This page is designed to help you find coupons and discounts for the British Columbia Ferry Service.
British Columbia Ferry Service, aka BC Ferries, started out with just 2 ships and 200 employees.http://www.bcferries.com/about/history/history.htmlThey officially opened on June 15th, 1960. BC Ferries now boasts 36 ships that travel to 47 different docks. The ferries sail year round thanks to a crew that is 4700 members strong! The ships still fly the trademark Dogwood flag, which was first hoisted on June 9th, 1960. They continue to strive to provide safe and reliable transport from Vancouver to many other destinations along the coast. They boast ports in very remote locations and small islands. In some cases they are the only means of transport off and on some of the islands.
Where to Get BC Ferries Coupons
Coupons for BC Ferries are hard to come by. They do offer a discount members card that can save you nearly $20 on voyages. The savings are only available during the summer months, Tuesday through Thursday. They also offer free trips when you reserve a certain amount of trips. You can sign up for their monthly newsletter that will keep you updated on deals and discounts on ferry rides.
BC Ferries Coupons Coupon Policies
Coupons can only be redeemed at the indicated ports. They must be used before the expiration date or they will be invalid. Mid-Week Coastsaver cards can only be used by members, and can only be used until July 29th, except for June 29th to July 1st. They can only be used on trips from Vancouver to either Victoria or Nanaimo, Tuesday through Thursday (thus Mid-Week). Trips are subject to availability.
British Columbia Ferries
BC Ferries, one of the largest and oldest operating ferry services, was featured on the Discovery Channel. This is an exerpt from that episode. Managers of the ferries offer commentary on the work and dealings of the ferries, and show how the ferries are maintained. They explain the daily work load of the ferries and crews, and where the ships go.
