BC Ferries has scrapped 35 trips on its Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route through the weekend due to mechanical problems.
The issue stems from a malfunction in the propulsion system of the Queen of New Westminster, a 60-year-old ferry that was taken out of service on Tuesday.
Friday has the most cancellations, including the 8 am sailing from Swartz Bay and the 10 am departure from Tsawwassen, followed by cancellations of every two-hour sailing in both directions until the 8 pm departure from Swartz Bay.
To see a full list of cancellations from today through Sunday, click here.
To help manage traffic volumes, BC Ferries has added the following sailings for Saturday, September 7, on a different vessel:
- 2 pm departing Swartz Bay
- 4 pm departing Tsawwassen
- 6 pm departing Swartz Bay
All other sailings on this route are expected to run as scheduled. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
If your sailing was among those cancelled, BC Ferries’ Customer Service Centre will contact you regarding rebooking options or cancellations. In the event of a cancellation, any fees or fares will be refunded.