New ferry from Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver releases schedule, pricing | Globalnews.ca (2024)
B.C.’s newest ferry service, which will transport passengers between Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver, has released more information Thursday.
Hullo Ferries will be providing a new 70-minute passenger-only ride, expected to begin in early August.
The route will feature two “high-speed catamarans” that are on their way to B.C. after being completed in Vietnam.
BC's newest private passenger ferry service @hulloferries releases price & schedule info on its 70-minute Aug sailings from #Vancouver to #Nanaimo. First sailing departs Nanaimo at 6am, last sailing leaves Vancouver at 930pm. One-way fares from $39.99 to $59.99. @GlobalBC@CKNWpic.twitter.com/wt4GOzsekh
“Hullo will offer a robust summer schedule starting with up to seven roundtrip sailings with the first sailing departing Nanaimo at 6:00 a.m., and the last sailing leaving Vancouver at 9:30 p.m. nightly (or later, subject to special events and occasions),” staff said in an email.
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“Guests will be able to reserve seats across three service tiers – Comfort ($39.99), Premium ($49.99), and Business ($59.99), each catering to various guests’ needs.”
Each catamaran has room for 354 passengers.
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Back in April, Vancouver Island Ferry Co., which operates Hullo Ferries, said it was beginning construction at the Nanaimo Port Authority terminal to add 400 parking stalls, EV charging stations, connected travel options and a guest welcome centre to accompany the new ferry service.
“After carefully listening to the needs and expectations of British Columbians, we are thrilled to provide a service that strengthens connections between friends and family on both sides of the Georgia Strait,” said Alastair Caddick, CEO of Vancouver Island Ferry Co.
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Passengers will board and depart from two terminals — the Nanaimo Port Authority (100 Port Dr.) and the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre at Burrard Landing (1055 Canada Place).
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $69 for one-way flights and CA $138 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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At a media event on Thursday, July 20, Alastair Caddick, Hullo CEO, said the company is anticipating the official launch. With 354 seats, the first price level of the ferry will offer comfort seating for $40, while the upper level offers premium seating for $50 and business seats for $60.
You can book foot passenger travel in advance on the following routes: Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Southern Gulf Islands* Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Victoria (Swartz Bay) Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Nanaimo (Duke Point)
Seniors (65 years or older) who are not BC residents should book the adults & seniors fare type. Must be a resident of British Columbia. BC Seniors travel free on select routes1 Monday to Thursday2 with one of these valid IDs:BC Services Card.
B.C. seniors 65 or older, possessing either a BC Gold Carecard or a valid BC Services Card, receive a 100% discount on passenger fares Monday to Thursday, excluding statutory holidays on all routes, except the northern routes.
It's generally best to avoid peak times but the weekend isn't automatically the most expensive time. Each port, route, and ferry company might have different most expensive days. Supposedly Tuesday & Wednesday are the cheapest days to sail, but always check for each journey.
Without a booking, vehicles are loaded in order of arrival at the terminal on the next available sailing. Not all routes can be booked in advance. When you select the route you plan to travel, you will see if it can be booked or not.
Should I buy ferry tickets in advance? Yes, we recommend that you book your ferry tickets in advance. Ferryhopper suggests that you buy tickets as soon as you've made your travel plans and ferry schedules are released.
Arrive at the terminal 45-60 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.
Join the ferry to Nanaimo as a foot passenger. The Ferry takes approximately 1 hr and 35 minutes to get to Departure Bayon the Island and you must purchase your ticket at least 10 minutes ahead of time. Foot Passenger ferry cost is about $15.00 one way.
When comparing the cost of living between Nanaimo and Vancouver, Nanaimo wins on most fronts. Rent, groceries, and other consumer prices are generally lower in Nanaimo than in Vancouver.
Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Nanaimo, BC
You would need around 6,982.3C$ in Nanaimo, BC to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 8,900.0C$ in Vancouver (assuming you rent in both cities).
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