BC Ferries cancels sailings between Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands Sunday, other sailings rescheduled

BC Ferries long-weekend travel chaos Ferry terminals were crowded on Friday as travelers rushed to get the Canada Day long weekend underway.

Adding to what has already been a chaotic weekend for sailing, BC Ferries has cancelled several sailings on Sunday.

The company said the cancellations come after it couldn’t secure the required number of crew to sail the Salish Raven, which operates on routes between Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

The following sailings are cancelled Sunday:

As a result of the cancellations, the schedules for the Salish Eagle and the Queen of Cumberland are operating on revised schedules Sunday.

Those who have bookings on the revised sailings will be notified of the changed departure times, BC Ferries says.

“We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of these cancellations,” BC Ferries wrote in a service notice.

For the most up-to-date information on sailing schedules, BC Ferries says to check its website or Twitter.