Reservations rule: B.C. travellers better get used to ferry waits
- In 2025, BC Ferries reported that boats on busy routes are filling up with reservations mid-week, with many sailings fully booked days in advance.
- During the peak season of 2024, sailings ran at an average of 92 percent capacity, causing waits for almost a quarter of a million customers last summer.
- BC Ferries applied to the British Columbia Ferries Commissioner for the construction of five new vessels, citing rising demand and pressure on services amid population growth.
- Sonia Lowe, a senior communications advisor for BC Ferries, stated that the ferry system is vital for transporting groceries and essential goods, impacting the B.C. Economy.
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