More Discount Fares Available With BC Ferries

BC Ferries will soon be offering cheaper fares and is set to reduce cancellation fees for some passengers.

“By offering more discounts for those who book and pay in advance, we expect less congestion at our busier times, more passengers will be able to find space to travel at the times they want and fewer will experience sailing waits,” said Nicolas Jimenez, BC Ferries’ President and CEO.

“It’s nearly three times quicker for customers to check in with a Prepaid or Saver fare, so in addition to getting our best fares, the more people who book these, the better the experience we can offer for everyone.”

The corporation says more than double the amount of people travelling between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island will benefit from discounts by booking Saver fares.

In addition, cancellation fees are being reduced for Prepaid and Saver fares to give passengers more flexibility should their plans change.

New savings will be offered to customers or families who carpool and book in advance, or who take alternative modes of transportation, helping make it less busy at the terminals.

Specifically, savings will increase for those who book a Saver fare and are travelling together in the same vehicle.

Also, a new Foot Passenger Saver Fare of $15 is being introduced for select sailings, when booked and paid for in advance.

Overall, average fares across the system will change by the 3.2 per cent amount set by the BC Ferries Commissioner.

BC Ferries was able to avoid a 9.2 percent fare increase thanks to a $500 million investment from the BC Government. The changes take effect on April 1st.

To learn more, visit BC Ferries.