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More issues for BC Ferries with cancellations from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay

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BC Ferries cancels more Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay and Bowen Island sailings
For the third day in a row, there are more BC Ferries cancellations on the Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route. And BC Ferries has cancelled all sailings again today to and from Bowen Island. – Feb 5, 2025

For the third straight day, there are more BC Ferries cancellations on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route.

Eight sailings, starting at 7 a.m., have been dropped due to mechanical issues with the Coastal Inspiration vessel.

Many sailings were cancelled on Monday and Tuesday due to the same problem.

People with reservations will be contacted about moving to alternative sailings.

BC Ferries said a modified schedule with an extra vessel had been added on Wednesday to help ease any disruptions.

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This news comes as sailings between Bowen Island and the mainland are cancelled until at least Thursday morning.

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The organization said that due to a mechanical difficulty with the berth at Snug Cove on the island, all sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Snug Cove cannot operate as normal.

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BC Ferries said it is providing two complimentary 12-passenger water taxis to provide service but no vehicles can travel on those vessels.

A 38-passenger water taxi will also operate between Horseshoe Bay and Bowen Island from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

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