The only ferry operating between Port Angeles and Victoria, BC. It's essentially a single Cold War era vessel making the round trip 4 times a day. We made a reservation online ($12 on top of the fare) to secure a spot for our car, they also require you to show up at least an hour ahead of departure time to secure your spot. We showed up early, but the vehicle deck appeared far from full when we sailed, so not sure if reservation was truly necessary. The ride itself was smooth and comfortable, taking about 1.5 hours. There are restrooms, cafeteria, coffee bar and gift shop and WiFi onboard. read more

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Black Ball Ferry is the way to get from Port Angeles to Victoria, BC. There are 4 sailings to Victoria daily, and 4 sailings back to Port Angeles from Victoria in the summer months. The schedule does change depending on the time of year. We made reservations for a 5 PM sailing with our vehicle. We changed our mind and took an earlier sailing at 12:45PM. We were told that we needed to show up at 9:30 to reserve our spot. The waiting area had clean bathrooms. It was nice that they had an exhibit on the history of the Black Ball Ferry in the waiting area. They don't allow you to sit in your vehicle while they are sailing to Victoria. Everyone must go up on deck and sit in the passenger section. The seats are clean and comfortable. They had an adequate amount of restrooms. There is a nice restaurant and gift shop on board. The gift shop has all kinds of souvenirs. It is a 90 minute ride to Victoria. The ride was a tad rough in some spots, but, other it was smooth sailing. It is a nice ride with beautiful scenery. read more

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There's really no other way from mainland US to Victoria outside of flying in and the ferry. It's fairly pricey at $125 one way for a vehicle. You need to reserve time slots ahead of time. We arrived way early, not sure if needed or not. Plenty of seating upstairs and inside. read more

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August 8 & 11, 2025 - Port Angeles/Victoria As booked months ahead for our vehicle on the Black Ball Ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria ($218 round trip). Boarding was smooth--staff guided us through every step, from passport and pet vaccination checks to parking on the ferry. The vessel was clean, comfortable, and had indoor/outdoor seating, snacks, and spotless restrooms. Crossing took about 90 minutes each way. Customs in both directions was quick and straightforward. Before our return, we got an email about a cycling event closing nearby roads--appreciated the heads-up so we could plan an alternate route. Overall, an efficient, well-organized, and stress-free experience for first-time ferry travelers. read more

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The Black Ball Ferry was a fun ferry to go on! Usually when we take ferries it's Washington state ones and the ones we typically use we aren't on them for too terribly long. But this ferry goes across the Straight of Juan De Fuca from Port Angeles to Victoria. And this ferry ride is about an hour and a half so it's quite a while to settle yourself in and enjoy the ride. We liked seeing lots of other boats as we crossed while we had morning coffee, breakfast or snacks while looking out the window and visiting. Since this ferry trip is an international trip it's mandatory to go up to the seating area and not remain in your car during the trip. The boat encountered choppy waters from time to time so if you get motion sickness it's a good idea to bring medication for it. Prices are kind of high but again I am comparing it to Washington state ferries and Black Ball is not a state ferry, it's to a destination to a different country and probably other factors than involve the price. However if you are planning to walk on and not bring your car the rates are pretty affordable. Definitely worth it however and proved to be an exciting experience! read more

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I had a smooth first experience going to BC on the Black Ball ferry. The car parking onto the ferry was well coordinated and easy to park. Once you park, you can walk up the stairs to find indoor or outdoor seating. The booths fill up quickly, and don't be shy, if it's not completely full and you want a booth seat, just ask. Everyone seemed really friendly. There is a full hot food/snack bar type of concession with soda pop, juice, energy drinks, coffee and alcohol. Lots of snacks, and even souvenirs too. They have information kiosks with things to do and local magazines. It made a 90 minute ferry ride fun, exciting, yet relaxing. Very enjoyable and smooth. read more

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We did the walk on ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria. A friendly yet unenthusiastic young woman sold us some reasonable priced tickets for a pleasant 90 minute ride to beautiful Victoria. You know what makes the ride special outside of the stunningly spectacular natural world surrounding you as you cross this magnificent body of water? I'll tell you what. They play some sort of Bing Crosby song about riding the black ball ferry line at the start of the journey, so I knew I wore the right hat! read more

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Left Port Angeles for a trip to Victoria. The ride was pretty smooth, not too much swaying. We actually saw a whale off the side of the boat on the way out to Victoria. Dog friendly on the main deck. We also brought our car with us. Everyone at both ends of the trip were friendly and helpful. If you are bringing a car, you need to the park at the dock an hour & a half before your ferry leaves, but i actually think its helpful to go even earlier. then you can get your car onto the ferry earlier and head out to grab a seat. because we had the dog with us, we were limited on where we could sit. we ended up outside in the shade which was actually really nice. theres a cafe & gift shop on board. the cafe line was crazy in the morning & i wish we had just gotten food beforehand and brought it on with us. line wasnt as bad on the afternoon ride back. read more

WA to Victoria Have walked on (summer) and done sightseeing booked through the ferry and have driven on (December) and have had seamless experiences both time. Made online reservations both times and would highly recommend it especially if you are traveling a distance. If driving on you can not stay in your car. Gift shop, duty free and galley are available. read more

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We had a great experience on the ferry. Rode it from Port Angeles over to Victoria mid-day on a Saturday, experiencing no issues. It left on time, the ride was smooth, the boat itself is nice, and the staff were friendly. We rode it back the next evening at 7:30pm and really appreciated they had a late-night option. Again, no issues. We would definitely do this again. read more

Where to begin. The ship itself is beautifully done up. The staff in the galley are very friendly. Can pay is USD or CAD. If you're prone to motion sickness carry Dramamine. If you need some they have it on board. The views are so gorgeous! Be sure to get the clam chowder. I can't say enough about these guys. I can't wait to go up again this October for my birthday in Victoria. read more

Prior to "the COVID years", I don't believe I have ever been on a ferry in my entire life; at least none that I remember. During those trouble years, when everyone was going stir-crazy with cabin fever, and dining outside was our only option, my wife and I started venturing out on road trips seeking experiences in the PNW that were engaging, exciting, and new even to life-time WA residents such as myself. It was then that I started to realize how little I knew about my own state, and region. I've been to over a dozen different countries, but had barely explored my own backyard! And what a wealth of treasures we have surrounding us, within driving (and ferrying) distance! Beyond WA and OR, it's sometimes easy to forget that there's an entire other country resting on top of us ("America's hat", as I've heard it called), and having visited Canada almost a half-dozen times in the past few years, it's hard not to get the impression that our neighbors to the north have it better than us! Fortunately, all it takes is a short 90-minute ferry ride on the Black Ball Line's MV Coho, to experience what my wife and I believe may be the most elegant gem in the PNW: Victoria! Boarding in Port Angeles currently four times per day during this, the summer season, this ferry can quickly fill up all of its reservable vehicle spots, particularly on the weekend, so book in advance, if possible! However, if you're like us, who sometimes spontaneously dash out the door with a goal but very little in the way of a plan, you may be forced to do as we did, and choose the walk-on option instead which, fortunately, seems incapable of filling up. For $22.50/person each way ($90 round trip for my wife and I, plus our 2-year-old son, who was free), you can secure a berth onboard the 90-minute jaunt to Vancouver Island, and the capital of British Columbia, Victoria. Just be sure to arrive 30 minutes before departure, at the latest, for boarding. Let me tell you something, folks: If you've never experienced it, the approach to the city in Victoria harbor is truly breathtaking. As the ship slowly glides into the port, the almost eerie silence that accompanies the emerging vistas of old Victorian buildings, castle-like resort hotels, harbors, marinas and bridges has a spellbinding effect on the senses. The city itself seemed as still as the surface of the water below us. Almost everyone onboard was silent, breathless, or awe-struck, while simultaneously scrambling to snap as many pictures, selfies and videos as possible. The sensation was such that I doubt I will ever forget it, and I long to experience it again, as soon as possible. "Magical" and "enchanting" are the closest as adjectives can come to quantify it. On the more mundane side of things, Black Ball makes the whole process very simple, particularly for us walk-ons. There was no line to buy a ticket when we approached the counter, the attendant answered all of our questions competently and clearly, and as for the tickets, one each way accounts for your party by head count, and in all honesty, there's no need to purchase a round-trip ticket ahead of time, since you can always just grab one on the way back, but hey, it's good to plan ahead. Just be sure to bring your passport, as you will obviously need it both ways! Additionally, you will need to fill out a US Coast Guard form with the details of your entire party on the way out, as well as a Canadian Customs Declaration form, the first you will hand to the Captain of the ship upon boarding, and the second you will turn in to Canadian Customs officers, and both of which are simple. Upon returning to the states, there is no such document needed, although you will, of course, have to go through Customs and answer the usual questions. The ship itself, the MV Coho, has plenty of seating throughout, as well as a cafeteria, a souvenir shop, a Duty Free store (which only operates on the return voyage to the US), walkable decks, clean restrooms, and the potential for whale-watching during your jaunt(s) across the Juan De Fuca! There are other ferries to Victoria out there: one departs from Seattle, takes three hours, and costs an arm-and-a-leg more. There's another that disembarks from Anacortes, but drops you off at the dock in Sidney, 18 miles north of Victoria, which is far less convenient, unless you're planning on hopping over to Vancouver instead, but if that's the case, just drive there instead! In short, the Black Ball Ferry Line is your best, cheapest, most convenient, and most competent choice for escaping Gilead...err, I mean, America, and visiting our beautiful, welcoming neighbor to the north! read more

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A well-priced (for passenger travel) ferry service from WA to BC. It's the only ferry currently running this route. You can make reservations well ahead of time, and the walk-on tickets are flexible. The Port Angeles side of things is much roomier but more industrial than the BC side. There's several options for parking nearby as well as a street of eateries, so it's pretty easy to sequence your departure. There's a largeish waiting area. The ferry has several things going for it, including being able to be out on the prow of the ship for almost the entire journey. If it's your first time, definitely go forward to watch the ferry come into the small-but-pretty Victoria harbor. Cellular coverage the entire way as far as my t-mobile service went. This is a big ferry, and was nowhere near full on my off-season trip in early October. read more

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Living in Olympia WA, we're a 2.5-hour drive away. Check in is reasonably easy. We did encounter a Canadian Border Patrol Officer who only spoke in mumbles, having me to ask him to speak up! One thing to consider is that clearing both countries is relatively quick without having to open the trunk and go through your stuff verses going up I-5 to Vancouver BC. When they ask if you have anything to declare, primarily they mean booze and tobacco. read more

Convenient and simple way to get to/from the Olympic National Park and Victoria, BC. You can make reservations online in advance to make sure that the date(s) you're traveling have availability for your group and/or the vehicle you'll be driving. The cost as of this review is $22.50/adult, $11.25 for kids ages 5-11 and kids 4 and under are free. It does cost $11 to make an online reservation. You can take your chances and just show up to see if there's availability, but that's pretty dicey in the warm months, especially if you have a large vehicle. $76.50 was the cost for my mini SUV and myself, then added the $22.50 for my BFF traveling with me. I took this ferry back and forth this month and had made my online reservations in October. Have your passports ready when you check-in at least 1 hour before sailing time. When you get off the ferry in BC, you'll go through customs again, showing your passports and answering questions like why you're there, how long and where you're staying. Sailing time is 90 minutes. Add in ~15 minutes for loading up the people/cars and disembarking. The ship does have snacks onboard. All passengers are required to go on deck and not allowed to stay inside the vehicle during the trip. read more

Very very clean! Lots of space and plenty of comfortable seating ... tabkes or cushioned chairs. There is a pretty robust snack bar on as well as a store. The 90 minutes event quickly and we saw Ircas leaning from Port Angeles AND leaving from Victoria read more

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Older ship but a nice ride to or from Victoria BC. Reserved in advance and getting on the ship is easy, crew is very good at what they do and load and unload the ship with precision, crew is very friendly and helpful. Arrival in Canada is easy and customs clearance is quick and easy. US customs takes a little longer and requires pre-clearance in Victoria and then another stop at the customs booth when disembarking the ship back in Port Angeles. Ride was smooth and fairly quick. Food and beverages on board, along with a duty free shop. Price for round trip was reasonable. Reservations are recommended. read more

The grandkids loved this experience. They especially liked the upstairs outside decking and then coming inside and sitting by the large window when they got cold. They have a restaurant also but we had just eaten so I can't speak to the quality, but it smelled good and had a line. read more

It's efficient and a reasonable price. Good boarding & immigration flow on each side. Huge areas out on deck to see the sights. But the ship definitely feels as old as it is, right down to the lime green paint and the font on the signs. The two main indoor areas for passengers are just filled with seats...it'd be great if there were at least available power outlets, but that'd be a decades-too-new idea. read more

The only ferry service from WA state's Olympic Penninsula area to Victoria; the other port is Seattle. Online booking for one way or round trip tickets is easy. read more

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I go on this ferry all the time to see family on Vancouver Island, and today I show up 2 hours before sailing as I need to get to the island as my grandpa passed away and my mom is there and I explained I needed to get across to get to my family and the cashier said we don't do priority in a very rude voice and looked at me like oh well. I can say I won't be using the Black Ball ferry anymore. She made me cry so rude. read more

I'm relieved that I haven't encountered many of the issues mentioned in the reviews and comments about this establishment. This is my second time taking the black ball fair line to Victoria. I took the Black Ball Fair Line to Victoria around the same time last year for my birthday, and each time I came away impressed. At the gate, customs forms are available, but they lack pens. Since they won't provide writing materials at boarding, you should bring your own. Additionally, remember to bring your passport. On the boat,  I was always impressed by the tranquility and peace I experienced during my time on the water. The views are breathtaking. The prices I think are reasonable for an adult pedestrian are $20 per ticket. They offer two travel periods, approximately eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, to Victoria, BC. They have duty-free concessions, snacks, maps, brochures, special event offers, and everything on the boat for your consumption. My only concern is the boat furniture and seating maintenance. Travel causes a lot of wear and tear, yet a significant number of seats show signs of damage or deterioration, making them visually distracting. Other than that, the journey from Port Angeles to Victoria is truly breathtaking. Have fun every time! read more

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We took the Coho from PA to Victoria on a Wednesday. The process for boarding is the usual ferry process. The terminal has a border security area for sailings to PA and one on the Victoria side. I was really impressed with the vessel itself. Once you're off the car deck you are in a ship built in the 50's. I've spent a fair amount of my life on ships and one thing is for certain is you can't beat the feel of an older ship. The men who laid this one down are probably long deceased and the Coho is still going. That's a legacy to be proud of. On board you can see all the older style fittings and equipment. I'm very enthusiastic about ships and how they work so my eyes were all over it. There is a galley and gift shop on the main passenger deck. Forward is a main lounge with comfortable seats. There is also access to the weather decks to get some good sea air. I wish I could have seen the pilot house and the main machinery spaces but alas passengers are not allowed. The interior does not reflect modernity. There are no device charging options but there is WiFi. I saw a review where someone complained there was no place to plug in a charger. I say put your screen away and enjoy the vintage feel of a working ship built in the 50's. Get your head out of the internet for 90 minutes and take in some real life. If more people did that we would be much better off. I will ride the Coho again. That's for sure. read more

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We took the first ferry of the day. Getting through customs was a bit unorganized but we made it through no problem. We parked our car and headed to find some much needed coffee. The ferry crossing between Victoria and Port Angeles took 90 minutes. The ferry goes through the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We watched the sunrise and enjoyed the scenery all the way to Port Angeles. I would recommend reservations. read more

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I have taken this ferry several times. Its a tad expensive compared to all the other ferries subsidized by taxpayer money (this is a private company). But it is the fastest way to get a car into vancouver island from the states (and petro prices makes it cost effective) The process of checking in takes a while. I highly recommend reservations & showing up early. Remember you are transferring between countries (although it doesn't seem like it) As for the boat, the seats inside seem to be in better condition than many Washington State Ferries. The layout is very similar. Its a beautiful view from the boat. read more

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My family are frequent travelers on the Black Ball Ferry Line and have had very few problems in the past. Today's trip, however, was different. The staff seem dedicated to getting as many people on the ferry as possible, which would be a noble goal if it wasn't accomplished by sacrificing the ability to actually get out of your car up to the passenger deck. Passengers, even those accompanied by vehicles, are not allowed to stay on the vehicle deck for safety reasons, yet when my mother mentioned to a staff member that we were physically unable to exit our car, which was a midsize to large SUV squished next to another midsize to large SUV, the staff member did nothing and nonchalantly walked away before the issue was solved-- without even giving us an apology. The passengers in the car next to us seemed more concerned about us getting out than the staff member did. Again, I appreciate that the Ferry Line wants to get on as many vehicles- and therefore as many paying customers- as possible, but that shouldn't happen at the expense of completely ignoring reasonable customer concerns. Were it not for my mother's frankly superhuman ability to fit our car into small spaces, we would probably still be stuck down there, being ignored by the ferry staff, all because this company has suddenly chosen to prioritize profit over people. We have never had these issues before. I don't know what changed, but whatever it was, it wasn't for the better. read more

If you need a ferry to go to Port Angeles to Victoria Island or the other way around use Black Ball Ferry Line! The process is so easy and the staff is helpful if you have any questions. They have a snack shop onboard and we really liked the clam chowder and hotdogs. The ferry ride was a little bumpy but it was fast and relaxing. read more

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I've ridden the Coho many times over the years and have always had a great experience. However, today the ferry was 30 minutes late without explanation, and as such, my family and I were late getting into Victoria for an appointment. read more

Good price, quick service to and from Port Angeles. We took a vehicle, the only hiccup with that was no one announced to us in the main waiting area that we were allowed to go back to our vehicles. So once we finally figured it out, the ferry's staff were off-loading cars around ours, which was cause for some embarrassment as we left the ship. But other than that the experience was positive. read more

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Very well organized process to board the car and both of us traveling from Port Angeles to Victoria,clean and very helpful reservation agent,we got nice hotel and ferry booked as package and safe money this way read more

In July 2019, our family enjoyed taking the 90 minute ferry ride from Port Angeles, WA to visit Victoria, BC (without a car). We purchased tickets at the main counter the evening before and had no problems. After parking in a lot about a block away, we brought our U.S. passports and waited in the lobby area to enter the boarding area. It was easy to find a seat on the outside of the ship before departure. We moved to the inside as it felt a bit chilly. The ferry boat provides a simple coffee shop where you can purchase snacks and hot chocolate, basic restrooms, and a waiting area. Also, I enjoyed the pretty views of mountains (Hurricane Ridge) after leaving Port Angeles, and the houses of Victoria, BC as we approached the ferry terminal. read more

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So well organized on the ferry ride to Victoria and back. Lots of food and beverages available and fun being outside or inside. Really enjoyed the trip read more

Took the Black Ball Ferry from Victoria to Port Angeles because we had a mishap with our Alaskan cruise and was stuck in Victoria all caused by a plane delay in LAX. 3pm Ferry and had to get 7 people with luggage to Sea/Tac airport for a 9:15pm flight. No rental cars, no shuttles, no taxi and only 1 Uber driver in the whole city. Over 145 miles (2.5 hour drive) or over 4 hour "Straight Shot" Transit to another Ferry. Ran into Ryan and Mike from Black Ball after leaving customs and asked their advice in how to get 3 more people to the airport. Mike just clocked out of work and offered to take us on a Friday night! We paid Ryan for the use of the Company minivan and Mike for his time. We got to Sea/Tac in time and on our plane home after a disastrous ending to our trip. Ryan and Mike helped out a desperate family trying to get home. It was a great ride from Victoria to Port Angeles. Smooth sailing. The ship was clean and spacious. Quick 1.5 hour trip across. The captain and employee on board were awesome too. They tried giving us many suggestions on how to get to the airport. I will definitely be going back on another vacation and taking the Black Ball Ferry to and from Victoria. read more

We had a very pleasant experience traveling to Victoria via the Black Ball Ferry on Saturday. I originally made a reservation for our car but decided upon arrival to just walk on. They kept the $16 reservation fee and I paid only for walk on tickets without a problem. After paying for parking across the street, I still saved $106 by walking on. Our tickets for 2 adults/3 kids were about $130. Otherwise I would have paid $265 for passage with car. Our lab mix dog travelled with us and I had to show proof of rabies at customs once in Canada. The dog was allowed inside the main deck or outside deck for the trip and we found seats inside the middle deck although the trip going out at 8:15am was pretty full. On the last ferry leaving on a Saturday, it was less than full and pretty easy to find any type of seating so we got a booth. On our particular day, the ride on the boat in the morning was smooth and barely rocked at all. The ride coming back in the evening was rocky and the boat made some side to side movements that almost knocked people walking off their feet. Both ways going into and out of each country, customs was efficient, quick, and friendly. Having the short forms filled out, our party together, and our passports and tickets ready made it easy to get through in seconds. The snack bar had hot and cold options. It was decent for hungry people and prices weren't that bad. The gift shop had items commonly found in Victoria. It was nice to get a chance to grab something in case you missed it in Victoria. read more

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This ferry service is solid. The people are friendly and the boat is historic and has everything you need. I would recommend that you show up at the last minute because they do not prioritize reservations or early arrivals. I had a reservation and showed up 90 minutes early. Mine was one of the first cars in the lineup. They put my car in the back of the boat, so I was also last off the boat. This cost me two hours of waiting with no benefit. read more

For the travelers with small kiddos. The ride is great. Clean. Easy. The cafe works great. It's just long enough. But the loading is a huge pain. This was our second trip and I forgot how closely they packed the cars into the ferry. I mean it's like wall to wall with just inches between cars. A huge pain to lug car seats and trying to open both passenger side doors is impossible. My baby was fine despite the car seat issue and my toddler was scared of all the loud packed-in cars. It was so hard walking and squeezing between cars to the stairs. On the round trip return ride we spoke with the agent who marked a cone on our car so we would receive accommodations closer to the stairwell for opening doors with kids. Well. It didn't happen. We got stuck in the car jam again. Not happy about that on what would have been a near perfect trip read more

About two weeks ago I made a combined round trip ferry ride reservation with one night stay to the Red Lion Inn for June 9th,today. The hotel front desk person with an attitude did not have a reservation for me. I called Black Ball who transferred me to Jordan who spoke through my phone with the receptionist Jeff...but to no avail. Jeff said this happens about once a week with Black Ball. Jordan then proceeded to cancel both my reservations, one for the hotel who now was going to treat me as a walking guest for a room without a view and rebook my round-trip ferry reservation so that he could issue a refund and have me pay at the ferry for the crossing. What an aggravation after a long trip. Not cool Black Ball ...get your hotel reservations done right. ​ read more

My wife and I decided to take a trip from Port Angeles to Victoria for our 15th anniversary. We have had prior good experiences using the Ferry to go from Seattle to Vashon or Bainbridge island. We wanted to bring our car so that we could make the drive from Victoria to Butchart Gardens. The Coho Ferry was one of the worst experiences we have experienced. Firstly, all cars are smooshed together such that it is nearly impossible to open the door of your car. I have a BMI between 20-25, and I still found making my way to the steps quite difficult. The other issue is that the systems is extremely archaic in trying to get driving passengers through passport control. One has to arrive 90 minutes early in Victoria to ride the ferry back. Passport control officers have to review the number of passengers. Then you have to get out of the car and wait in line to drop off the card listing the passengers and have them review your passport again. One would think that having an electronic system would expedite this process such that what is a 90 minute ferry ride does not turn into a 3 hour slog. The ferry cabin is extremely bare bones. There are only a limited number of seats with tables. Otherwise, you are stuck in the rows of seats that are crowded together. During a busy travel day, the scene feels very chaotic. In addition, passengers are able to bring dogs on board, which seems perfectly reasonable until one learns that half those riding have brought theirs dogs, who are protective of their territory after seeing other dogs. As a result, you may be in store for a 90 minute ride where you feel like your in a dog kennel. Overall, the experience feels like a low tech, no frills, louder version of air travel with a slower velocity. One may say that this is budget travel and that you get what you pay for. However, I paid over $200 round trip for two people, which is not a trivial sum. If I had to do it again, I would probably ditch the car and consider riding the Victoria Clipper from Seattle. read more

This was a breeze to do. Made the reservation online and they don't make you pay it all upfront. When I arrived, I just provided my confirmation number and paid the amount due. Lined my car up in the queue. If going from US to Canada, you need to be there 60 minutes ahead of time. When coming back, it's 90 minutes due to US customs. When it's time, you pull into the ferry and they make you park your car very close to other cars. You have to leave your car and go topside for the ride. You're allowed to bring your pup upstairs. They have several seating areas. Plus, they have a duty free shop once it hits the open water. And they have a cafe with drinks and snacks. Ride is only 90 minutes and we had a beautiful day of sunshine. read more

Black Ball Ferry Line - View as the ferry backs away from Port Angeles - Tours Near Me - Port Angeles, Washington

This is the ferry that took us from Port Angeles WA to Victoria BC. Car and three adults $200+ round trip. Ordered tickets online, they take a deposit and you pay the balance when you "check in." They want you there an hour before the ferry departs. We got there a little earlier because we wanted to get some breakfast before the 8:15 am departure. (We had to drive an hour and a half from Bremerton to get to Port Angeles by 7:15). Be there 90 minutes on the way home ... gotta go through customs. Seems efficiently run, taking a car allowed us flexibility in Victoria. Can't stay in your car during the trip. And they pack the cars in pretty close to each other .. my son is a big guy and he had a hard time just getting in and out of the car. Trip each way takes about 90 minutes. Unfortunately we had a combination of clouds and smoke on both crossing. Good choice for the crossing. read more

Black Ball Ferry Line - Red rising sun .... Smokey skies from fires - Tours Near Me - Port Angeles, Washington

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