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This topic was created by Alan
[Tue 27 April, 13:14 Tasmanian Standard Time]

Is there an inexpensive or moderately priced r/t cruise
from Vancouver? I've investigated BC Ferries. Pay double
for the r/t by way of Vancouver Island and an overnight in
Prince Rupert. Any other Ferry service available or is
$550Canadian for two a fair price? Thanks in advance.

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  1. Ocean Added by: West
    [Timestamp: Tue 27 April, 15:28 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    The price may or may not be fair, but you probably don't
    have a lot of options in carriers.
    Does the price you quoted include carrying your car
    onboard? As fares have increased on B.C. Ferries, British
    Columbians choose more and more to walk, cycle, or travel
    by bus at either side of your trip. Bus companies offer
    transportation from city to city including the ferry, and
    most will carry passengers' bicycles. Check out Pacific
    Coach Lines at (604) 662-8074.......I'm not sure if they go
    where you want to go, but they will certainly point you in
    the right direction.
    Have fun!



  2. West, thanks for responding. Added by: Alan
    [Timestamp: Wed 28 April, 6:40 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Car will be $350 extra for r/t.
    I don't quite understand it. They provide terminal parking
    yet the ferry service is geared for one way travel.
    The fare ($550) is for 2 people. Includes ferry from
    Vancouver to Vancouver Is. Bus to Port Hardy, cruise Inside
    Passage, overnight on ship cabin in Prince Rupert and
    return to P. Hardy via IP again. Will have to make separate
    arrangement to return to Vancouver.
    Is there not a better way?
    Is B.C. Ferry the only service to IP besides the luxury
    cruise ships?



  3. Inside Passage Added by: Deb
    [Timestamp: Wed 28 April, 9:47 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    glizty cruise ships leave Vancouver almost every day to
    Alaska during May to Sept...very expensive though.
    Alaska Marine Highway (American ferry system) leaves
    Bellingham Washington to Alaska a couple of times a week
    in summer. search the web "ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY" for info.
    taking a vehicle on ferries is very expensive



  4. Try Added by: Tequila
    [Timestamp: Wed 28 April, 12:07 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    www.alaskapass.com
    I hope this helps!



  5. Ocean II Added by: West
    [Timestamp: Fri 30 April, 2:03 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hey Alan, it's me again.
    Yeah, B.C. Ferries confound a lot of us, but with
    the exception of the "love boat"", they really are the only
    game in town.
    We just don't have the population & traffic to support
    other options.
    You could get off the boat in Prince Rupert and travel by
    road back to Vancouver, but it would be a big job of
    driving.
    What about flying? Port Hardy to Vancouver could be a
    lovely trip. Try Air B.C.(604)688-5515. If
    they don't fly that route, they will know who does.
    One tip for saving a bit of money is not to pay B.C.
    Ferries to park your car at the terminal.
    If we drive, most of us park on the roads outside of the
    terminals and walk to the ferry.
    I hope this helps!



  6. Not bad at all Added by: JP
    [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 6:50 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I paid 330$ US to sleep on the deck of the ferry leaving
    from Anchorage to Victoria!




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