Great staff Great services and location…read more We did the whale watching tour with Andrew and we did indeed find whales , porpoises , seals and seal lions . For 150.00 per person and a 5-6 hr day it is well worth the investment. A lot of fun , remember to bring snacks and water for the trip . Throughly enjoyed our day on the water .

We had a great experience renting kayaks from Salt Spring. The staff were super friendly and…read morehelpful, and gave us good information about our routes (we rented on 2 different days). We especially liked the fiberglass kayaks which were so swift and easy to paddle. Such a beautiful place to kayak!

The cheeky monkeys stopped service without warning and stranded us and others in Powell River with…read morereturn tickets. The driver that drove us here did show up and informed us that no bus was coming and assisted us to get to ferry slip and rides were found for us with very nice residents back to Vancouver. I was informed that this wasn't the first time this has occurred and will NEVER use any bus associated with Malaspina.

Small terminal. If you want to eat at the seasonal privately run Cove restaurant then arrive early…read moreenough to sit down and eat, then return to your vehicle beside the restaurant in the lanes. Otherwise takeout is an option. Or ferry food once aboard. Note that the cafeteria on the ferry heading to Sultry Bay is very minimal. Loading was efficient though the loading staff directed us to a narrow upper deck that was difficult to exit the vehicle or navigate the slender corridor between the railing and cars and mirrors sticking out. I left my walker behind. I have a handicap sticker clearly displayed on the rear view mirror so it seems the loading person doesn't take a handicapped sticker into consideration. I'm sure there are older folks not handicapped significantly that would also need to avoid the narrow ramped parking "shelf". Next time I'll let the gate person know of my need to access the elevator. Still, I'm not sure why he put us up that narrow deck when it's an suv regardless of a handicapped driver but direct the small sedans to the main decks. Then again everyone is practically driving an SUV these days. So, communication is key. Anyway you don't pay if going to Salrty Bay which I guess is local knowledge but the gate staff said nothing. Seems BC Ferry Staff give you as little info as possible and signage is typically poor in these smaller terminals. There is a small foot passenger booth/waiting area, probably appreciated in the winter. The views are scenic and the trip is of a moderate in length. I'm sure there are older ferry staff try their best.

So this is a FERRY TERMINAL, not a restaurant. There are reviews on here for the restaurant that…read moreis near the ferry terminal. This ferry terminal is the smallest one I've ever seen without a booth or lanes since so few people use it. It almost sneaks up on you when you hit the end of the highway.

These guys are badass.... they run the taxi and charge based off of how many people need it. If…read moreyou need one person to go to West Redonda alone, it might be $200, but if you need to go to Cortes with a group, it could be as little as $15 each. Fair price with awesome service in a world where ferries aren't always an option. Thanks guys.... you were fantastic. On time, waited for us when we were a couple minutes late.... friendly, informed, interesting... and some good down to earth Canucks. Cheers.

From the owner: Discovery Launch Water Taxi has been offering water taxi services from Campbell River to remote…read moreIsland and mainland coast destinations since 1998. Our staff is great at ensuring that you get to where you want to go in as timely a manner as possible and are genuinely interested in acquainting you with the area.

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.

Departed from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo. PROTIP- if you're taking car onto ferry you must enter from…read morehighway (for those who are staying in Horseshoe Bay). Arrive 1hr to 30m earlier than departure time. You'll end up waiting on long car line to enter ferry. You are allowed to exit your car after you enter line- so u can get coffee or use the bathroom. You have to get back to your car 20/30m before departure time. Then you drive to enter ferry. Park. And go up to enjoy the views, cafe and gift shop. We were lucky to see Orcas and enjoy a big brekkie for CAD$18.49. Starbucks for $2.50! Cruise is 1.5 hours with lots of indoor and outdoor scenic views. Staff and peeps were super nice and helpful. Pets ok to transport too! There's a little kids play room as well.

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.

Kelli and his staff are delightful! Treat your family to this 10-15 minute voyage over to Savary…read moreIsland. Kelli is a friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Thanks for the tip on South Beach Kelli - it was perfect. We'll be back again. Highly recommended!!

From the owner: Marine Transportation to and from Lund BC Area.read more

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.

Posting same review here because had same fantastic service both ways!!…read more I don't know quite why people seem to dislike this ferry service so much...we absolutely loved every minute of our experience to and from Nanaimo - Horseshoe bay! Both ferries left within 5 minutes of scheduled leaving time. They loaded exactly when they said they would and despite waiting 1 hour the way to Vancouver Island...the way back we made the ferry exactly on time and loaded straight away. Despite having our pooch Irie with us and being confined to car dock 4 we absolutely adored the view and thoroughly enjoyed walking around to all angles of the ship stickin our heads out the open large windows with the cold ocean air spraying our faces. The only annoying thing is the ship's movement sometimes caused some very sensitive car alarms to continuously go off kinda breaking the peaceful sea voyage but other than that spectacular friendly amazing service! Thanx for showing us Quebecers a spectacular view!

Even smaller than Earls Cove. Wow, they just keep getting smaller and smaller. the terminals and…read morethe ferries. I have embarked on a real adventure to day. Accompanying my friend on a business trip which will involve three sailings in one day. Once we get off here we will head further up into Powell River to catch the ferry to Comox which is on Vancouver Island. Absolutley nothing stands out in my mind about this terminal.