Nanaimo-based fast ferry service offering late night sailings for concerts and Canucks games

[Rush]

https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2023/09/nanaimo-based-fast-ferry-service-offering-late-night-sailings-for-concerts-and-canucks-games/

“We’ve had so much demand for late-night sailings, as people from Vancouver Island are looking for an easier and more affordable way to enjoy evening concerts and games in Vancouver,” said Alastair Caddick, Hullo’s Chief Executive Officer.

“After attending events on the mainland, people can now safely travel back home and enjoy the comfort of their own bed.”

 

The typical daily schedule from Nanaimo to Vancouver has sailings from: 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

From Vancouver to Nanaimo the usual schedule is: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

And going forward, there will be added sailings from Vancouver to Nanaimo at 10:30 p.m. for Canucks games and 11:30 p.m. for concerts. When those events are happening, the late night sailings will replace the 9:30 p.m. sailing.

[Rush]

Quite excited about that option. A bit of a drive down from Nanaimo to Victoria but the cost savings of no hotel is worth the trade off. Would be a late arrival but it's a great option.

[MeanSeanBean]

I hadn't heard about this. Normally only get to see one game a year, but this might open us up for a couple more not having to stay in Van.

[Ghostsof1915]

I find it kinda funny that if a private firm offers fast ferries, no one bats an eye.

But try to build fast ferries locally for BC Ferries, everyone gets their knickers in a knot.

[canuck73_3]

2 hours ago, Ghostsof1915 said:

I find it kinda funny that if a private firm offers fast ferries, no one bats an eye.

But try to build fast ferries locally for BC Ferries, everyone gets their knickers in a knot.

The last “fast” ferries ended up costing a tonne and were slower than the current ones on mildly choppy days iirc. 

[Kragar]

Sounds like a good idea.  I guess some that like the 9:30 sailing might be bummed out, but the change doesn't add a crapton of added operating costs.  And, if it drives up usage, so much the better.

[HOCKEYGOD77]

THEY CANCEL  AND WITH NO NOTICE RUDE STAFF AT TERMINALS .CAN NOT RELY ON THEM.

[Johnny]

On 2/20/2025 at 1:36 AM, HOCKEYGOD77 said:

THEY CANCEL  AND WITH NO NOTICE RUDE STAFF AT TERMINALS .CAN NOT RELY ON THEM.

Please elaborate

[NewbieCanuckFan]

On 9/16/2023 at 9:06 AM, Ghostsof1915 said:

I find it kinda funny that if a private firm offers fast ferries, no one bats an eye.

But try to build fast ferries locally for BC Ferries, everyone gets their knickers in a knot.

Yes Glen Clark.  

[Gurn]

B.C. built Fast Cat car ferries:

 

B.C. Ferries management "Hey we need to build new ferries'

Glen Clark's government "Yah- let's build some fast aluminum ships'

Management 'Well we really only need more slow go steel hullers'

Glen "Nah- your getting fast cats"

Management "Not a great idea because:

1- there are too many logs, seals, and sea weed floating around, that will get sucked into the water intakes

2- Can't  really get those cats going fast, as you have to maintain safe harbour speed at both terminals and be responsible for your wake under maritime law-so we'd have to slow down around other ships, no matter where, in the crossing

3-Two other firms have a 20 year head start, so really, really, really hard to compete with them.

4- nobody complains about the crossing taking too long, so you are trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist

Glen" You will get what we tell you, and like it'

 

Management

'Yah, ok Glen'

Then management walks out of the meeting, and while going back to their cars, begin counting the days they have to work before retirement, and calculating if they'll make it that long, before being sacked because of some other dudes decisions.

[HOCKEYGOD77]

7 hours ago, Johnny said:

Please elaborate

WHEN YOU GO TO VANCOUVER EXPECTING TO RETURN HOME THEY CAN CANCEL ANYTIME FORCING YOU STAY IN HOTEL OR TAKE A CAB TO FERRY AND CAB BACK TO HULLO TERMINAL AND ADD ON FEW HOURS..COSTING YOU TRIPLE THE PRICE...STAFF SAYS TOO BAD SO SAD..

Edited February 24 by HOCKEYGOD77