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BC Ferries Ramps Up Summer Service for Record Demand as World Cup Nears

Limited backup capacity leaves the system exposed.

Overview

  • BC Ferries expects to surpass last summer’s 10.3 million passengers and will start its peak schedule on June 11 with more sailings to handle World Cup traffic.
  • To boost reliability, the company finished refits on 22 vessels, hired more than 630 seasonal workers, and added about 1,800 extra trips across the network.
  • Customers will find more reservation space and 425,000 Saver fares starting at $39 for a vehicle and driver on five routes between June and September.
  • All 37 ships will be in service with little room for breakdowns, and a public Summer Service Contingency Plan details how crews will respond to disruptions like storms or wildfires.
  • BC Ferries is monitoring fuel costs and may add a temporary surcharge with advance notice, and drivers on Horseshoe BayDeparture Bay must book in advance as Hullo adds late-night VancouverNanaimo trips on match days.