This is a good way to get the "lay of the land". After taking the Jolly Trolley we had a much…read morebetter understanding of the island and went back the next day in our car to several of the spots that were featured on the tour. I give it a thumbs up.

Kya and Rick, you both made my mother and my trip to the island! Thank you Kya for all the amazing…read morerecommendations! Rick, you were a hoot to ride along with! It was such a nice experience and nice to not need to worry about driving but still hitting the spots we wanted to see. Thank you!

I asked a simple question and the bus driver gave me that look and said well it's on the time table…read morewhich I of course already checked. He looked like he doesn't want to deal with any customers. I hopped on the bus as it had its door open and the driver was on his driver's seat and I got yelled by the driver that I should wait outside for another 12 minutes before the bus departs. He could've just guided customers gently or at least not with the sassy look but he even mocked us and rolled eyes on us. Ridiculous experience.. im currently on the bus and it's number 72 which is going to victoria from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal. That driver needs to learn better customer service for sure.

Incompetent, ignorant, unsafe, selfish, and careless bus driver tried running me off the road and…read morealmost into divider. BC Transit needs to hire competent and safe drivers.

Used this service in mid-October and absolutely loved it!…read more What a fantastic way to see Boston (or any city!). With a 2-day pass, we rode with three different drivers, and each one made the experience memorable. We even used it as our go-to way to get around town. But the standout by far was Quince -- delivering history with humor and making the ride unforgettable. Highly recommend!

This review is for the hop-on hop-off bus that leaves from the Inner Harbour in front of the…read moreEmpress Hotel. We got there around 11:45 am on a weekday and bought tickets for the bus. We paid $173 total ($60 per adult, $39 for our teen, and the rest for our tween), and they gave us brochures outlining the route and stops, plus one timetable as they were almost out. That's when we realized the bus frequency is every hour, and not every 15 minutes. The last bus was at 5:30 pm. Fortunately, they had a bus scheduled to run at the half hour mark during summers (10, noon and 2), so we would not need to wait for an hour every time we disembarked. The long gap between busses meant we had to restrict the number of places we hopped off - we chose to see the Songhees lookout on the other side of the water, and take a lunch stop in Oak Bay Village. Of the places we'd originally planned to see, we ended up skipping Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and Beacon Hill Park (with its 150+ feet-tall totem pole). Many of the other places on the "itinerary" were either closed or obvious tourist traps. The busses are double-deckers and are fairly comfortable - some have open roofs, others don't. They tend to run about 5-10 minutes behind schedule. Service level was mixed. We got one nice tour guide, and a rude one who chastised us for all the things we MAY do on the journey (like throw trash everywhere instead of in the bin!), even before the bus had departed the starting point. Verdict - overpriced and not worth wasting a day of precious vacation time on. Wish we had taken a cab or water taxi instead and visited just the places we wanted to see.

We had an amazing experience with LA Limo in Victoria. My family and I were on the Norwegian Bliss…read moreand we found LA Limo through the Butchart Gardens website. We priced out the options and LA Limo's luxury bus was a better value than booking the excursion through NCL. Bob was our driver and was an incredible tour guide. He took us to the Gardens as soon as we got off the ship so we could maximize our time there. We had considerable more time than the people who booked through NCL. After the gardens closed, he took us on an amazing sightseeing tour on the way back to the ship and he told us great stories and the history of Victoria. He was extremely genuine and enthusiastic about his job and he clearly took care of us throughout the tour. He said we were the first cruise ship to dock in Victoria for 2024 so the atmosphere was filled with excitement - which enhanced our experience. Their office staff is very organized and prompt in communication. Jennifer and Dylan were extremely responsive and kept us updated at all times. I cannot wait to return to Victoria and I would not hesitate to use LA Limo for all my transportation needs. That was the highlight of our trip and definitely the most memorable.

Awesome experience with LA Limousines and I highly recommend them. They picked up my son at…read moreVictoria airport to bring him out to Sooke to see his grandfather during a snowstorm. His flight was delayed and then there was an accident on the Sooke Highway. It took them 3 hours and Michael was calm, professional and entertaining. My son said the conversation was excellent! Thanks for being there for us, Nancy Lewis

Responsive, clear communication, On Time, clean, nice SUV and great personality. Thanks for the…read moreride this morning & working with my late ferry needs

Nice guys! We got four rides from San Juan Taxi while we were visiting. They were always on time,…read morefriendly, and courteous. Call ahead, because they are very busy. Apparently there are only 6 taxis on the island, after a few of the other companies went out of business during the pandemic. The prices are steep, but fair given the situation. So, think of it like a taxi cab ride in Manhattan.

AMAZING service, we really enjoyed the Butchart Gardens, so beautiful. What I loved most was the…read morevery clean, well kept bus and the price was much lower than the other company we were going to go with. This company was locally owned and you could feel the loving family vibe. I would highly recommend this company to any of my friends. Thank you First Choice Tours!

From the owner: First Choice Tours provides premium group transportation and custom charter rentals across…read moreVancouver Island. We focus on delivering a seamless booking process, maximum comfort, and absolute reliability for our clients. Our core specialties include professional Sports Team Charters with spacious storage for athletic gear, Private Group Rentals for weddings and corporate events, and dedicated Government Transport that aligns with departmental budgets. Whether you need an airport transfer or a multi-day trip, we tailor our service to your exact schedule.

I wish I could split up my stars by category...so let's try…read more Service: 5 stars. Only 5 minutes late! And if you don't have a reso, they still pick you up. Not sure how that works cause I don't think the driver can take money, but it's a nice touch. No reso means you may be sitting on the floor, but likely not for long as many people get off at China Beach before the bus heads to Victoria. A great service for avid hikers who need a ride back to their cars or didn't have one to begin with. I am a HUGE fan of accessible yet still "wilderness" hiking. Price: 3 stars. I picked up the bus at Sombrio which means a good 1.5h ride or so. I paid $55. A weeeee bit steep if you ask me considering the bus from downtown Victoria to downtown Van (and including ferry) was under $45. Smell: MINUS 5. Wow. The second I stepped up it hit me like a ton of bricks. Last time I encountered rankness of that caliber I was in South America on a bus that contained people, babies with no diapers, livestock and chickens. And no, you do NOT get used to it. You take it for as long as you have to and you breath through your mouth (although doing so always makes me think of those nasty molecules passing through my mouth and tongue which is kinda worst than your nose right? which is the lesser of 2 evils??) I cannot, however, let the the stankness of smelly dirty hikers influence my rating. I'm sure I contributed and all I kept thinking was...that poor poor driver. I hope he is adequately compensated. Overall... a solid 4 stars. I would recommend the service, just bring nose plugs.

Pros: Friendly driver…read more"Door to door" service On time I was going from Port Renfrew to Nanaimo and the transfer in Lake Cowichan was effortless Camping rentals right on the bus, and at good prices Friendly customer service Cons: Slightly expensive...but it's a specialty service Bus does not smell good

Finally a night bus service that will be committed for Vancouver Island servicing from Swartz Bay…read moreVictoria Duncan Nanaimo Parksville Qualicum Comox Kearney and Campbell River running from 10 p.m. at night going every 3 hours Northbound and Southbound on Vancouver Island love it

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