Which is better Horseshoe Bay or Tsawwassen?

I think you should head to Horseshoe Bay. It can be more crowded and longer lines than the Tsawwassen to Duke Point crossing, but its prettier and a shorter sailing time. What time of day/year? You should probably make reservations, which means to need to allow some flex time for the sailing.

How far in advance can you make a BC Ferries reservation?

approximately 2 months in
You can reserve approximately 2 months in advance. Note however, that although most BC ferries take reservations some of the smaller routes with smaller vessels don’t.

What percentage of BC Ferries is reservations?

During the Trial, reservation space will increase from 40 to 50 percent to 95 per cent of the vessel. Our new discounted Saver fare provides an incentive for customers to travel on less busy sailings, which will help even out traffic throughout the day.

What percentage are reservations on BC Ferries?

Can you get on BC Ferries without a reservation?

Booking in advance secures a spot for your vehicle on board your preferred sailing. Without a booking, vehicles are loaded in order of arrival at the terminal on the next available sailing. This may result in wait times at the departure terminal.

How early do you need to be for ferry reservation?

Arrive at the terminal 60 minutes before your scheduled departure if you have a vehicle booking and arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure if you have a foot passenger booking. Have your booking reference number ready at the ticket booth and tap to pay to for a faster check-in.

How early do I need to arrive for a BC Ferries reservation?

Arrive prepared Arrive at the terminal 60 minutes before your scheduled departure if you have a vehicle booking and arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure if you have a foot passenger booking.

What is the percentage of reservations on BC Ferries?

How far in advance can I book ferry?

Ferry bookings can be made any time, even up to the day of the travel. However, if you wish to book in advance for your own peace of mind, this is fine too. All ferry companies differ about when you can actually make a commercial ferry booking. These can range from 2 months to 7 days in advance.

How early do you have to be for a BC ferry reservation?

How far in advance do you have to book BC ferry?

“How far in advance can you book a ferry?” You can reserve approximately 2 months in advance. Note however, that although most BC ferries take reservations some of the smaller routes with smaller vessels don’t.