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B C Ferries Corporation
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4 reviews for B C Ferries Corporation
4 reviews in English
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Review from Julian H.
5/9/2012
We were really impressed with the comfort of the boats, and the kids play areas were great, I wish they had those on the Washington ferries. The crossing was easy, once you get aboard, though the wait can be hours long. I wish the wifi had been better, it was very spotty and non-existent in parts. Also certain parts of the boat were closed off, unfortunately. The onboard food was just okay. Be warned this is very expensive, I think we paid $80 each way!
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Review from J N.
Vancouver, BC
9/15/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Who reviews BC Ferries? I mean, seriously?
Ok, I do. Once upon a time, I slung hot dogs on these babies, making a lot of money for a student, I might add. Probably more than I make now as an educated woman. Why? It's BC Ferries, baby!
Looks like the food has improved with real White Spot, WS that is not "quite" the same, (but I wouldn't eat it then; why eat it now?).
In the summer, you can lie on the deck. If you are lucky, you will listen to a guy play music softly.
If you try to find a spot on the top deck, and you are unlucky, you will watch a guy pee from the aforementioned deck.
Then, if you want to pull your weight in a threatening way, you will threaten to tell the CS. (not really).
You must reserve on long w/ends and pay extra if you drive (silly). If you're lucky you can get on an earlier ferry.
AND if you have money, you will fly next time (like my friends did) who vowed never to take the ferries again!
But if you are unlucky, you will do it all again, next summer. -
Review from Catherine W.
New Westminster, BC
9/3/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Ahhhhh BC Ferries, we all LOVE to hate them lol. Last long weekend I went to the Island for a family vacation and have to say that it wasn't a horrible experience.
The Nanaimo terminal was nice to walk around. They had a dog area which is great for the pooches! Also, they have a number of little booths that sell jewelry, natural soaps (which I purchased) and hand woven designs. You can also buy food and take a pee lol. These are important things.
What I was really impressed with was the swiftness of the staff at the location. While I was was waiting in line to get a water an older lady fainted. Before I had a chance to ask if she was ok staff from the stand were in front and getting her water, juice and emergency help. Another lady came over and she was a nurse so she was able to take over and just ensure that the older woman was ok.
Overall, my experience at the Terminal was very good. The ride home was uneventful and easy. -
Review from Scott P.
3/14/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Living on Vancouver island you need the ferry, unless you are a local who never leaves and believe me I have met a few. The ferry is not cheap. I think they need to restructure the pricing and provide a frequent user discount. Better yet give a discount to island residents and charge tourists more. Although it is a pain in the ass to take it us generally a smooth ride and in nice weather it can be quite pleasant. But there is nothing better than the float plane from Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver.
