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Hello Tracy, Travel from Bowen Island to Horseshoe Bay is on a first come first serve basis. I recommend arriving approximately an hour prior to the scheduled departure to secure a spot onboard. Upon arrival at Horseshoe Bay customers are required to exit then re-enter the ticket booth. We offer option vehicle reservations between Vancouver and Vancouver Island (including Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay) if you wish to travel on a specific sailing. A non-refundable reservation fee ($21.00 same day/$17.00 within 7 days/$10.00 if a week in advance). Alternatively, customers may travel on a first come first serve basis which means you are placed on the next available crossing. If you wish to receive help making reservations, please contact our Customer Service Centre at 1-888-223-3779 (within North America) and select "0" to reach a representative who can assist you. Kind regards, Olivia-Customer Care BC Ferries

Hello Mark, For travel between Vancouver and Vancouver Island (including Tsawwassen and Duke Point) we offer a complimentary baggage service for walk-on passengers. It must be contained in a suitcase or other suitable containers to ensure safe carriage with ordinary care in handling. Please note, the maximum weight accepted is 23kgs (50lbs) in order to assist our baggage handlers. Kind regards, Olivia-Customer Care BC Ferries

Hi Mary, As it is the summer time and we are experiencing high volumes of traffic travelling with us, I recommend arriving 60-90 minutes prior to your desired sailing time if travelling by car. We are unable to sell foot passenger tickets in advance, and they are sold at the terminal on the day of travel for the next available sailing. I recommend arriving at the terminal 30-60 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing. We look forward to having you on board soon. King Regards, Amadea - Customer Care BC Ferries

You can get dropped off with your bags by driving to the terminal. The car can turn around there without getting into line for the ferry. You can walk onto the ferry with you luggage from the terminal.

All answers are basically correct. Standard vehicle is less than 7 feet tall and under twenty feet long. You need the booking number not license plate number. Should you travel on a Friday or Sunday or a long weekend many reservations likely are full. Follow the rather poor BC Ferry web page for volume that day. If you know exactly when you want to go or return a reservation is good....but not refundable should your plans change. Go really early and take a book to read. There are a few shops to entertain you while you wait.

Its worth the trip. But as others have said best to go for an over night. You can take public transit if on a budget but your travel times are long. Much to see and do in Victoria.

I travel this ferry four times a week. Summer times are very busy. Best get a reservation if you are driving. Leaving Horseshoe Bay will be the regular fare. Leaving Langdale is free. However, reservations can be made for ten dollars each way. Seventeen the week before, and the day rate is more. Sadly, many reservation times are already sold out, but check out the BC Ferry site to see availability. Buying the reservation does not require license plate, you use the booking number or your name. You need to be at least 30 early or your reservation and monies are wasted.

Hi Than, The newer ferries are as long as 2 football fields...all amenities are included...a restaurant, a snack/coffee bar, gift shop, kids' play area, flat screen TV's in some seating areas, temperature controlled seating areas...the weather in May is pretty nice, unless of course you travel on a rainy day...the scenery in BC is beautiful everywhere...so c'mon over and enjoy our beautiful province!

We pre booked. But with delayed flights it was a mess. But they took very good care of us.