We are in awe of how well planned all the ferry terminals in Canada are. Multiple lane entries to…read moreembark on your ferry and at the checkin you get assigned one lane. The best part is you can just leave your car parked in that lane and walk to nearby terminal building to use restroom or eat or shop. The one in Nanaimo had decent food options. We tried from three places. Chachi's Mac n cheese, Hiro veggie and tofu udon and pizza place that had tandoori chicken pizza. All three were great. There is plenty of tables for you to sit and eat. There is also a small play structure outside that kept the kid busy. The restrooms were clean. It was 10/10 experience from embarking to disembarking. BC ferry itself offered clean restrooms, cafe to eat and a small play area. They also gave crayons and a picture for coloring. The most positive experience with the way it is operated. Note: if you want to change reservation the ferry timing there is a fee per person. Tip: if you are in lower vehicle deck you have to get down. But upper decks

Departure Bay is located north side of Nanaimo. It only has one berth and it only goes to Horseshoe…read moreBay. I was surprised that this ferry terminal has a food court and gift shops. It is a much more convenient location for us in terms of heading home or getting to Nanaimo. We usually take Swartz Bay or Dupoint. Only complain about this terminal is that you have to drive into Nanaimo and the traffic is not always the best.

We don't take Duke Point Ferry Terminal often. Duke Point (Nanaimo) goes to Tsawwassen. This is one…read moreof the more quieter ferry terminal and probably it's due to the limitation that it only goes one place.

On a recent trip to Victoria from Seattle, we decided to take the long way home and drive from…read moreVictoria to Nanaimo, ride the ferry to Vancouver, and spend the day there before returning home. I recommend taking Highway 1A and driving through the little towns of Chemainus (stop here if you have time, otherwise admire the many murals from your car), Saltair, and Ladysmith. 1A will take you to the Duke Point Ferry Terminal, or you can spend some time in Nanaimo and find the best Nanaimo bar (look up the Nanaimo Bar Trail and you'll find many suggestions for who sells them). Situated on a windy finger of land that shares Jack Point and Biggs Park, the ferry terminal itself is well organized and about 20+ lanes across. Buy your tickets online to save time and make sure you get to there an hour before departure. At the window, you can pay your fare or the agent will scan the prepaid barcode In your email. You are then assigned a lane. You can wait in your car or get out and walk around, grab a snack, use the restroom, take in the view, or pose with two orca statues flanking the walkway to the terminal. On the day we were there, two tents were set up with local arts and crafts. A large digital sign gave sailing information and PSAs about COVID safety. When it was time for everyone to board, an announcement was made asking us to return to our vehicles. About 10 or 15 minutes later, attendants guided us to the awaiting ferry. Everything was orderly and well organized, and I can't wait to come back.

Pretty pricey travel by boat from Swartz / Victoria to Vancouver. Lots of options for seating…read moreinside and outside. Needs more interior bathrooms, period though. Getting in and out was fairly efficient compared to other ferry options. Can adjust your departure time for a fee, which is lame.

The classic Yelp statement of "I should've read reviews before" embarking on a mini journey from…read moreVancouver to the Sunshine Coast/Langdale. The smartest you can do is to book tickets in advance and not rely on any standby list. Is it expensive for people? No. Cars? Yes way overpriced. -- 1 hour delay departing from Vancouver. -- Return ferry canceled completely due to mechanical issues, left us trapped along with many others in Langdale. Rebooked with a 7 hour delay, thus delaying my trip back to Seattle. Employees at the both terminal check-in booths seem miserable and agitated. The car loading process aboard is smooth. The ferry interior has ample seating with great views. There's hot food on board which adds more comfort, but those employees seem to hate their jobs too. The most real ones are just the ones on ground at the (Langdale) terminal responsible for lining up cars in cue to board. From a frustrated parent traveling with a child who has exercised all the patience as much as a toddler can, BC Ferries you suck.

better than usual trip from Duke Pt to Tswassen - ferry was on time for the first time in many…read moretrips, and boarding was smooth and professional. food is never great but lentil soup with yam fry poutine is a quirky standby. worth looking for whales!

What can you say. This is a service that runs between the mainland of vancouver and the outlying…read moreislands. They can be very busy, and you should where at all possible to make reservations in advance.

Love taking the ferry!!!! It's the only way off the island to take our car onto the next travel…read moreadventure!! We tried the cafeteria for breakfast. I had the traditional breakfast with bacon, potatoes, toast and salsa. My eggs were over medium. My husband had the traditional breakfast with ham, croissant roll and his eggs were over easy. I also ordered a pot of tea and asked if I could have a refill pot of hot water after I finished this one. The answer was yes. There are many places to see on the ferry and my next choice was the gift store. Every gift store is different. This ship didn't have the British Columbia section of books for sale, but they had nice looking clothes for men and women. I took my reading selection and finished my time next to my hubby with my cup of unfinished tea. Next trip I will provide photos.

What a nice mode of transportation. I rode the ferry as a passenger aboard. I guess you need to…read moremake reservations for the cars if you want to take it onboard but since i visited on a long weekend, it was sold out. We bought tickets at the booth, quick and simple. You then wait for your ferry to arrive and you enter. Nothing fancy but easy to get on and off. They have a "White Spot" on board if you want food. Pretty views. Clean. Great way to get across.

Had a great experience with aquabus today - great customer service and staff seem genuinely happy…read moreto be there. Deckhand Darby did a great job at helping us with directions!!!

Wow! What a fun way to get around various places along Vancouver's waterfront…read more Our all day pass was $22 per person which seemed fair to us.

I like this port. Duke Point (Nanaimo) is less busy compared to Victoria. On top, the ride is also…read moresmoother. Pickup is less chaotic. On the ferry to and from Nanaimo, you can get white spot food which is nice. Plenty of parking at this port.

Ferry from Nanaimo to Vancouver [British Columbia]…read more We booked a reservation for an early departure to guarantee a spot in the ferry. Sailings depart from Duke Point to Vancouver (Tsawwassen). We had to arrive at the terminal between 30-mins to an hour prior to our scheduled departure. Sailing time was about 2 hours. Amenities inside the ferry included a snack and coffee kiosks, vending machines, ATM, waiting area, lots of seating. Positive experience. Review #3178

A Hidden Gem with a Big Heart!…read more We absolutely loved our ride on the Plover! For a very small price, you get a truly unique experience and a beautiful view of Blaine from the water. I went with my daughter and my young grandson--it was his very first time on a boat, and now he's totally hooked! The captain went out of his way to make it extra special for him, and I'm so grateful to the entire crew for making us feel so welcome. It's clear this little boat has a big heart. We'll definitely be riding again many times next summer! The ride between Semiahmoo and Blaine is smooth and scenic. It's just a short, easy walk to the resort and restaurant in Semiahmoo, and in Blaine, you're steps away from waterfront dining and charming shops. Don't miss this special experience. We love the Plover!

If you missed Disney's jungle cruise and wondered what a cannery themed one might be like, look no…read morefurther. This quaint water taxi is not fast, it's not got witty banter and it's not on rails but the captain and crew are kid friendly and there are seals and lots of birds. Take some time and enjoy a charming ferry ride.

* SAILING CHANGES o4/14 *…read more Over 32 nautical miles to Comox. . This terminal also service Texada Island. There was barely enough to qualify a sailing, but off we went. We arrived in record time and since it was Daylight savings time last week it was still light when we made it to the resort. I Imagine it is a bit busier in the summer since they just invested the money in a small pavilion with washrooms.

Booked Perimeter Transportation twice this month for family and friends flying in from the…read morePhilippines - YVR pick-up and a half day Vancouver city tour with Grouse Mountain. Was in contact with Elizabeth for all my requirements and inquiries, her replies were prompt and very concise -- booking both services were done hassle-free. Prices for their services are very competitive too and I like the fact that you can have the option of including driver gratuities with the invoice/payment of the service. It reduces the awkwardness of giving cash tips to the driver before the trip ends. The driver assigned to us was Colin, he was a friendly guy who arrived early at the pick-up points both times. Our guests were very happy with both the pick-up and the tour. I definitely recommend Perimeter transport for private charters especially for big groups with lots of luggage.

We reserved an 11 passenger van for the day, after getting off a cruise, before getting on a…read moreflight. We wanted to visit various sights that we preplanned. The van was great, fit 8 of us and our luggage, and the driver was very professional. Pre-trip communication was very good too.