BC Ferries Preparing for Busy Summer, World Cup Travel Surge
The ferry operator expects 10.3 million passengers this year and is adding crew, security and extra sailings to handle World Cup traffic.
- On Wednesday, B.C. Ferries officials detailed their summer service strategy at the Tsawwassen terminal to accommodate high traffic volumes expected during the upcoming peak season and the FIFA World Cup.
- With more than 350,000 visitors expected in Metro Vancouver for the tournament, B.C. Ferries prepares for increased demand following a 2025 season that saw 10.3 million passengers and 4.1 million vehicles.
- Four new island class vessels arriving soon will increase capacity, while Melanie Lucia, B.C. Ferries vice-president of customer experience, promised additional staff for wayfinding and security to manage the expected surge.
- Brian Anderson, B.C. Ferries vice-president of strategy and planning, noted that all ships will be in service daily, describing the peak season as a "90-minute match" requiring contingency plans for potential disruptions.
- To support regional summer jobs, Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog emphasized the critical nature of reliable ferry service, noting he will monitor B.C. Ferries' performance after past mechanical issues frustrated residents and travellers.
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B.C. Ferries prepping for peak summer season and FIFA World Cup - Creston Valley Advance
B.C. Ferries’ plans for the upcoming peak summer season will account for islanders travelling to Vancouver for FIFA World Cup games. Seven FIFA World Cup soccer tournament games are scheduled for B.C. Place, including Canada-Qatar on June 18 and Canada-Switzerland June 24, and people from Vancouver Island are anticipated to head to the Lower Mainland to take part in festivities. At a press conference Wednesday, May 13 at the Tsawwassen terminal,…
B.C. Ferries prepping for peak summer season and FIFA World Cup - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
B.C. Ferries’ plans for the upcoming peak summer season will account for islanders travelling to Vancouver for FIFA World Cup games. Seven FIFA World Cup soccer tournament games are scheduled for B.C. Place, including Canada-Qatar on June 18 and Canada-Switzerland June 24, and people from Vancouver Island are anticipated to head to the Lower Mainland to take part in festivities. At a press conference Wednesday, May 13 at the Tsawwassen terminal,…
B.C. Ferries prepping for peak summer season and FIFA World Cup - Grand Forks Gazette
B.C. Ferries’ plans for the upcoming peak summer season will account for islanders travelling to Vancouver for FIFA World Cup games. Seven FIFA World Cup soccer tournament games are scheduled for B.C. Place, including Canada-Qatar on June 18 and Canada-Switzerland June 24, and people from Vancouver Island are anticipated to head to the Lower Mainland to take part in festivities. At a press conference Wednesday, May 13 at the Tsawwassen terminal,…
B.C. Ferries prepping for peak summer season and FIFA World Cup - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
B.C. Ferries’ plans for the upcoming peak summer season will account for islanders travelling to Vancouver for FIFA World Cup games. Seven FIFA World Cup soccer tournament games are scheduled for B.C. Place, including Canada-Qatar on June 18 and Canada-Switzerland June 24, and people from Vancouver Island are anticipated to head to the Lower Mainland to take part in festivities. At a press conference Wednesday, May 13 at the Tsawwassen terminal,…
B.C. Ferries prepping for peak summer season and FIFA World Cup - Northern Sentinel
B.C. Ferries’ plans for the upcoming peak summer season will account for islanders travelling to Vancouver for FIFA World Cup games. Seven FIFA World Cup soccer tournament games are scheduled for B.C. Place, including Canada-Qatar on June 18 and Canada-Switzerland June 24, and people from Vancouver Island are anticipated to head to the Lower Mainland to take part in festivities. At a press conference Wednesday, May 13 at the Tsawwassen terminal,…
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