Q: Is hand baggage/luggage service available?
A: Yes, hand baggage service is available for walk-on passengers on all major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. The service is also available on our Tsawwassen-Gulf Islands and Horseshoe Bay-Langdale sailings. The maximum weight of each item is 22kg (50lbs).
Baggage/Luggage must be contained in suitcases or other suitable containers to ensure safe carriage with ordinary care in handling. Fragile or perishable articles (sports equipment/band equipment, household items), money, jewellery, silverware, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables will not be accepted in our baggage service. Please note that all baggage is carried on the baggage cart at the owners own risk. Information on our policies for lost or damaged property is available on our Baggage Claims page.
In order to assist our baggage handlers, we ask that you weigh and tag each piece of checked baggage between 16kg-22kg (35lbs-50lbs) as indicated on the scales. (Note: there is no access to checked baggage onboard ships.)
If you intend to board a bus on the ferry; Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay sailings please ensure that any baggage you check at the terminal has a bus tag on it; for ALL other routes please carry your bag with you as there is no access to checked baggage onboard the vessel.
Baggage containing dangerous goods is not permitted. More information on Dangerous Goods Baggage Carts for Team/Groups:
Additional luggage or baggage carts can be requested, on our Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island routes, based on availability by the travelling group/team up to 48 hours in advance.
Please call 1-888-BCFERRY (223-3779) to make arrangements.
Cart requests should be for a minimum of 30 or more persons. For groups smaller than 30 persons, regular baggage services are available.
