We took the BC Ferry over to Vancouver Island with a car and booked our tickets online with zero…read moreissues. From start to finish--ticket purchase, boarding, departure, and arrival--the whole experience was seamless and well organized. The ferry itself is spacious with plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor areas, so it never felt cramped. There's room to walk around, relax, enjoy the views, grab a bite to eat, and even browse a small gift shop. It felt more like part of the journey than just transportation. Food options onboard were okay--nothing memorable, but decent enough if you need something during the crossing. Overall, a comfortable, stress-free way to travel and a great start to a Victoria Island getaway.

Review #2 for 2026…read more We used the ferry to take a day trip to Victoria while in Vancouver. The ferry is big! You can even drive your own car on the ferry! There is plenty of seating!! No need to rush on board to be one of the first ones seated. Unless you plan on sleeping the entire trip, you will most likely be changing seats at some point. We sure did! We went to different places to get different views. There is both inside and outside seating. Sitting outside can get very cold and windy depending on the season. We went during mid-May and it was very cold and windy outside. Only went out for a little bit to look around and take pictures. They have a cafe inside and the prices are actually pretty decent. Food is premade, so I do not think you can customize very much. They just scoop it like at a cafeteria. The ferry itself is very affordable. I think it converted to about $25 round trip per person for the ferry. If you bring a car, it believe it does cost significantly more. If you get there early, like we did, you can also ask to board an earlier ferry as to not wait around. We were not thinking properly and refused to pay the few bucks to get on the earlier ferry and instead waited around for about an hour. They also tell you to get there and check in an hour before your ferry. Trust me, that is not necessary. There was other people who go there early like we did and we had to wait in the check in area. You were not allowed to go past the entrance to the inside waiting area until it was close to boarding time, like 15 minutes before. The inside waiting area has bathrooms and a store like cafe with snacks and coffee. After waiting, we regretted not paying the extra few bucks to just board on an earlier ferry so we could get going and have more time in Victoria! The trip takes about 1.5 hours each way. I do not know how much parking is here as we took an uber (expensive ~$90 EACH way) from downtown Vancouver. Know that this place is pretty far from downtown Vancouver and takes nearly an hour to get to!! They also have public transit that comes here for a fraction of the cost, but we had a group and a 14 month old so we did not want to navigate public transit and deal with transfers to get here. However, once you get to Victoria, there is a public bus you can take for a few dollars that will take you directly downtown and is way cheaper than a $60 uber ride. It will take about 45 minutes from the ferry station to downtown Victoria when you arrive. Next time we will rent our own car in Vancouver, ubers are expensive in Vancouver. Anyways, the ferry ride itself is pretty smooth. I have read that some people spotted whales, but there were no whales spotted during our ferry ride. Would I go on this ferry again? Yes! I plan on coming back to Vancouver in the future and I do plan on going back to Victoria as we did not have enough time to explore the island. I think the ferry is the only way to get here unless you arrive by certain cruise ships that stop in Victoria. However, the ferry is a very affordable way to get to Victoria. It is also very easy to navigate. It is just far from downtown Vancouver.

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.

Amazing. These Aquabus things are great. The staff is so…read moreinformative, friendly and resourceful, I rode to multiple stops, checked out places, then jumped back on to cruise around more! And it's extremely reasonable Kudos!

I've been on the Aquabus twice this past summer (& several times over past summers) & only now have…read moreI just realized - it's awesome. What took so long!? What a great way to see different angle views of False Creek. I've had guests staying over from overseas & they just absolutely loved it. The next time you're at Granville Island & have some extra time to kill, I'd highly recommend doing the round trip from Granville Island & back. It costs about $15 return & it's worth it. A day pass is also available for multiple trips as well - I highly recommend this option if you have a few hours to spare. Pay onboard. Do this during a clear blue sky summer day. If it's cloudy or overcast, don't bother. Staff are friendly & helpful. The seating is comfortable & you can get up to take pictures as you move through False Creek. Like I said I experienced the Aquabus twice this summer & found it so relaxing to be on the water after dinner. Kinda had sea legs after my last trip, when I got back & started walking. LOL. It's a great way to see False Creek along the water. Open daily from 7am till 915pm.

Just wow. Current bus driver is such an obnoxious jerk. Will NEVER use them again…read more The lot is pretty empty on a Tuesday night. I park, walk toward the bus and HE MOVES AND DRIVES PASSED ME! It would have taken 30 seconds to let me on. My ticket was stamped at 6:14. I had to wait 24 minutes in 28C temperature for him to drive back, drive passed me again to park at the far end of the lot in the shade...then come and let me on at 6:38. UNBELIEVABLE. I figured there was some kind of mistake, so when I boarded I asked politely why he couldn't pick me up when I was standing there. He pushes a laminated rule book in my face saying, yelling "rules! there are rules! must be on time! must follow schedule. Read! Read!" I get that buddy but there were NO OTHER GUESTS waiting but me. The bus was mostly empty when it left. It would have taken 30 seconds to let me board! I was RIGHT THERE! A basic common respect of passengers would suggest a slight judgment call here. Even if somehow he couldn't, he could have simply been polite about it but man what a total jerk he was. So much attitude, yelling, and total obnoxiousness. WOW. I feel compelled to write this everywhere until I find management to complain to. MEANWHILE DO NOT PARK AT THIS PLACE!

I've parked multiple times at this Park and Ride. I'm surprised about the other review because when…read moreI've been there at times a little late for the ferry, they have always been so courteous. The bus driver even drove quickly to the ferry terminal a few times because he knew I would have missed the ferry!! I was very appreciative of that. They try to park their shuttle as close to where you park your car when possible if they don't have too many other parkers in other areas. You can park your car where ever there is space. They aren't picky. I figure I did a lot less walking with their shuttle from there to the terminal than you have to when in the Ferry terminal long-term parking, which I had to look all over for their shuttle and just ended up walking the distance. When you come back, just wait for them to arrive as they come for each sailing to pick people up or drop off. So good deal and cheaper than the ferry terminal parking.

Q to Q Ferry is currently a pilot ferry service that transports you from New Westminster Quay to…read moreQueensborough and vice versa if you travel by foot or bicycle. I wanted to explore the Queensborough neighbourhood by the river, so Q to Q Ferry was the perfect method to do it. The ferry is a 12 passenger boat with TransLink bus style seats that is capable wheelchairs, bicycles and dogs. The cost is two dollars for a one way trip for an adult. Children under five years old are free, and it's one dollar for concession: seniors 65 years and older and youth 14 to 18 and children 5 to 13 years. Just remember to bring the correct amount of money because staff don't have change. I liked how I could walk into the ferry and pay the 2 dollars and use their service right away. There was no need for reservations, and you don't have to pay at a booth. The ferry operators were friendly and helpful, and the ride was a great way to experience the currents and waves of the Fraser River with beautiful historic views of the New Westminster area.

This is an essential service connecting two areas of Vancouver separated by the Fraser River. For…read moreanyone without a car living in Queensborough, the only previous option was a combination of bus and train that took at least 40 minutes longer than the Q2Q ferry (or water taxi). Since the Q2Q was extended and the schedule has been expanded, my family uses it for work commutes, grocery shopping, running errands, and catching the sky train to other parts of the city. The Q2Q has changed our lives, and encouraged us to spend more time shopping and exploring New West. The real surprise is the helpful, kind, and friendly staff. The pilots and crew know the river, know the community, and have become part of our neighborhood. We're in good hands with Bowen Land and Sea Taxi, and I hope New West continues the reliable service with this outstanding company.

A really nice way to get across false creek from one side to the other. The tickets are pretty…read morecheap at a few dollars each depending on where you're going - even if you don't have a particular destination, it's fun to just ride along. It's pretty hard to tell which direction the ferry is going next though unless you're very familiar with the routes, so make sure you ask the driver just in case. I find that the ones I've interacted with all ask you where you're going before letting you on, so at least I haven't taken the wrong boat yet. They have a zone system for ticketing and at first it was a bit confusing for which zone ticket was needed to go where. But they have nice maps at each stop so it wasn't too hard to decipher after awhile. The boat drivers were also pretty nice and were happy to answer questions about tickets. I took the boats during the Big Picnic event at David Lam park. There were other people on the boat but it was not crowded at all. Boats also came all the time and so we didn't have to wait much before ours came. The boat doors were left open when I rode the boats and so it was really nice to be able to take pictures and videos without obstruction from the windows or clear screens. The creek is relatively calm most of the time and the rides are short, so most people probably won't get sea sick.

A fabulous way to get to Granville Island from Vancouver's West End…read more We walked down Thurlow to the corner of Beach and found the False Creek Ferry docked near the aquatic center. They leave every 5 minutes. For a modest sum we ferried across to Granville Island. What a pleasant experience and easy way to go to Granville Island!

BC Ferries provides essential passenger and vehicle ferry service across coastal British Columbia,…read moreand overall, it's a reliable way to travel. We bought our tickets at the Capital City Station on Douglas Street in Victoria, and Sandy was absolutely wonderful, friendly, helpful, and patient. She even got us seats for October 13, 2025, which was Thanksgiving. Every company needs a Sandy, she deserves 5 stars for her service. Once we boarded the bus, things went downhill. Our driver, James wasn't very approachable. His responses were short, and he came across as a bit grouchy. It was a holiday, so we understand, but as first-time passengers, we found his instructions unclear and he seems to not welcome questions. When the ferry docked at Tsawwassen, we didn't hear it was time to reboard the bus to continue to downtown Vancouver. We missed the announcement and ended up being left behind, but our checked bags and personal items were still in the bus to Vancouver. Thankfully, the staff at Tsawwassen terminal were great. They guided us, called ahead to Pacific Station BC Ferries, and made sure we could retrieve our bags. When we finally reunited with the bus, James didn't seem particularly concerned or empathetic, which made an already stressful situation feel worse. We blame ourselves for missing the bus. But for future improvements, clearer announcements and louder overhead speakers would help first-time travelers. Even a quick name call for missing passengers would go a long way.

Such a cool experience. This was my first time on a car ferry and we had a great experience. We…read morebooked our tickets online in advance (cheaper). When you arrive the check in process is smooth- you pull through a kiosk then wait in line in your car to board the boat. Once on the boat you can hang out in your car, sit inside by a window, visit one of their many dining options or my personal favorite hang out on the upper deck. We booked morning options so it was fun to watch the sun rise (with a coffee from the dining area). We also saw a few whales in the distance. Definitely recommend taking the ferry to visit Vancouver Island if you're visiting the area

First guy to bring his PS5 on this seabus. Was a little scared but hey we made history! ride was funread more

Not only is the SeaBus a quick, cost-efficient way to cross to and from downtown to North…read moreVancouver, it's also an entertaining little aquatic voyage for out-of-towners such as ourselves. Canada has public transport "figgered out" (quoting Letterkenny here) in a way that will take America decades to catch up, and this little waterborne ferry is a prime example of that.

Don't park at the short term parking in the terminal, they charge for the whole day, but the…read moreparking expires at midnight, terrible. Park at the long term parking instead.

If you are leaving your car at the ferry and walking on, there is really no reason NOT to park here…read moreexcept for, "The Massey Tunnel was unexpectedly backed up because people in this city don't understand how to merge and I now have approximately 7 minutes to park and make it to the terminal in a photo finish like manner." ... though even in said scenario, I think this place may be faster then the panic park on the BC Ferries lot. Have you SEEN how far you have to run to the terminal?! IN HEELS?! At Park N Go, a shuttle takes you to and from your car to the front door of the ferry terminal and going either way, i've never had to wait longer then 5 minutes to nab a shuttle and get going (with the exception of holidays, which you may have to wait for a second shuttle or sit on a strangers lap). It's $11.50 a day and they don't overcharge you - it's down to the hour. $11.50! That's $7 cheaper a day then the ferry lots and you pay on the way out, so you don't have to fiddle with stopping for cash, guestimate what ferry you'll take home or fumble with telephone payment if you've missed a boat. You get off the boat, you shuttle to your car and you pay - cash, credit or debit. It's painless. Seriously. NO excuse.