel times
✔️ Download the BC Ferries app
✔️ Take advantage of our digital tools:
• Get notified when space opens on sold-out sailings with Booking Alerts, now expanding to more routes

Heads up:

Vehicles travelling Horseshoe Bay → Nanaimo (Departure Bay) must be booked and prepaid. No drive-up fares available due to construction at the terminal. A gentle reminder to disarm your car alarms before boarding to help ensure a comfortable voyage for our crew, passengers, and furry travellers.

See you on board soon! 🌊

kind of morning horizon you think about later ☀️

ft. BC Ferries

From early morning sailings to sunset adventures, moms are there for every journey. 💛

This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, chosen moms, and mother figures who help make memories on the coast every day.

Today, we are also sharing our gratitude for BC Ferries moms who are working today to keep us connected to our families and the people we love.

Thanks for sharing your moments with us, and happy Mother’s Day from all of us at BC Ferries. 🌊

From early morning sailings to sunset adventures, moms are there for every journey. 💛

This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, chosen moms, and mother figures who help make memories on the coast every day.

Today, we are also sharing our gratitude for BC Ferries moms who are working today to keep us connected to our families and the people we love.

Thanks for sharing your moments with us, and happy Mother’s Day from all of us at BC Ferries. 🌊

From early morning sailings to sunset adventures, moms are there for every journey. 💛

This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, chosen moms, and mother figures who help make memories on the coast every day.

Today, we are also sharing our gratitude for BC Ferries moms who are working today to keep us connected to our families and the people we love.

Thanks for sharing your moments with us, and happy Mother’s Day from all of us at BC Ferries. 🌊

From early morning sailings to sunset adventures, moms are there for every journey. 💛

This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, chosen moms, and mother figures who help make memories on the coast every day.

Today, we are also sharing our gratitude for BC Ferries moms who are working today to keep us connected to our families and the people we love.

Thanks for sharing your moments with us, and happy Mother’s Day from all of us at BC Ferries. 🌊

From early morning sailings to sunset adventures, moms are there for every journey. 💛

This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, chosen moms, and mother figures who help make memories on the coast every day.

Today, we are also sharing our gratitude for BC Ferries moms who are working today to keep us connected to our families and the people we love.

Thanks for sharing your moments with us, and happy Mother’s Day from all of us at BC Ferries. 🌊

Calling all women artists from BC 🎨
We’re partnering with BC Ferries to create an exclusive puzzle—and we’re looking for one artist to bring it to life.
Think west coast vibes:
☀️ Coastal landscapes
🐋 Wildlife (orcas, eagles, seals, dolphins)
🌊 Island life, lighthouses, kayakers & more

How to enter: Post 1 piece of your art on Instagram. Tag @villagerpuzzles and use #villagerartistsearch.

Villager artist receives:
✔ Paid licensing agreement with Villager Puzzles
✔ Your puzzle sold in BC Ferries Passages Gift Shops & villagerpuzzles.com
✔ Your art seen by thousands of travellers

Important dates:
• May 4 – Applications open
• May 22 – Deadline to enter
• May 25 – Top 3 announced
• May 29 – Voting closes

Let’s get more BC artists seen (and paid).

#CallForArtists #BCArtists #CanadianArtists #WomenArtists VillagerArtistSearch