Convenient Motor Coach Travel

The best way to travel on the Vancouver Island ferry We spent a few days in Victoria before our Alaska cruise left from Vancouver. We had done a little bit... read moreWe spent a few days in Victoria before our Alaska cruise left from Vancouver. We had done a little bit of research ahead of time about taking the ferry but had planned to just take a taxi to the dock and walk on ourselves. What we didn't understand is that in the busy summer travel season, walk on passengers don't get priority over busses and cars, so we could have sat there for hours waiting for our turn, and we would have had to drag our luggage along with us. Thank goodness someone at our hotel told us about the BC Ferries Connector. A shuttle bus picked us up right in front of the hotel next door and took us to the Victoria depot, where we boarded a clean and modern bus and stashed our luggage underneath. Our bus was the first to board the ferry then we were free to get off and go enjoy the ride upstairs with the rest of the passengers. This is definitely the best way to travel across, especially if you have luggage or have trouble walking. We booked over the phone so we made sure to get the best connector and we were also able to note we needed a front seat. All of the staff were fantastic, including the driver who was friendly, funny and helpful to everyone. More read less

Best way to ferry! I am so glad I found this service! Picked us up on time at our downtown Vancouver hotel, had... read moreI am so glad I found this service! Picked us up on time at our downtown Vancouver hotel, had a little stop at the bus station (Pacific Central) and then off to the Ferry. Picked us up at 8:30am and we took the 11am ferry. Arrived at our destination in Victoria around 2. Felt like a long time to be travelling but way better than renting a car and doing it myself.

Note that there was nothing open at the bus station on a Monday morning. There was an A&W and a subway few minutes walk away but no place to get coffee in the station. Come prepared!

Our driver Brian was excellent. Great communicator and safe driver. read less